scholarly journals Evaluating the performance of an eggshell-bagasse biosorption system in removing lead and cadmium from aqueous solutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Charlene Harripersadth
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Kinetic Modelling ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Equilibrium Studies ◽  
Lead And Cadmium ◽  
Biosorption Process ◽  
Oxygen Atoms

In this research investigation, the simultaneous use of 2 biomaterials, sugarcane bagasse and eggshells, were applied as biosorbents in the treatment of metal laden effluent. Under the characterisation measurements investigated, it was found that carbon, calcium and oxygen atoms which constitute carboxylic and carbonate functional groups were prominent in eggshells, whereas for bagasse, it was carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms constituting hydroxyl and carbonyl groups. Batch studies were conducted to investigate the effect of fundamental process variables such as particle size (75 – 250 μm), initial metal ion concentration (40 – 240 mg/L), pH (2 – 7) and contact time (0 – 120 min). With respect to the equilibrium studies, the applicability of the Langmuir isotherm implied a monolayer formation of metal ions onto the surface of both biomaterials with the maximum amounts of Pb and Cd adsorbed based on 1 g of biosorbent being 277.8 and 13.62 mg/g for eggshells and 31.45 and 19.49 mg/g for bagasse, respectively. Moreover, kinetic modelling revealed that the process was well described by the pseudo – second order model for both Pb and Cd using eggshells and bagasse. Fixed bed studies were used to assess the dynamic adsorption behaviour of the eggshell – bagasse system using a lab – scale adsorption column of 2.3 cm in diameter and 30 cm in height. The effect of bed depth (4 – 12 cm) on 5 adsorbents (eggshells, bagasse, adsorbent A, adsorbent B and adsorbent C) in the removal of Pb were investigated. Adsorbents A, B and C were a combination of both eggshells and bagasse with adsorbent A constituting 75wt % bagasse and 25wt % eggshells, adsorbent B constituting 50wt % bagasse and 50wt % eggshells and adsorbent C constituting 25wt % bagasse and 75wt % eggshells. The column experiments highlighted an improvement in bed performance with an increase in bed depth resulting in greater mass transfer zones, breakthrough times and larger quantities of effluents treated. Two kinetic models (Thomas and Yoon–Nelson) were used to interpret the breakthrough curves where the data showed good fits to both models used. In determining the efficacy of the eggshell – bagasse biosorption system, adsorbent C was found to be most proficient in the removal of Pb with eggshells, adsorbent B, adsorbent A and bagasse following suit. The results from this investigation strongly suggest the plausible reuse of agricultural waste materials in the treatment of contaminated effluent through the biosorption process.

scholarly journals Eco-Efficient Biosorbent Based on Leucaena leucocephala Residues for the Simultaneous Removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) Ions from Water System: Sorption and Mechanism

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. Cimá-Mukul ◽  
Youness Abdellaoui ◽  
Mohamed Abatal ◽  
Joel Vargas ◽  
Arlette A. Santiago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leucaena Leucocephala ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Water System ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Southern Mexico ◽  
Lead And Cadmium ◽  
Biosorption Process ◽  
Monolayer Adsorption ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Leucaena leucocephala is a potential source of polyphenols widely available in southern Mexico. This work highlights the extraction of polyphenols from Leucaena leucocephala leaves waste (LLEPs) and the evaluation of their efficiency to remove the single and multicomponent Pb(II) and Cd(II) metal ions from aqueous solutions. Batch test conditions were carried out to examine the effects of contact time, initial metal ion concentration, and adsorbent dosage on the biosorption process. The surface textures and the composition of the LLEP biosorbent was characterized using pH of point of zero charge (pHPZC), attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry, respectively. Further analysis using ATR-FTIR after adsorption contact of biosorbent was also investigated. The highest Langmuir saturation monolayer adsorption capacity, qm, for the removal of Pb(II) by LLEPs was obtained as 25.51 and 21.55 mg/g in mono- and bimetal solutions, respectively. The pseudo-second-order model provided the best fit for the kinetic data obtained for the removal of Pb(II), Cd(II), and their mixture, and the k2 values depend on the adsorbent mass. This implied that the chemisorption process might be the mechanism of the solute ions-LLEPs interaction in this study. Furthermore, nearly 100% removal of lead and cadmium individually and 95% of their mixture was found using 0.9 g of LLEPs.

