Rapid Preparation of Biosorbents with High Ion Exchange Capacity from Rice Straw and Bagasse for Removal of Heavy Metals

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</svg>) and % removal versus adsorption time for effect of various sorbents (RS (light blue), RS-oil 3 hr (purple), RS-NaOH 450 W (blue), Bagasse (pink), Bagasse-NaOH 600 W (red), and Dowax (green)).</table>

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Figure 8: Rapid Preparation of Biosorbents with High Ion Exchange Capacity from Rice Straw and Bagasse for Removal of Heavy Metals 