scholarly journals Wood-Industrial Waste Material as a Potential Sorbent for the Removal of Pb+2 and Co+2 from Mono and Binary Aquatic Metal Solutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-79
Author(s):  
Kshipra Nimodia ◽  
Aruna Solanki ◽  
Laxmi Kunwar Chauhan ◽  
Ajay Kumar Goswami ◽  
Prabhat Kumar Baroliya

In this research, the practical feasibility of sawdust waste products from wood-processing industries was evaluated for the elimination of Pb+2 and Co+2 metal ions from mono and binary aquatic solutions. The batch method was used to achieve optimum conditions of including the amount of sorbent, pH, process time, and concentration of metal ions. The absorptive cycle reported maximum removal of lead and cobalt within pH range 6.0 at an initial concentration of 10 mg L–1. Kinetics data collected during the adsorption of both metals is better represented in a pseudo-second-order layout. The equilibrium of adsorption is based on the concept of Langmuir adsorption layout. Thermodynamic parameters demonstrated the feasibility, spontaneity, and endothermic character of heavy metal sorption. The sorption of metal ions was verified by instrumental experiments for example scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry (EDX), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Thus, sawdust can be an effective material for removing Pb+2 and Co+2 ions from aquatic solutions.

2014 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 128-134
Author(s):  
Qiong Wu ◽  
Rui Rong You ◽  
Qiu Ping Wu ◽  
Fei Yun Chen ◽  
Yan Yu

A novel Al–Si–Fe–Ca composite material for phosphate removal in wastewater treatment was made by using Al (OH)3,Fe2O3,CaO and silica powder as raw materials. Sorption data modelling with a pH range of 3–12, P concentrations of 3,5,7,9, 11,13, 15mg L−1, and an ambient temperature of 23°C indicated that an optimal removal of P occurred at pH 6.0. A maximum removal of 99.68% was found for 11mg L−1(pH of 6). Langmuir isotherm best described theadsorption processwith a maximumadsorption capacity of 8.60mg g−1. Three kinetic models (apseudo-first-order, a pseudo-second-order (PSO) and Elovich) were also applied,and the results showed that the PSOmodel best described the data. SEM and EDAX analysis confirmed that P was adsorbed to the surface of the composite material. This study demonstrates that the composite adsorbent is suitable for use in wastewater treatment, with P removal of the solids being preferential and spontaneous.


2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (6) ◽  
pp. 399-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huining Zhang ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
Qing Chang ◽  
Hongyu Wang ◽  
Kai Yang

The adsorption behavior of Cr(VI) ions from aqueous solution by a chromium-tolerant strain was studied through batch experiments. An isolate designated Zer-1 was identified as a species of Bosea on the basis of 16S rRNA results. It showed a maximum resistance to 550 mg·L−1 Cr(VI). The effects of 3 important operating parameters, initial solution pH, initial Cr(VI) concentration, and biomass dose, were investigated by central composite design. On the basis of response surface methodology results, maximal removal efficiency of Cr(VI) was achieved under the following conditions: pH, 2.0; initial concentration of metal ions, 55 mg·L−1; and biomass dose, 2.0 g·L−1. Under the optimal conditions, the maximum removal efficiency of Cr(VI) ions was found to be nearly 98%. The experimental data exhibited a better fit with the Langmuir model than the Freundlich model. The biosorption mechanisms were investigated with pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and intraparticle diffusion kinetics models. These results revealed that biosorption of Cr(VI) onto bacterial biomass could be an alternative method for the removal of metal ions from aqueous solution.


Author(s):  
Jock Asanja Alexander ◽  
Oboh Oseribo Innocent ◽  
Uwem Ekwere Inyang ◽  
Ganchok Lawrence ◽  
Adeku Ojo

Abstract In this work bentonite clay was characterized and investigated for the adsorption of chromium and nickel metal ions from aqueous solution. The clay calcined at 650 °C was characterized for physical, chemical and textural properties. Nickel sulphate hexahydrate (NiSO4.6H2O) and chromium tri oxide (Cr2O3) solutions were used as metal model compounds to evaluate the adsorption efficiency of the clay in a batch mode. The initial metal ions concentration range from 10 to 50 mg/L and the maximum removal efficiency was 99.40% for Cr (III) and 71.50% for Ni (II) metal ions. Langmuir and Freundlich models were utilized for the analysis of adsorption equilibrium isotherm. The experimental data fitted well into Freundlich model for Cr (III) with regression coefficient (R2) of 0.996 and the Langmuir model for Ni (II) having R2 value 0.994. The Pseudo second order kinetic model fitted well for both chromium and nickel and their adsorption from single metal solutions followed the order Cr > Ni. Highlight The local clay has not been reported in any scholarly journal or publication. Theremoval of nickel and chromium using this clay has been found effective. The dataobtained will form a baseline for references and learning purposes.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khairia M. Al-Qahtani ◽  
Mohamed H.H. Ali ◽  
Mohamed S. Abdelkarim ◽  
Afify D. G. Al-Afify

