Removal of parachlorophenol from the aquatic environment by recycled used tires as an adsorbent: Characterization, adsorption, and equilibrium studies

Parachlorophenol has an extended usage in refineries, petrochemical industries, insecticide, and herbicide manufacturing industries. Tire a solid waste, which is disposed in large amounts each year, a large number of them in landfills can cause irreparable environmental impacts.