Arsenic removal from groundwater by Anjili tree sawdust impregnated with ferric hydroxide and activated alumina

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Dhanasekaran ◽  
P. M. Satya Sai ◽  
C. Anand Babu ◽  
R. Krishna Prabhu ◽  
K. K. Rajan

Arsenic is a toxic element found naturally in groundwater. Due to its carcinogenicity, risk for heart diseases and diabetes, arsenic needs to be removed from groundwater for potable application. ‘Anjili’ tree sawdust was chemically modified with ferric hydroxide and activated alumina (SFAA) and used as an adsorbent for the removal of arsenic from groundwater. The adsorbent was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) to study the pore structure and surface functional groups. Effect of contact time, initial concentration, pH, particle size and temperature was studied. Arsenic adsorbed by SFAA followed Freundlich adsorption isotherm. Maximum sorption of arsenic by SFAA adsorbent occurred at pH 6.5. Arsenic sorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order model. The maximum sorption capacity at 303 K was found to be 54.32 mg/g for As(III) and 77.60 mg/g for As(V). Interference of other ions on the adsorption was in the order of PO43− > SO42− > HCO3− > NO3−.

2021 ◽  
Vol 109 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-97
Author(s):  
Abeer E. Kasem ◽  
Ezzat A. Abdel-Galil ◽  
Nabil Belacy ◽  
Nagwa A. Badawy

Abstract The sorption kinetics and equilibrium isotherms of zirconium, uranium, and molybdenum ions onto synthetic polyaniline/SiO2 composite (PAn/SiO2) have been studied using batch-sorption techniques. This study was carried out to examine the sorption behavior of the PAn/SiO2 for the removal of Zr(IV), U(VI), and Mo(VI) ions from an aqueous solution. The influence of some parameters on the sorption process was also studied. The maximum sorption for Zr(IV), U(VI), and Mo(VI) ions was achieved at 60 min shaking time. Langmuir isotherm model is the most representative for discussing the sorption process with a maximum sorption capacity of 24.26, 21.82, and 13.01 mg/g for Zr(IV), U(VI), and Mo(VI) ions, respectively. Kinetic modeling revealed that the sorption of all ions follows the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The results demonstrated that both the external and intra-particular diffusion are taken into account in determining the sorption rate. Thermodynamic parameters like ΔG°, ΔH°, and ΔS° for the sorption process were evaluated. The synthetic composite has been successfully applied for the removal and recovery of U(VI) ions from real solution (monazite leachate) using a chromatographic column packed with PAn/SiO2 composite with a breakthrough capacity equal to 239.70 mg/g.


2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 1211-1224 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Jóźwiak ◽  
U. Filipkowska ◽  
S. Brym ◽  
L. Kopeć

Abstract In this study, we analyzed the effectiveness of sorption of dyes popular in the textile industry (Reactive Black 5, Reactive Yellow 84, Acid Yellow 23, and Acid Red 18) on aminated and non-aminated seed hulls of common sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). The scope of the study included: determination of the effect of pH on dye sorption effectiveness, sorption kinetics analyses (sorption equilibrium time, pseudo-first-order/pseudo-second-order model, intramolecular diffusion model), and determination of the maximum sorption capacity against dyes (Langmuir/Freundlich isotherm). The sorbent was subjected to the FTIR analysis. The sorption capacity of the aminated sunflower seed hulls against reactive dyes RB5 and RY84 accounted for 51.02 mg/g and 63.27 mg/g, respectively, and was higher by 1665% (17.6 times higher) and 1425% (15.3 times higher) compared to that of non-modified hulls. In the case of acidic dyes, Acid Yellow 23 and Acid Red 18, the sorption capacity of the aminated sunflower seed hulls reached 44.78 mg/g and 42.19 mg/g, respectively, and was higher by 1881% (19.8 times higher) and 2284% (23.8 times higher), respectively, compared to the non-modified hulls.


2012 ◽  
Vol 573-574 ◽  
pp. 150-154
Author(s):  
Yun Bo Zang ◽  
Nai Ying Wu

In this study, removal of copper ions from aqueous solutions by synthetic Mg-Al-HTlc was investigated as a function of contact time, EDTA and addition sequences at room temperature. It is found that HTlc could reduced copper ions concentration effectively. The kinetics closely fit pseudo-second order kinetics with necessary time 9 h to reach equilibrium. The sorption process followed langmuir model. The maximum sorption capacity calculated was found to be 39.4 mg/g. The presence of EDTA and addition sequences could affect sorption of Cu(II) onto HTlc.


