A Review of Antimicrobial Properties of Alum and Sundry Applications
Lawrence O. Amadi
Abstract
Potassium aluminium sulphate (PAS) commonly referred to as 'potash alum (PA)', 'alum' or 'tawas' has recently drawn the attention of the scientific community as an efficient, safe and eco-friendly inorganic compound, commercially available and cost effective.
Topics & Concepts
AlumAntimicrobialPulp and paper industryMathematicsMaterials scienceEngineeringChemistryMetallurgyOrganic chemistryFood Science and Nutritional StudiesAluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants and animalsHibiscus Plant Research Studies