scholarly journals Adsorption of Cu(II) Ions on Adsorbent Materials Obtained from Marine Red Algae Callithamnion corymbosum sp.

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alina Roxana Lucaci ◽  
Dumitru Bulgariu ◽  
Maria-Cristina Popescu ◽  
Laura Bulgariu
Keyword(s):  
Red Algae ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Waste Biomass ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Hno3 Solution ◽  
Algae Biomass ◽  
Aqueous Effluents ◽  
Adsorbent Materials

In recent years, studies on the more efficient use of natural materials in adsorption processes have increased significantly. Thus, obtaining new adsorbents from marine algae biomass with higher adsorptive performance will ensure a better use of these renewable resources. In this study, the adsorption of Cu(II) ions from aqueous solution was done using three types of adsorbent materials obtained from marine red algae biomass (Callithamnion corymbosum sp.), namely: alginate (Alg), algae waste biomass resulted after alginate extraction (AWB) and iron nanoparticles functionalized with alginate (Fe-NPs-Alg), compared to raw marine red algae biomass (RAB). FTIR spectra and SEM images recorded for each type of adsorbent indicate a porous structure and the presence of various superficial functional groups who may be involved in the retention of Cu(II) ions. The biosorption experiments were performed in a batch system, at different initial Cu(II) ion concentrations and contact times, maintaining a constant initial solution pH (4.4), adsorbent dose (2.0 g/L), and temperature (25 ± 1 °C). The obtained results indicate that the retention of Cu(II) ions requires a maximum of 60 min to reach equilibrium, and the maximum adsorption capacity increases in order: RAB (47.62 mg/g) < Fe-NPs-Alg (52.63 mg/g) < AWB (83.33 mg/g) < Alg (166.66 mg/g). The quantitative removal of Cu(II) ions from aqueous effluents can be done in two successive adsorption stages, using AWB (in the first stage) and Fe-NPs-Alg (in the second stage), when the treated solution has a Cu(II) ions concentration below the maximum permissible limit. The quantitative recovery of retained Cu(II) ions (over 97%) can be done by treating these exhausted adsorbent materials with 0.1 N HNO3 solution. Therefore, the extraction of alginate from marine red algae biomass could be a viable solution to obtain efficient adsorbent materials for Cu(II) ions removal from aqueous media, and allow for a better valorisation of marine red algae biomass.

scholarly journals Equilibrium and Kinetics Studies of Metal Ions Biosorption on Alginate Extracted from Marine Red Algae Biomass (Callithamnion corymbosum sp.)

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alina Roxana Lucaci ◽  
Dumitru Bulgariu ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
Laura Bulgariu
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Red Algae ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Industrial Effluent ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Initial Solution ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Hno3 Solution ◽  
Algae Biomass

Biosorption is a viable alternative that can be used to remove heavy metal ions from aqueous effluents, as long as the biosorbent used is cost-effective and efficient. To highlight this aspect in this study, alginate extracted from marine red algae biomass (Callithamnion corymbosum sp.) was used as biosorbent for the removal of Cu(II), Co(II) and Zn(II) ions from aqueous media. Biosorption studies were performed in a batch system, and the biosorptive performances of the alginate were examined as function of initial solution pH, biosorbent dosage, contact time, initial metal ions concentration and temperature. The optimal experimental conditions were found: initial solution pH of 4.4, a biosorbent dose of 2.0 g/L and a temperature of 22 °C, when over 88% of Cu(II), 76% of Co(II) and 81% of Zn(II) are removed by biosorption. The modeling of the obtained experimental data show that the Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo-second kinetic model well describe the biosorption processes of studied metal ions. The maximum biosorption capacity (qmax, mg/g) increases in the order: Cu(II) (64.52 mg/g) > Zn(II) (37.04 mg/g) > Co(II) (18.79 mg/g), while the minimum time required to reach the equilibrium is 60 min. Moreover, the regeneration efficiency of alginate is higher than 97% when a 10−1 N HNO3 solution is used as desorption agent for the recovery of Cu(II), Co(II) and Zn(II) ions. All these characteristics demonstrate that the alginate extracted from marine algae has promising applications in the decontamination of industrial effluent containing metal ions.

scholarly journals Potential Use of Biochar from Various Waste Biomass as Biosorbent in Co(II) Removal Processes

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alina Roxana Lucaci ◽  
Dumitru Bulgariu ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
Gabriela Lisă ◽  
Anca Mihaela Mocanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Sorption Process ◽  
Waste Biomass ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Hno3 Solution ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽  
Potential Use

