The Improved Oil Removal Using Polysulfone Membranes Containing Al2O3 Nanoparticles

Authors : S SAKİ, Niğmet UZAL, N ATEŞ

Pages : 63-68

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Publication Date : 2017-11-23

Article Type : Research Paper

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Keywords : oil removal, polysulfone membranes, Al2O3 nanoparticles