2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-114 ◽  

<p>In last decades the search for new low cost sorbents that have heavy metal ions binding capabilities is a hot topic in the field of clean-up technologies. In this study,&nbsp; wastes of&nbsp; Romanian silver tree (<em>Abies alba)</em> bark&nbsp; were explored for first time as green and economical sorbent for the removal of Cd(II) ions from aqueous solutions.&nbsp; The effect of various experimental parameters such as initial solution pH, sorbent dose, initial Cd(II) concentration, temperature and contact time has been investigated under batch conditions.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Langmuir and Freundlich models were used to describe the equilibrium isotherms and both models have been fitted very well. According to the evaluation using the Langmuir equation, the maximum sorption capacity of Cd (II) ions on <em>Abies alba</em> bark waste was found to be 11.98<br /> mg g<sup>-1</sup> at 293 K. The thermodynamic parameters showed that the process of Cd(II) sorption on silver fir tree bark was feasible, spontaneous and endothermic. Kinetic data were properly fitted with the pseudo–second order model. The obtained results strongly suggest that Romanian silver tree (<em>Abies alba)</em> bark is eligible as an efficient sorbent for the decontamination of toxic metals from wastewaters.</p>


Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 689
Author(s):  
Omirserik Baigenzhenov ◽  
Alibek Khabiyev ◽  
Brajendra Mishra ◽  
M. Deniz Turan ◽  
Merey Akbarov ◽  
...  

This work studies the removal of uranium ions from chemically leached solutions by sorption using two weak and two strong base anionites. Batch sorption experiments were performed to evaluate the optimum conditions at pH 1.2–2.2, 1.0 g resin dose for 1–12 h contact time at room temperature. These experiments addressed sorption kinetics and sorption isotherm. The maximum sorption capacity reached 55.8 mg/g at room temperature. The kinetics data are well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model at initial uranium concentration of 0.62 mg·L−1. To describe sorption kinetics pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order and intraparticle diffusion models were proposed. Studies indicated that the sorption of uranium can be fitted by a pseudo-second-order kinetic model very well. Equilibria were described by Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin–Radushkevich equations. The experimental sorption isotherm is successfully described by the Langmuir model.


2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Sarvinder Singh ◽  
Kamal K. Pant

Abstract The present investigation deals with the uptake of As(III) and As(V) ions from aqueous solution by activated alumina and a new laboratory-prepared sorbent—iron oxide impregnated activated alumina. Iron oxide impregnation onto activated alumina significantly increased the percent arsenic removal and adsorption capacity for As(III) and As(V) ions. The maximum As(III) and As(V) removals were 96.8% and 98.4%, respectively, by iron oxide impregnated activated alumina (IOIAA). Maximum As(III) and As(V) removal of 94.2% and 96.1% was observed over activated alumina. Kinetic studies were performed at different initial sorbate concentrations to determine the mechanism of mass transfer of sorbate onto this sorbent. The maximum removal of As(III) and As(V) by activated alumina and iron oxide impregnated alumina takes place within 6 h and attains equilibrium within 12 h. First-order Lagergren kinetics explained the adsorption of arsenic over activated alumina whereas a pseudo-second order rate equation explained the behaviour of As(III) adsorption over iron oxide impregnated activated alumina. Diffusional effects in solid pellets were also investigated to understand the mechanism of adsorption. These results indicate that the mechanism of arsenic adsorption is complex on both sorbents as both pore diffusion and surface diffusion contribute to the arsenic removal. During the initial period, surface diffusion was predominant but as the adsorption progresses, pore diffusion dominated the rate of adsorption.


2013 ◽  
Vol 68 (10) ◽  
pp. 2208-2213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artis Robalds ◽  
Maris Klavins ◽  
Liga Dreijalte

