African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12486

Full Length Research Paper

Adsorption of copper (II) ions onto raw Globimetula oreophila (Afomo ori koko) leaves

Chijioke John Ajaelu
  • Chijioke John Ajaelu
  • Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Esther Oremeiyi Faboro
  • Esther Oremeiyi Faboro
  • Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Chijioke John Ajaelu
  • Chijioke John Ajaelu
  • Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Esther Oremeiyi Faboro
  • Esther Oremeiyi Faboro
  • Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 17 September 2020
  •  Accepted: 05 January 2021
  •  Published: 31 March 2021

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