The removal of Co(II) ions from aqueous media was done using three types of biochars obtained from algae waste biomass, mustard waste biomass, and soy waste biomass. The biochar samples were obtained by pyrolysis of waste biomass resulted from biofules production, at relative low temperature (600–650 °C), and this procedure can be considered a suitable alternative to reduce the volume of such waste. FTIR spectra recorded for each type of biochar reveal the presence of several functional groups that can be used as binding sites for Co(II) retention. The batch biosorption experiments were performed as a function of initial Co(II) ions concentration and contact time, at constant solution pH (5.0), sorbent dose (8.0 g/L), and room temperature (25 ± 1 °C). The sorption experiments showed that the Co(II) ions retention reaches the equilibrium in maximum 60 min, and the maximum sorption capacity follows the order: Mustard biochar (MBC—24.21 mg/g) < soy biochar (SBC—19.61 mg/g) < algae biochar (ABC—11.90 mg/g). The modeling of experimental data proves that the retention of Co(II) ions from aqueous solution occurs through electrostatic interactions, and that the sorption process takes place until a monolayer coverage is formed on the outer surface of the biochar. This information is very useful in the design of a suitable desorption system. The desorption results showed that by treating the biochar samples loaded with Co(II) ions with 0.1 mol/L HNO3 solution, over 92% of Co(II) ions are desorbed and can be recovered, and the biochar samples can be used in at least three sorption/desorption cycles. All the experimental observations sustain the potential use of biochar obtained from different types of waste biomass as a promising alternative sorbent for the removal of Co(II) ions from aqueous media.

scholarly journals Optimization of process parameters for heavy metals biosorption onto mustard waste biomass

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lăcrămioara (Negrilă) Nemeş ◽  
Laura Bulgariu
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Waste Biomass ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Biosorption Process ◽  
Optimization Of Process Parameters ◽  
Removal Of Heavy Metals ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model

AbstractMustard waste biomass was tested as a biosorbent for the removal of Pb(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous solution. This strategy may be a sustainable option for the utilization of such wastes. The influence of the most important operating parameters of the biosorption process was analyzed in batch experiments, and optimal conditions were found to include initial solution pH 5.5, 5.0 g biosorbent/L, 2 hours of contact time and high temperature. Kinetics analyses show that the maximum of biosorption was quickly reached and could be described by a pseudo-second order kinetic model. The equilibrium data were well fitted by the Langmuir model, and the highest values of maximum biosorption capacity were obtained with Pb(II), followed by Zn(II) and Cd(II). The thermodynamic parameters of the biosorption process (ΔG, ΔH and ΔS) were also evaluated from isotherms. The results of this study suggest that mustard waste biomass can be used for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous media.

scholarly journals Adsorption of phenol onto unactivated Moringa oleifera Seed Shells residue by UV -visible spectrophotometer

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 080-090
Author(s):  
Daniel Eneji Sani ◽  
John O. Idoko ◽  
Enyojo Samson Okwute ◽  
Matthew Chijioke Apeh
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Operational Parameters ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Phenol Adsorption ◽  
Aqueous Effluents ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Seed

Unactivated adsorbent was prepared from Moringa oleifera seed shells precursor, characterized and evaluated for aqueous phase removal of phenol. The effects of operational parameters such as initial phenolic solution pH and adsorbent dosage on equilibrium sorption were studied. Adsorption isotherms and kinetic experiments performed at (25 oC) furnished some equilibrium and kinetic parameters, respectively. UAMSS shows favorable attributes on (pH, bulk density, attrition, iodine number/surface area, surface charge/functional groups and Fourier transform infrared FTIR). Phenol uptake decreases with increase in solution pH for the adsorbent. Maximum adsorption capacity Qmax (mg/g) was (6.95). The optimal pH for phenol adsorption was attained at pH 3, adsorption kinetics obeyed closely pseudo-second-order model. Adsorption of phenol was well described by Langmuir isotherm. The adsorbent shows a promise of applicability in dephenolation of aqueous effluents/wastewater.

scholarly journals Continuous Flow Removal of Anionic Dyes in Water by Chitosan-Functionalized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Incorporated in a Dextran Gel Column

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Yeob Lee ◽  
Ha Eun Shim ◽  
Jung Eun Yang ◽  
Yong Jun Choi ◽  
Jongho Jeon
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Continuous Flow ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Dye Adsorption ◽  
Current Method ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Anionic Dyes ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Adsorbent Surface ◽  
Equilibrium Data