Abstract Two different extremophilic films were used as natural biosorbents to remove Cu(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II) from aqueous solution. Surface area, scanning electron microscope imaging and Fourier transformation infrared were used to characterize the surface of biosorbents. The results indicated high affinity of biosorbents to remove Pb(II) Cu(II) and Ni(II) with adsorption ratio ranged between 73.6–100% for both two biosorbent. The two biosorbents success to remove the metal ions from the aqueous mixture in the order of Pb(II) > Cu(II) > Ni(II). The maximum removal ratios of metal ions were achieved at pH = 6, 150 min contact time, 2.5 g/L biosorbent dose and 50 mg/L metal ions. The isothermal studies showed that both Langmuir and Freundlich models well expressed the adsorption process. Kinetically, the pseudo-second order reaction well express the type of reaction than pseud-first order reaction.


2007 ◽  
Vol 72 (7) ◽  
pp. 908-916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Payman Hashemi ◽  
Hatam Hassanvand ◽  
Hossain Naeimi

Sorption and preconcentration of Cu2+, Zn2+ and Fe3+ on a salen-type Schiff base, 2,2'- [ethane-1,2-diylbis(nitrilomethylidyne)]bis(2-methylphenol), chemically immobilized on a highly crosslinked agarose support, were studied. Kinetic studies showed higher sorption rates of Cu2+ and Fe3+ in comparison with Zn2+. Half-times (t1/2) of 31, 106 and 58 s were obtained for sorption of Cu2+, Zn2+ and Fe3+ by the sorbent, respectively. Effects of pH, eluent concentration and volume, ionic strength, buffer concentration, sample volume and interferences on the recovery of the metal ions were investigated. A 5-ml portion of 0.4 M HCl solution was sufficient for quantitative elution of the metal ions from 0.5 ml of the sorbent packed in a 6.5 mm i.d. glass column. Quantitative recoveries were obtained in a pH range 5.5-6.5 for all the analytes. The volumes to be concentrated exceeding 500 ml, ionic strengths as high as 0.5 mol l-1, and acetate buffer concentrations up to 0.3 mol l-1 for Zn2+ and 0.4 mol l-1 for Cu2+ and Fe3+ did not have any significant effect on the recoveries. The system tolerated relatively high concentrations of diverse ions. Preconcentration factors up to 100 and detection limits of 0.31, 0.16 and 1.73 μg l-1 were obtained for Cu2+, Zn2+ and Fe3+, respectively, for their determination by a flame AAS instrument. The method was successfully applied to the metal ion determinations in several river water samples with good accuracy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa C. Umeh ◽  
John K. Nduka ◽  
Kovo G. Akpomie

AbstractDeterioration in soil–water environment severely contributed by heavy metal bioavailability and mobility on soil surface and sub-surface due to irrational increase in wastewater discharge and agrochemical activities. Therefore, the feasibility of adsorption characteristics of the soil is paramount in curbing the problem of micropollutant contamination in the farming vicinity. Soil from a farming site in a populated area in Enugu, Nigeria was collected and tested to measure the lead and cadmium contents using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The adsorption potency of the ultisol soil was estimated for identifiable physicochemical properties by standard technique. The mean activity concentration of Pb2+ and Cd2+ was 15.68 mg/kg and 3.01 mg/kg. The pH, temperature, metal concentration and contact time adsorptive effect on the Pb2+ and Cd2+ uptake was evaluated by batch adsorption technique. The Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin models were fitted into equilibrium adsorption data and the calculated results depict a better and satisfactory correlation for Langmuir with higher linear regression coefficients (Pb2+, 0.935 and Cd2+, 0.971). On the basis of sorption capacity mechanism of the soil, pseudo-second-order model best described the kinetics of both metal ions retention process. The results of the present study indicated that the soil being a low cost-effective adsorbent can be utilized to minimize the environmental risk impact of these metal ions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-123
Author(s):  
Luísa P. Cruz-Lopes ◽  
Morgana Macena ◽  
Bruno Esteves ◽  
Raquel P. F. Guiné