Mercury Sorption on Chitosan

2007 ◽  
Vol 20-21 ◽  
pp. 635-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karol Campos ◽  
Eric Guibal ◽  
Francisco Peirano ◽  
M. Ly ◽  
Holger Maldonado
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Sorption Isotherms ◽  
Sorption Kinetics ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Continuous Systems ◽  
Maximum Sorption

Mercury sorption on chitosan was investigated in batch and continuous systems. Chitosan sorption properties were determined through sorption isotherms. Langmuir and Freundlich equations were used for the modeling of isotherms at pH 5. In batch systems, maximum sorption capacities reached 550 mg Hg/g. Sorption kinetics have been studied as a function of sorbent particle size and stirring rate. Dynamic removal of mercury was tested in a fixed bed reactor investigating the following parameters: particle size, column size, flow velocity and metal ion concentration. Clark and Adams-Bohart models were evaluated for the simulation of breakthrough curves. This study shows that chitosan is an effective sorbent for the treatment and recovery of mercury from dilute effluents at near neutral pH.

Adsorptive removal of V(V) ions using clinoptilolite modified with polypyrrole and iron oxide nanoparticles in column studies

MRS Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (36) ◽  
pp. 2119-2127 ◽  
Author(s):  
NOMCEBO H. MTHOMBENI ◽  
SANDRINE MBAKOP ◽  
AOYI OCHIENG ◽  
MAURICE S. ONYANGO
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Column Studies ◽  
The Fourier Transform

AbstractClinoptilolite modified with polypyrrole and iron oxide nanoparticles (Cln-PPy-Fe3O4) nanocomposite as a potential adsorbent for V (V) ions was prepared via polymerization of pyrrole monomer using FeCl3 oxidant in aqueous medium in which clinoptilolite-Fe3O4 nanoparticles were suspended. The structure and morphology of the prepared adsorbent was analysed with the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM). Column fixed bed studies were performed to test the ability of the adsorbent to remove V (V) ions from aqueous solution. Low values of adsorbent exhaustion rate (AER) and large bed volumes were observed at lower metal ion concentration, higher bed mass and lower flow rate for V(V) removal indicating good performance. The volume of treated water processed at breakthrough point were found to be 0.09; 0.63 and 1.26 L for bed mass of 1, 2.5; and 5 g, respectively. The Yoon–Nelson and Thomas models appropriately described the breakthrough curves.

Continuous biosorption of nickel from aqueous solution using Chrysanthemum indicum derived biochar in a fixed-bed column

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (7) ◽  
pp. 1895-1906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sowmya Vilvanathan ◽  
S. Shanthakumar
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Column Studies ◽  
Nickel Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed Column ◽  
Nickel Ions ◽  
Chrysanthemum Indicum

The biosorption capability of Chrysanthemum indicum to remove nickel ions from aqueous solution in a fixed-bed column was examined in this study. Native C. indicum flower waste was improved for its biosorptive potential by pyrolysis to obtain its biochar form and, thereby, both raw (CIF-R) and biochar (CIF-BC) forms of the flower were used for Ni(II) removal. Fixed bed column studies were conducted to examine the influence of bed height (1.0–3.0 cm), flow rate (1.0–5.0 mL min−1) and initial metal ion concentration (25–75 mg L−1). The breakthrough curves (Cout/Cin vs time) were modelled using different dynamic adsorption models, viz. Adams-Bohart, Thomas and Yoon-Nelson model. Interpretation of the data revealed a favorable correlation with the Thomas model with higher R2 values and closer model-predicted and experimental biosorption capacity values. The equilibrium uptake capacity of CIF-R and CIF-BC for Ni(II) were found to be 14.02 and 29.44 mg g−1, respectively. Further, the column was regenerated using HCl as eluent, to desorb the adsorbed Ni(II) ions. The experimental results implied and affirmed the suitability of the biosorbents for nickel ion biosorption with its nature being favorable, efficient, and environmentally friendly.

scholarly journals Fixed-Bed Column Adsorption Studies of Lead (II) From Aqueous Solution Using Chitosan -G-Maleic Anhydride-G-Methacrylic Acidcopolymer

