scholarly journals Influence of the Surface Properties of the Bois Carré Seeds Activated Carbon for the Removal of Lead From Aqueous Ssolutions

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 201 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Largitte ◽  
S. Gervelas ◽  
T. Tant ◽  
P. Couespel Dumesnil ◽  
P. Lodewyckx
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Acid Sites ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Equilibrium Studies ◽  
Batch Mode ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Adsorbent Dose

<p>An activated carbon from Bois carré (Citharexylum Fruticosum L.) seeds was prepared by chemical activation with phosphoric acid. The activated carbon obtained has a surface area of 594 m<sup>2</sup>/g and a high content of acid groups of 3.44 mmol.g<sup>-1</sup>. This carbon was studied for the removal of lead from water. Sorption studies were performed at 30 °C at different pH and adsorbent doses, in batch mode. Maximum adsorption occurred at pH 7 for an adsorbent dose of 1g/L. Kinetic studies, at the initial concentration of 150 mg/L of lead, pH 5 and an adsorbent dose of 1 g/L, yielded an equilibrium time of 30 h for this activated carbon. The kinetic data were modelled with the pseudo first order, the pseudo second order and the Bangham models. The pseudo second order model fitted the data well. The sorption rate constant (2.10<sup>-3</sup> mol<sup>-1</sup>.Kg.s<sup>-1</sup>) and the maximum amount of lead adsorbed are quite good (0.18 mol.kg<sup>-1</sup>) compared to the data found in literature. Sorption equilibrium studies were conducted in a concentration range of lead from 0 to 150 mg/L, at pH 5, adsorbent dose 1 g/L. In an aqueous lead solution with an initial concentration of 30 mg/L, activated Bois carré seed carbon removed (at equilibrium) 48% of the heavy metal. The equilibrium data were modelled with the Langmuir and Freundlich equations, of which the latter gave the best fit. The Freundlich constants n (3.76 L.mol<sup>-1</sup>) and Kf (1.06 mol.kg<sup>-1</sup>) are in good agreement with literature. The Bois carré seed activated carbon is a very efficient carbon in terms of the metal amount adsorbed per unit of surface area (0. 06 m<sup>2</sup>/g). This good result is due to the presence of many active acid sites on the surface of this activated carbon.</p>

scholarly journals Removal of Malachite Green from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon Developed from Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) Shell - A Kinetic and Equilibrium Studies

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (s1) ◽  
pp. S363-S371 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Theivarasu ◽  
S. Mylsamy
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Malachite Green ◽  
Kinetic Models ◽  
Theobroma Cacao ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Equilibrium Studies ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

The removal of malachite green (MG) by cocoa (Theobroma cacao) shell activated carbon (CSAC) was investigated in present study. Adsorption studies were performed by batch experiments as a function of process parameters such as initial pH, contact time, initial concentration and adsorbent dose. A comparison of kinetic models applied to the adsorption of MG on CSAC was evaluated for the pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order kinetic models. Results showed that the pseudo-second order kinetic model was found to correlate the experimental data well. The experimental equilibrium adsorption data was represented with Langmuir, Freundlich, Tempkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich and Flory-Huggins isotherms. The experimental data obtained in the present study indicated that activated carbon developed from cocoa shell can be attractive options for dye removal from waste water.

scholarly journals Cadmium(II) Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Microporous Eggshell: Kinetic and Equilibrium Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behzad Shamsi Zadeh ◽  
Hossein Esmaeili ◽  
Rauf Foroutan
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Mixing Rate ◽  
Equilibrium Studies ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Adsorbent Dosage ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Heavy metals are soluble in the environment and can be dangerous for many species. So, removal of heavy metals from the water and wastewater is an important process. In this study, an adsorbent made of eggshell powder was employed to remove cadmium ions from aqueous solution. A number of parameters were studied including pH of the aqueous solution, adsorbent dosage, contact time, the initial concentration of cadmium ion and mixing rate. The best efficiency for the removal of Cd(II) was obtained 96% using this adsorbent. The optimal parameters were ambient temperature of 30 °C, mixing rate of 200 rpm, pH of 9, an adsorbent dosage of 5 g/L and initial concentration of cadmium was 200 ppm. In order to study the kinetics of adsorbent, the pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetic models and intra-particle diffusion model were applied. According to the pre-determined correlation coefficients (R2), the pseudo-second-order kinetic model showed a better correlation between the kinetic behaviors of the adsorbent. Furthermore, to study the equilibrium behavior of adsorbent, Langmuir and Freundlich models used and both models showed high efficiency in isotherm behavior of the adsorbent. So, this adsorbent can be used as a natural and cheap adsorbent.