This paper describes a novel chromatographic method for efficient removal of anionic dyes from aqueous solutions. Chitosan-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles can easily be immobilized on a dextran gel column. Single elution of Evans Blue (EB) solution to the nanoadsorbent-incorporated columns provides high removal efficiency with a maximum adsorption capacity of 243.9 mg/g. We also investigated the influence of initial concentration and solution pH on the removal efficiency of EB. The electrostatic interaction between the adsorbent surface and negatively charged sulfate groups on EB molecules promotes the efficient adsorption of dyes. The equilibrium data matched well with the Langmuir isotherm model, which indicated monolayer dye adsorption onto the adsorbent surface. To extend the application of the current method, we performed further adsorption experiments using other anionic dyes of different colors (Cy5.5, Acid Yellow 25, Acid Green 25, and Acid Red 1). All of these molecules can efficiently be captured under continuous flow conditions, with higher removal efficiency obtained with more negatively charged dyes. These findings clearly demonstrate that the present approach is a useful method for the removal of anionic dye contaminants in aqueous media by adsorption.

scholarly journals Nano-Size Biomass Derived from Pomegranate Peel for Enhanced Removal of Cefixime Antibiotic from Aqueous Media: Kinetic, Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Esmaeili Bidhendi ◽  
Zahra Poursorkh ◽  
Hassan Sereshti ◽  
Hamid Rashidi Nodeh ◽  
Shahabaldin Rezania ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Physical Adsorption ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Effective Parameters ◽  
Thermodynamic Models ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Pomegranate Peel

Nano-sized activated carbon was prepared from pomegranate peel (PG-AC) via NaOH chemical activation and was fully characterized using BET, FT-IR, FE-SEM, EDX, and XRD. The newly synthesized PG-AC was used for cefixime removal from the aqueous phase. The effective parameters on the adsorption process, including solution pH (2–11), salt effect (0–10%), adsorbent dosage (5–50 mg), contact time (5–300 min), and temperature (25–55 °C) were examined. The experimental adsorption equilibrium was in close agreement with the type IV isotherm model set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The adsorption process was evaluated with isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic models and it is were well fitted to the Freundlich isotherm (R2 = 0.992) and pseudo-second-order model (R2 = 0.999). The Langmuir isotherm provided a maximum adsorption capacity of 181.81 mg g−1 for cefixime uptake onto PG-AC after 60 min at pH 4. Hence, the isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic models were indicated for the multilayer sorption followed by the exothermic physical adsorption mechanism.

Adsorption of Ni(II) Ion onto Calcined Eggshells: A Study of Equilibrium Adsorption Isotherm

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Hans Kristianto ◽  
Novitri Daulay ◽  
Arenst Andreas Arie
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Economical Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Adsorption Performance ◽  
Monolayer Adsorption ◽  
Equilibrium Adsorption Isotherm

Adsorption is one of the most effective and economical method to treat heavy metals in water. In this study, we utilize waste chicken eggshells as biosorbent to adsorb Ni(II). Furthermore we study the effect of eggshell calcination on its adsorption performance. The effect of calcination on the characteristic of eggshell was observed using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). It could be observed that CaCO3 in eggshell was converted into CaO, and from SEM images the calcined eggshell became more porous than the uncalcined one. The effect of various parameters such as initial Ni(II) solution pH and initial Ni(II) concentration was investigated using batch adsorption experiments. The data obtained then fitted to Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherms. The best pH for Ni(II) adsorption was found to be 6. From Langmuir and Dubinin-Radushkevich, it was found that calcined eggshells gave 60 times higher maximum adsorption capacity then uncalcined one. This increase was possible due to more porous structure of calcined eggshells. The adsorption process was found to be exothermic and physisorption. This result was confirmed by the decrease of % removal with increase of temperature. Furthermore, Langmuir isotherm was found to be the best model, indicating adsorption of Ni(II) was monolayer adsorption on homogenous surface.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Poly(Ortho-Phenylenediamine) Fluffy Microspheres and Application for the Removal of Cr(VI)

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhoufeng Wang ◽  
Fang Liao
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Ammonium Persulfate ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Chemical Polymerization ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Langmuir Isotherm Model ◽  
Adsorbent Materials

We reported the synthesis of fluffy poly(o-phenylenediamine) (PoPD) microspheres via chemical polymerization of oPD monomers by ammonium persulfate (APS) at room temperature. The SEM images showed that PoPD microspheres with an average diameter of 1.5 μm and their surfaces consist of highly oriented nanofibers. Furthermore, PoPD microspheres were used as adsorbent materials for the removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions. The Cr(VI) adsorption behavior on the prepared PoPD microspheres was studied at different adsorption contact times, solution pH values, and amount of the adsorbent. Experimental isotherms of Cr(VI) ions were successfully fit to the Langmuir isotherm model. The results indicate that the PoPD fluffy microspheres are an effective adsorbent for the removal of Cr(VI) ions from aqueous solutions, and they could be useful in treatment of Cr(VI)-polluted wastewaters.