Abstract Industrialization increases the number of heavy metals released into the environment. Lead (Pb2+), nickel (Ni2+) and chromium (Cr6+) are among these toxic metals and cause irreversible effects on ecosystems and human health due to their bio-accumulative potential. The decontamination through adsorption processes using lignocellulosic wastes from agricultural and/or forestry processes is a viable solution. Hence, this work aimed at studying the effect of pH on the biosorption of the metal ions using four different by-product materials: walnut shell, chestnut shell, pinewood and burnt pinewood. These experiments were conducted with solutions of the three heavy metals in which the adsorbents were immersed to measure the rate of adsorption. A range of pH values from 3.0 to 7.5 was used in the experiments, and the concentrations were determined by atomic absorption. The results showed different behaviour of the biosorbent materials when applied to the different metals. The lead adsorption had an ideal pH in the range of 5.5–7.5 when the walnut shell was used as an adsorbent, corresponding to values of adsorption greater than 90%, but for the other materials, maximum adsorption occurred for a pH of 7.5. For the adsorption of chromium, the pH was very heterogeneous with all adsorbents, with optimal values of pH varying from 3.0 (for chestnut shell) to 6.5 (for walnut shell and wood). For nickel, the best pH range was around pH 5, with different values according to the lignocellulosic material used. These results indicate that the tested biosorbents have the potential to decontaminate wastewater in variable extensions and that by controlling the pH of the solution; a more efficient removal of the heavy metals can be achieved.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 6458
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Pieniężna ◽  
Weronika Witak ◽  
Aneta Szymańska ◽  
Justyna Brasuń

In this paper, we present studies on the influence of the disulfide bridge on the copper (II) ions’ binding abilities by the cyclic His4-peptide. The studied ligand HKHPHRHC-S-S-C consists of nine amino acids. The cyclic structure was obtained through a disulfide bridge between two cysteinyl groups. Moreover, this peptide is characterized by the presence of four His residues in the sequence, which makes it an interesting ligand for transition metal ions. The potentiometric and spectroscopic (UV-Vis spectroscopy and circular dichroism spectroscopy (CD)) studies were carried out in various molar ligand to metal ratios: 2:1, 1:1, and 1:2, in the pH range of 2.5–11 at 25 °C. The results showed that the cyclic His4-peptide promotes dinuclear complexes in each of these systems and forms the final dinuclear species with the {NIm, 3N-amide}{NIm, 3N-amide} coordination mode. The obtained data shows that cyclization by the formation of the disulfide bond has an impact on the peptide chain flexibility and appearance of additional potential donors for metal ions and influences the copper (II) ions’ coordination.


Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1907
Author(s):  
Fatma Hussain Emamy ◽  
Ali Bumajdad ◽  
Jerzy P. Lukaszewicz

Optimizing the physicochemical properties of the chitosan-based activated carbon (Ch-ACs) can greatly enhance its performance toward heavy metal removal from contaminated water. Herein, Ch was converted into a high surface area (1556 m2/g) and porous (0.69 cm3/g) ACs with large content of nitrogen (~16 wt%) using K2CO3 activator and urea as nitrogen-enrichment agents. The prepared Ch-ACs were tested for the removal of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) at different pH, initial metal ions concentration, time, activated carbon dosage, and temperature. For Cr(VI), the best removal was at pH = 2, while for Pb(II) the best pH for its removal was in the range of 4–6. At 25 °C, the Temkin model gives the best fit for the adsorption of Cr(VI), while the Langmuir model was found to be better for Pb(II) ions. The kinetics of adsorption of both heavy metal ions were found to be well-fitted by a pseudo-second-order model. The findings show that the efficiency and the green properties (availability, recyclability, and cost effectiveness) of the developed adsorbent made it a good candidate for wastewaters treatment. As preliminary work, the prepared sorbent was also tested regarding the removal of heavy metals and other contaminations from real wastewater and the obtained results were found to be promising.


2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1457-1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Bhaumik ◽  
N. K. Mondal ◽  
B. Das ◽  
P. Roy ◽  
K. C. Pal ◽  
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A new medium, eggshell powder has been developed for fluoride removal from aqueous solution. Fluoride adsorption was studied in a batch system where adsorption was found to be pH dependent with maximum removal efficiency at 6.0. The experimental data was more satisfactorily fitted with Langmuir isotherm model. The kinetics and the factor controlling adsorption process fully accepted by pseudo-second-order model were also discussed. Eawas found to be 45.98 kJmol-1by using Arrhenius equation, indicating chemisorption nature of fluoride onto eggshell powder. Thermodynamic study showed spontaneous nature and feasibility of the adsorption process with negative enthalpy (∆H0) value also supported the exothermic nature. Batch experiments were performed to study the applicability of the adsorbent by using fluoride contaminated water collected from affected areas. These results indicate that eggshell powder can be used as an effective, low-cost adsorbent to remove fluoride from aqueous solution as well as groundwater.


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