scholarly journals Batch adsorption studies for ketoprofen removal via Dillenia Indica peel activated carbon

2021 ◽  
Vol 920 (1) ◽  
pp. 012010
Author(s):  
F Fadzail ◽  
M Hasan ◽  
Z Mokhtar ◽  
N Ibrahim ◽  
O S An ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Batch Mode ◽  
Adsorbent Dosage ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Dillenia Indica ◽  
Experimental Findings

Abstract Removal of ketoprofen using Dillenia Indica peel activated carbon was investigated using batch adsorption at a laboratory scale. Chemical activation method with the aid of phosphoric acid was utilised in preparing the activated carbon. The adsorption experiments were evaluated using various factors which, are initial concentration, adsorbent dosage, and pH of ketoprofen. The optimum condition was determined to be at pH 6 and adsorbent dosage of 0.4 g with a most KTP uptake of 8.354 mg/g. The experimental findings showed that adsorption is favorable at lower pH. Isotherm studies were conducted and the data indicated that Langmuir isotherm was well fitted to the adsorption process and the pseudo-second-order model was more preferable in simulating the kinetic process. In essence, Dillenia Indica peel activated carbon was proven as being a favourable adsorbent for the uptake of ketoprofen in batch mode.

scholarly journals Mass-transfer processes in the adsorption of crystal violet by activated carbon derived from pomegranate peels: Kinetics and thermodynamic studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 155892502091984
Author(s):  
Moussa Abbas ◽  
Zahia Harrache ◽  
Mohamed Trari
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Crystal Violet ◽  
Agitation Speed ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Adsorbent Dose

This study investigates the potential use of activated carbon, prepared from pomegranate peels, as an adsorbent activated using H3PO4 and its ability to remove crystal violet from an aqueous solution. The adsorbent was characterized by the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller method (specific surface area: 51.0674 m2 g−1) and point of zero charge (pHPZC = 5.2). However, some examined factors were found to have significant impacts on the adsorption capacity of activated carbon derived from pomegranate peels such as the initial dye concentration (5–15 mg L−1), solution pH (2–14), adsorbent dose (1–8 g L−1), agitation speed (100–700 r/min), and temperature (298–338 K). The best adsorption capacity was found at pH 11 with an adsorbent dose of 1 g L−1, an agitation speed at 400 r/min, and a contact time of 45 min. The adsorption mechanism of crystal violet onto activated carbon derived from pomegranate peels was studied using the pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, and Webber–Morris diffusion models. The adsorption kinetics were found to rather follow a pseudo-second order kinetic model with a determination coefficient ( R2) of 0.999. The equilibrium adsorption data for crystal violet adsorbed onto activated carbon derived from pomegranate peels were analyzed by the Langmuir, Freundlich, Elovich, and Temkin models. The results indicate that the Langmuir model provides the best correlation with qmax capacities of 23.26 and 76.92 mg g−1 at 27°C and 32°C, respectively. The adsorption isotherms at different temperatures have been used for the determination of thermodynamic parameters like the free energy, enthalpy, and entropy to predict the nature of adsorption process. The negative values Δ G0 (−5.221 to −1.571 kJ mol−1) and Δ H0 (−86.141 kJ mol−1) indicate that the overall adsorption is spontaneous and exothermic with a physisorption process. The adsorbent derived from pomegranate peels was found to be very effective and suitable for the removal of reactive dyes from aqueous solutions, due to its availability, low-cost preparation, and good adsorption capacity.

Modified Carbon Nanostructures Obtained From Sugarcane Bagasse Hydrochar for Treating Chromium-Polluted Water