scholarly journals Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Using Tea Leaves Extract to Remove Ciprofloxacin (CIP) from Aqueous Media

2021 ◽  
pp. 2832-2854
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Atiya ◽  
Ahmed K. Hassan ◽  
Fatimah Q. Kadhim
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Copper Nanoparticles ◽  
Physical Adsorption ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
C 50 ◽  
Average Size

     In the present investigation, the synthesis of copper nanoparticles from green tea was attempted and investigated for its capacity to adsorb drugs (Ciprofloxacin). The copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) were characterized by different techniques of analysis such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, atomic force microscope (AFM),  blumenauer-emmer-teller (BET), fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and zeta potentials techniques. Cu-NPs lie in the mesoporous material category with a diameter in the range of 2-50 nm. The aqueous solution was investigated for the removal of ciprofloxacin (CIP) with green tea-synthesized Cu-NPs. The results showed that ciprofloxacin efficiency depends on initial pH (2.5-10), CIP (2mg/L-15mg / L) dose, temperature (20 ° C-50 ° C); time (0-180 min) and Cu-NP dose (0.1g /L-1g /L). Spherical nanoparticles with an average size of 47nm and a surface area of 1.6562m2/g were synthesized. The batch experiment showed that 92% of CIP 0.01 mg/L were removed at a maximum adsorbent dose of 0.75 g/L, pH 4, 180 min, and an initial 1:1 rate (w / w) of CIP: Cu-NPs. Kinetic adsorption models and ciprofloxacin removal mechanisms were examined. The kinetic analysis showed that adsorption is a physical adsorption system with activation energy of 0.8409 kJ.mol-1. A pseudo-first-order model is preferred for the kinetic removal after the physically diffusing process due to the low activation energy of 13.221kJ.mol-1. On the other hand, Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, and Dubinin isotherm models were also studied; the equilibrium data were best fitted with Langmuir and Dubinin isotherm models with maximum adsorption capacity of 5.5279, and 1.1069 mg/g, respectively. The thermodynamic values of ∆G0 were -0.0166, -0.0691, -4.1084, and -0.7014 kJ/mol at 20, 30, 40, and 50 ° C, respectively. The values of ΔH0 and ΔS0 were 18.8603 kJ/mol and 0.0652kJ/mol.k, respectively. These values showed spontaneous and endothermic sorption. The presence of the CIP concentration in aqueous media was identified by UV-analysis.

scholarly journals Adsorptive and Coagulative Removal of Trace Metals from Water Using Surface Modified Sawdust-Based Cellulose Nanocrystals

J ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-205
Author(s):  
Opeyemi A. Oyewo ◽  
Sam Ramaila ◽  
Lydia Mavuru ◽  
Taile Leswifi ◽  
Maurice S. Onyango
Keyword(s):  
Trace Metals ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Natural Waters ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Major Drawback ◽  
Surface Modified

The presence of toxic metals in surface and natural waters, even at trace levels, poses a great danger to humans and the ecosystem. Although the combination of adsorption and coagulation techniques has the potential to eradicate this problem, the use of inappropriate media remains a major drawback. This study reports on the application of NaNO2/NaHCO3 modified sawdust-based cellulose nanocrystals (MCNC) as both coagulant and adsorbent for the removal of Cu, Fe and Pb from aqueous solution. The surface modified coagulants, prepared by electrostatic interactions, were characterized using Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive spectrometry (SEM/EDS). The amount of coagulated/adsorbed trace metals was then analysed using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). SEM analysis revealed the patchy and distributed floccules on Fe-flocs, which was an indication of multiple mechanisms responsible for Fe removal onto MCNC. A shift in the peak position attributed to C2H192N64O16 from 2θ = 30 to 24.5° occurred in the XRD pattern of both Pb- and Cu-flocs. Different process variables, including initial metal ions concentration (10–200 mg/L), solution pH (2–10), and temperature (25–45 °C) were studied in order to investigate how they affect the reaction process. Both Cu and Pb adsorption followed the Langmuir isotherm with a maximum adsorption capacity of 111.1 and 2.82 mg/g, respectively, whereas the adsorption of Fe was suggestive of a multilayer adsorption process; however, Fe Langmuir maximum adsorption capacity was found to be 81.96 mg/g. The sequence of trace metals removal followed the order: Cu > Fe > Pb. The utilization of this product in different water matrices is an effective way to establish their robustness.

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