The increasing industrial use of thallium has raised the need for removal of this highly toxic element from wastewater. Thallium is more toxic than cadmium, copper, zinc, lead and mercury and as it is easily accumulated in humans, animals and plants, it poses a threat to both the environment and human health. Peat has been used as an effective, relatively cheap and easily available sorbent to treat waters containing heavy metals. In this study, peat was characterized and used as sorbent for the removal of Tl(I) ions from aqueous solution. The effect of initial Tl(I) concentration, pH, contact time, temperature and ionic strength was studied in batch mode. The maximum sorption capacity of peat reached 24.14 mg/g at 20 °C and initial Tl(I) concentration of 500 mg/L. Sorption capacity was found to be pH dependent and maximum uptake occurred at pH 10. Kinetic data revealed that sorption was relatively rapid – 82.8% of Tl(I) ions were sorbed in the first 10 min. The kinetics of sorption was analyzed using pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order models. Results show that peat can be used as an effective sorbent to remove Tl(I) ions from aqueous solutions.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1760
Author(s):  
Inga Zinicovscaia ◽  
Nikita Yushin ◽  
Dmitrii Grozdov ◽  
Daler Abdusamadzoda ◽  
Alexey Safonov ◽  
...  

The sorption properties of Shewanella xiamenensis biofilm formed on zeolite (mineral-organic sorbent) as a sorbent have been investigated aiming to determine its suitability for complex zinc-containing effluent treatment. The optimum conditions for metal sorption from synthetic solutions were evaluated by changing the pH, zinc concentration, temperature, and time of sorption. The highest removal of metal ions was attained at pH range 3.0–6.0 within 60–150 min of sorbent-sorbate contact. The results obtained from the equilibrium studies were described using the Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin models. Maximum sorption capacity of the sorbent calculated from the Langmuir model changed from 3.4 to 6.5 mg/g. High coefficient of determination values calculated for pseudo-second-order and Elovich models indicate the predominant role of chemisorption in metal removal. Gibbs energy and ∆H° values point at the spontaneous and endothermic character of the sorption. The effect of pH and biosorbent mass on Zn(II) sorption from industrial effluent with an initial Zn(II) concentration of 52.8 mg/L was tested. Maximum removal of zinc ions (85%) was achieved at pH 6.0 by applying a two-step treatment system.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Thu Dieu Le ◽  
Luyen Thi Tran ◽  
Hue Thi Minh Dang ◽  
Thi Thu Huyen Tran ◽  
Hoang Vinh Tran

In this work, an effective nanocomposite-based adsorbent directed to adsorb cobalt (Co2+) ion was successfully synthesized from graphene oxide (GO), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles via a coprecipitation technique. The synthesized GO/PVA/Fe3O4 nanocomposite was applied for Co2+ ion removal with the optimized working conditions including 100 min of contact time, 0.01 g of adsorbent dosage, pH of 5.2, and 50°C of temperature. The investigation of adsorption kinetics showed that the adsorption of Co2+ ion onto the GO/PVA/Fe3O4 nanocomposite followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model with the rate constant k2 being 0.0026 (g mg−1·min−1). The Langmuir model is suitable to describe the adsorption of Co2+ ion onto the GO/PVA/Fe3O4 nanocomposite with the maximum sorption capacity (qmax) reaching 373.37 mg·g−1. The obtained results also indicated that the GO/PVA/Fe3O4 nanocomposite can adsorb/regenerate for at least 5 cycles with a little reduction in removal efficiency. Therefore, we believe that the GO/PVA/Fe3O4 nanocomposite could be used as a potential adsorbent for heavy metal treatment in terms of high adsorption capacity, fast adsorption rate, and recyclability.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 5646
Author(s):  
Joanna Kluczka ◽  
Gabriela Dudek ◽  
Wojciech Pudło ◽  
Alicja Kazek-Kęsik ◽  
Roman Turczyn

An excess concentration of boron in irrigation and drinking water can negatively affect the yield of plants and the human nervous system, respectively. To meet the recommended levels, hybrid biosorbent hydrogel beads based on chitosan and manganese (II-IV) were employed for the removal of boron from aqueous media. The results showed that the biosorbent effectively removed boric acid from the aqueous medium at neutral pH over a sorption time of 2 h and the liquid/hydrogel ratio of 20 mL/g, achieving a maximum sorption capacity near 190 mg/g. The modeling of the sorption equilibrium data indicated that the Freundlich isotherm equation gave the best fit out of the isotherm models examined. A pseudo-second-order model was found to best describe the sorption kinetics. The favorable attachment of manganese to the chitosan structure enabled the sorption of boron and was confirmed by FTIR, RS, XRD, SEM and ICP-OES methods. Boron desorption from the spent biosorbent was successfully achieved in three cycles using a NaOH solution. In general, the results of this research indicate that this method is one of the possibilities for improving water quality and may contribute to reducing pollution of the aquatic environment.


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