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Mechanisms of arsenic removal from water

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In this review paper, various methods for arsenic removal from water have been described by explaining the related mechanisms of each methods. Advantages and drawbacks were discussed. Membrane methods were suggested as reliable methods for elimination of arsenic from water in addition to other conventional separation methods.

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Höll, W.H. Mechanisms of arsenic removal from water. Environ Geochem Health 32, 287–290 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-010-9307-9

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