Boron removal from aqueous solution by reverse osmosis

ÖZTÜRK N., KAVAK D., KÖSE T. E.

Desalination, vol.223, pp.1-9, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 223
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.desal.2007.01.178
  • Journal Name: Desalination
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-9
  • Keywords: boron removal, reverse osmosis, WATER, ELIMINATION, PERMEATE, PH
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Boron is biologically an essential nutrient for many plants but high boron concentrations in irrigation water cause toxic effects whereas low abundances require boron addition to maximize crop yields. High boron levels in drinking water can be also toxic to humans.