2020 ◽  
pp. 316-334
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Maleic Anhydride ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Continuous Adsorption ◽  
Bed Height ◽  
Column Adsorption ◽  
Dynamics Models

The adsorption of Lead (II) from aqueous solution by chitosan-g-maleic anhydride-g-methacrylic acidcopolymer was investigated in fixed- bed column.The continuous adsorption varying the effect of flow rates, bed height and concentration and breakthrough curves was evaluated and it was also analyzed by dynamics models namely, Boharts and Adam, Thomas and Yoon and Nelson models at different conditions.The breakthrough data fitted well to Thomas and Yoon Nelson models with high correlation coefficient, R 2 is 0.9835. The highest bed capacity of chitosan-g-maleicanhydride-g-methacrylicacid adsorbent was obtained using 1 ml /min flow rate, 100 ppm inlet Pb metal ion concentration, and 3 cm bed height

Heavy Metals Removal from Wastewater by Using Activated Peat

1992 ◽  
Vol 26 (9-11) ◽  
pp. 2309-2312 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. S. D'Avila ◽  
C. M. Matos ◽  
M. R. Cavalcanti
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Cation Exchange ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Stirred Tank Reactors ◽  
Metals Removal ◽  
Low Efficiency

The processes used to remove heavy metals from inorganic wastewater have in general low efficiency. The use of activated peat obtained by using a process similar to a cation exchange reaction increases the removal efficiency up to five times when compared with peat “in natura”. The main objective of this work is to show the fundamental mathematical model, governed by diffusion process and the algorithms utilized to design the batch and the continuous feed stirred tank reactors or in some cases a fixed bed reactor. The principal dimensions of these equipments are obtained from the knowledge of the activated peat's cation exchange capacity used in the process, and the main chemical characteristics of the heavy metal ion contained in the wastewater. Besides, two important parameters are also included: the ion concentration and the efficiency of the process obtained from laboratory kinetics experiments. For example Pb+2 is removed l:rom a wastewater at a concentration of 50g/m3 in five minutes or less, with an efficiency of 98%.

Biosorption of Pb2 +  and Cd2 +  in a Fixed Bed Column with Immobilised Chorella sp. Biomass

2008 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 1061-1069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Almaguer Cantu ◽  
Ma Teresa Garza-González ◽  
Javier Rivera de la Rosa ◽  
Jose Angel Loredo-Medrano
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Langmuir Model ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Orthogonal Collocation ◽  
Pellet Size ◽  
Fixed Bed Column ◽  
Chlorella Sp ◽  
Continuity Equations ◽  
Biosorption Equilibrium

The biosorption of Pb2 +  and Cd2 +  in a fixed bed column by immobilised Chlorella sp. was characterised in a fixed bed column. Effect of initial concentration of Pb2 +  and Cd2 + , pH, and pellet size on the biosorption capacity was studied, at laboratory scale, using a factorial experiment design 23, in a 10 cm height × 1 cm of diameter continuous flow column packed with immobilised biomass. Equilibrium uptake of Pb2 +  and Cd2 + , increased with increasing initial metal ion concentration. It was favoured to pH 5, with a pellet of 5 mm of diameter. Langmuir model described the biosorption equilibrium of both metals. The biosorption of each single cation was studied too in a large column (50 cm height × 5 cm of diameter) at bench scale with a range of flow of 40 to 80 mL min−1. The mass transfer coefficient was determined fitting the experimental data to continuity equations that were discretised in the radial terms with orthogonal collocation method.

scholarly journals Biosorption of Mn (II) by Spirogyra verrucosa collected from Manganese Mine Water

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 282
Author(s):  
Shailesh Rambhau Bansod ◽  
P B Nandkar
Keyword(s):  
Mine Water ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Mine Drainage ◽  
Abandoned Mines ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Treatment Technology ◽  
Biosorption Process ◽  
Green Algal