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nady A. Fathy ◽  
Sahar M. El-Khouly ◽  
Ola I. El-Shafey
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Carbon Nanostructures ◽  
Intraparticle Diffusion ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Background: Application of nanotechnology in wastewater treatment is the solving key to cope with the conflict between people’s increasing demand for water and the world-wide water shortage. The main goal of this study is to prepare modified carbon nanostructures (CNSs) from sugarcane bagasse waste (SCB) as effective adsorbents for removing toxic Cr(VI) ions from their aqueous solutions. Methods: The preparation of CNSs was performed via catalytic hydrothermal/carbonization of SCB. The resultant CNSs sample was oxidized by oxidation with HNO3/H2O2 (O-CNSs) and then followed by coating with diethylenetriamine (N-CNSs). Transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope attached to energy-dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX), fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and nitrogen adsorption analyses were used to determine the morphology and surface properties of CNSs. Adsorption and desorption studies of Cr(VI) ions onto these modified CNSs were investigated. Effects of initial concentration of Cr(VI), pH of solution and temperature in batch mode were estimated. Adsorption studies were analyzed by Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin-Radushkevich models. Pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order and intraparticle diffusion models were undertaken to follow the adsorption mechanism. Results: The prepared samples composed of carbon nanotubes and graphene sheets as evident by TEM and SEM. The adsorption of Cr(VI) is exothermic in nature, well-fitted with Langmuir, described by pseudo-second order kinetic model and then is uncontrolled by intraparticle diffusion step. It was found that the adsorption of Cr(VI) was higher uptake over O-CNSs (56 mg/g) than that by N-CNSs (44 mg/g). This was ascribed to that the first sample is enriched with acidic O-functional groups and possessed higher specific surface area (188 m2/g). Desorption studies were achieved by HNO3 and NaOH reagents for recovering the Cr(VI) from O-CNSs. Results revealed that about 90% of Cr(VI) can be recovered by HNO3 more than that by NaOH till the third run. Conclusions: Two modified CNSs samples were successfully prepared from SCB. Adsorption of Cr(VI) is highly relied on initial concentration of Cr(VI), pH and temperature. The main factors controlling the adsorption behavior of Cr(VI) are the acidic functional groups and the accessible surface area on O-CNSs. Furthermore, the O-CNSs attained high stability in recycling tests for Cr(VI) removal.

scholarly journals The Adsorption Efficiency of Chemically Prepared Activated Carbon from Cola Nut Shells by on Methylene Blue

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julius Ndi Nsami ◽  
Joseph Ketcha Mbadcam
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Batch Mode ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Adsorption Isotherm Models ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Blue Solution

The adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution onto activated carbon prepared from cola nut shell has been investigated under batch mode. The influence of major parameters governing the efficiency of the process such as, solution pH, sorbent dose, initial concentration, and contact time on the removal process was investigated. The time-dependent experimental studies showed that the adsorption quantity of methylene blue increases with initial concentration and decreasing adsorbent dosage. The equilibrium time of 180 min was observed and maximum adsorption was favoured at pH 3.5. The dye removal using 0.1 g of adsorbent was more than 90%. This dosage (0.1 g) was considered as the optimum dosage to remove methylene blue from aqueous solutions. The equilibrium adsorption data were analyzed by the Freundlich, Langmuir adsorption isotherm models. The kinetics of methylene blue solution was discussed by pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and Elovich models. The adsorption process follows the Elovich rate kinetic model, having a correlation coefficient in the range between 0.9811 and 1.

Comparative studies on adsorptive removal of heavy metal ions by biosorbent, bio-char and activated carbon obtained from low cost agro-residue

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 423-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Çisem Kırbıyık ◽  
Ayşe Eren Pütün ◽  
Ersan Pütün
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Standard Entropy ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

In this study, Fe(III) and Cr(III) metal ion adsorption processes were carried out with three adsorbents in batch experiments and their adsorption performance was compared. These adsorbents were sesame stalk without pretreatment, bio-char derived from thermal decomposition of biomass, and activated carbon which was obtained from chemical activation of biomass. Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform–infrared techniques were used for characterization of adsorbents. The optimum conditions for the adsorption process were obtained by observing the influences of solution pH, adsorbent dosage, initial solution concentration, contact time and temperature. The optimum adsorption efficiencies were determined at pH 2.8 and pH 4.0 for Fe(III) and Cr(III) metal ion solutions, respectively. The experimental data were modelled by different isotherm models and the equilibriums were well described by the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order kinetic, intra-particle diffusion and Elovich models were applied to analyze the kinetic data and to evaluate rate constants. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model gave a better fit than the others. The thermodynamic parameters, such as Gibbs free energy change ΔG°, standard enthalpy change ΔH° and standard entropy change ΔS° were evaluated. The thermodynamic study showed the adsorption was a spontaneous endothermic process.

