Removal technology of boron dissolved in aqueous solutions - A review

Boron is an essential micronutrient for plants, humans and animals, which is also an important component used in various industries. Along with the wide spread of boron application, more and more boron waste pollutes the drinking water sources, and leads to a series of environment and health problems. This paper reviews the reported boron removal technology from aqueous solutions, including adsorption process, membrane process, hybrid process and other methods, presenting available choices to solve the problem of boron pollution. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.