Mining industries frequently generates acid mine drainage (AMD) either by its operating or abandoned mines which are often characterized by an elevated levels of certain heavy metals, sulphate, low pH and some other toxic impurities in mine water creates environmental and ecological problems. Present study planned to suggest role of alga Spirogyra verrucosa in Manganese (Mn) removal by biosorption process from the mine water of Manganese mines of Nagpur District, Vidarbha Region, Maharashtra. The biosorption of Mn(II) ions from aqueous solution by using dead green algal (S.verrucosa) biomass was investigated by studying effect of pH, temperature, quantity of biosorbent, contact time as well as initial metal ion concentration. The optimized values obtained with respect to these parameters clearly indicates that pH 5, temperature 30°C, biosorbent quantity 1.0 gm/l, contact time 120 min. and initial metal ion concentration 50mg/l were the basic requirement for the biosorption of Mn(II) ions by dead algal biomass. Also, the biosorption kinetic and isotherm modeling applied to the equilibrium data for biosorption of Mn(II) ions onto alga reveals the fitness of the pseudo-second-order rate expression (R2=0.994) as well as the suitability of Langmuir (R2=0.859) and Freundlich (R2=0.761) isotherm models with an indication of the applicability of this metal ion-dried algal system for removal of Mn(II) ions in a monolayer biosorption as well as heterogenous surface conditions. However, comparatively biosorption equilibrium was better described by Langmuir isotherm model with monolayer biosorption capacity of S.verrucosa biomass 21.80 mg/g. Also, the maximum removal 40.66 mg/g (80.20%) of Mn(II) ion by alga under optimized conditions promises the potential use in mine water treatment technology.

Dynamic removal of uranium by chitosan: influence of operating parameters

1996 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 169-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marielle Jansson-Charrier ◽  
Eric Guibal ◽  
Jean Roussy ◽  
Robert Surjous ◽  
Pierre Le Cloirec
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Operating Parameters ◽  
Hydrodynamic Behaviour ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactors ◽  
Effective Sorbent ◽  
Predominant Effect ◽  
Main Operating ◽  
Abandoned Mine Site

New wastewater treatments involving biosorption processes are being developed. This work focuses on the dynamic removal of uranium using chitosan in fixed-bed reactors and investigates the main operating parameters: particle size, column size, flow velocity and metal ion concentration. The results confirm the predominant effect of diffusion on the control rate. The optimization of the process should take into account both sorption performances and hydrodynamic behaviour. The process is successfully applied to the treatment of leachates at an abandoned mine site. This study shows that chitosan is an effective sorbent for the treatment and recovery of uranium from dilute effluents.

scholarly journals Removal of chromium and Iron using mixed adsorbent for synthetic and industrial samples in a continuous column reactor

YMER Digital ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 21 (01) ◽  
pp. 98-111
Author(s):  
Dr. Srinivas Tadepalli ◽  
◽  
Dr. K.S.R Murthy ◽  
Dr. P Suresh Kumar ◽  
Dr. Prasanthi Kumari Nunna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Metal Removal ◽  
Heavy Metal Removal ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Industrial Effluent ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Saturation Time ◽  
Bed Height ◽  
Synthetic Solution

he results of the experiments showed that bed weight, flow rate, and initial metal ion concentration all play a role in the removal of Cr (III) and Fe (II). The optimized break through curve was obtained at 36cm bed height and 10ml/min for chromium where 97.5 to 100% removal was observed at a saturation time of 500-600 min. With the increase in bed height from 12cm to 36cm, both the breakthrough and saturation times for Cr (III) increased. The break through time at 12cm, 24cm, 36cm and 10ml/min for Cr (III) were 70 min, 105 min, and 35 min respectively. The saturation time for Cr (III) at 12cm, 24cm, 36cm and 10ml/min were 460 min, 490 min, and 500 min respectively. Similarly, the break through time for Fe (II) at 12cm, 24cm, 36cm and 10ml/min were 70 min, 80 min, and 100 min respectively. At 12cm, 24cm, 36cm, and 10ml/min, the saturation time for Fe (III) was 340 minutes, 360 minutes, and 430 minutes, respectively. Overall in the column performance comparison between synthetic solution and industrial effluents for chromium, synthetic solution performance was more superior at fixed volumetric flow rates of 10 ml/min and bed heights ranging from 12 cm to 36 cm But the reverse trend was observed in case of fixed bed heights of 36 cm (150 g) and variation of volumetric flow rates from 10ml/min to 30ml/min which indicates that industrial effluent performance was superior when compared to synthetic solution for heavy metal removal.

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