Activated carbon prepared from pistachio waste for dye adsorption: experimental and CCD-based design

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mehralian ◽  
Zahra Goodarzvand Chegini ◽  
Maryam Khashij
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Phosphoric Acid ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Carbon Adsorbents ◽  
Reactive Black 5 ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Chemical Activator

Purpose This study aims to activated carbon prepared from pistachio waste by using phosphoric acid as chemical activator agent. Activated carbon adsorbents were prepared from pistachio waste by using phosphoric acid as chemical activator agent. Design/methodology/approach The optimum conditions for the highest adsorption performance were determined by central composite design (CCD). The adsorbent was used for the adsorption of dye reactive black 5 (RB5), and the parameters affecting the adsorption were discussed like pH, initial concentration, contact time and adsorbent dosage. The adsorbent synthesized has been characterized by FTIR spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The kinetic models including pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order and intraparticle diffusion with Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models were applied to investigate the kinetic and isotherms parameters. Findings When the dye concentration is 10 mg/L, RB5 dye removal rates reach 87.5 per cent. Moreover, the adsorption process of RB5 follows the pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Freundlich adsorption isotherm. Practical implications This study provided a simple and effective way to prepare activated carbon adsorbents from pistachio wastes. This way was conductive to protect environmental from a huge amount of agricultural waste produced and subsequent application for removal of pollutants from aqueous solutions. Originality/value The activated carbon adsorbents are prepared via chemical activation, which is prepared with pistachio wastes. There are two main innovations: one is that the novel adsorbents are prepared successfully by waste and the other is that the optimized conditions are designed by CCD.

scholarly journals REMOVAL OF FLUORIDE USING NEEM LEAVES BATCH REACTOR: KINETICS AND EQUILIBRIUM STUDIES

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Tej Pratap Singh ◽  
Majumder Cb
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Fluoride Concentration ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Fluoride Removal ◽  
Equilibrium Studies ◽  
Neem Leaves ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Adsorbent Dose

 Objective: The aim of this paper is to study the fluoride removal efficiency of the neem leaves low-cost biosorbent for defluoridation of sewage wastewater.Methods: For finding the best operating condition for maximum removal of fluoride, batchwise experiments were performed at different contact times and keeping other parameters to be constant such as pH, initial fluoride concentration, and adsorbent dose. Various kinetic models such as intraparticle diffusion model, Bangham’s model, and Elovich model had been investigated for determining the suitable adsorption mechanism. The rate of adsorption of fluoride on neem leaves has been determined by pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order rate models.Results: The adsorption kinetics rate and mechanism was best described by the pseudo-second-order model and Bangham’s model, respectively. The optimum pH, initial concentration, adsorbent dose, and contact time were found to be 7, 20 mg/L, 10 g/L, and 40 min, respectively, for which there was maximum fluoride removal.Conclusion: The result obtained from the experiments show that the neem leaves have been proved to be a low-cost biosorbent for the defluoridation of the sewage wastewater and have high fluoride removal efficiency.

Adsorptive Removal of Phosphate from Groundwater Using Granular Activated Carbon

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 53-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelkader Ouakouak ◽  
Leila Youcef ◽  
Djihad Boulanouar ◽  
Samia Achour
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Natural Waters ◽  
Granular Activated Carbon ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Phosphate Adsorption ◽  
Particle Diffusion ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Adsorbent Dosage ◽  
Intra Particle Diffusion ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

The objective of this work is to study the phosphate adsorption from natural waters by using a granular activated carbon (GAC). Experiments were carried out with synthetic solutions of phosphate prepared using groundwater (mineralized drinking water). Batch tests were carried out in order to study different operating parameters such as the effect of contact time, pH, initial phosphate concentration and adsorbent dosage. In addition, the adsorption kinetic data were simulated using the pseudo first order, the pseudo second-order and the intra-particle diffusion model. The sorption equilibrium was analyzed by Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherms model. Results show that the phosphate adsorption was reversible and the quantity adsorbed reached its maximum value (2.82 mg/g) after 30 min. It was also found that phosphate uptake was affected by variation of pH, initial concentration of phosphate and granular activated carbon dosage. The adsorption improved with increase in pH values, initial concentration and adsorbent dosage. The results of kinetic studies revealed that pseudo-second-order model adequately described the adsorption phosphate on GAC and the intra-particle diffusion involved in the adsorption mechanism. Also, isotherm study showed that Langmuir isotherm best fit the data and the adsorption was a physical type.

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