scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Modified Kaolin-Bentonite Composites for Enhanced Fluoride Removal from Drinking Water

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Ebenezer Annan ◽  
Emmanuel Nyankson ◽  
Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour ◽  
Stephen Kofi Armah ◽  
George Nkrumah-Buandoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Magnetite Nanoparticles ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Fluoride Removal ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
The Impact

Fluoride-contaminated drinking waters are known to cause severe health hazards such as fluorosis and arthritis. This paper presents the encapsulation of iron oxide nanoparticles in kaolin-bentonite composites adsorbents (KBNPs) for the removal of fluoride from drinking water by adsorption compared with kaolin-bentonite composite (KB). Adsorbents with an average weight of ∼200 mg and ∼7 mm diameter (granules) were prepared in the ratio of 10 : 10 : 0.1 for kaolinite, bentonite, and magnetite nanoparticles, respectively. The granules were air-dried and calcined at 750°C and contacted with 2 mg/L sodium fluoride solution at varying time periods. The adsorbents were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) formulation, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), whereas the adsorption mechanism and the kinetics were explained using the Langmuir isotherm, Freundlich models, and pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models. The results showed that the BET surface areas for the granules were 10 m2/g and 3 m2/g for KBNPs and KB, respectively. The SEM images for the adsorbents before and after adsorption confirm the plate-like morphology of kaolin and bentonite. The FTIR analyses of bentonite (3550 cm−1–4000 cm−1) and kaolin (400–1200 cm−1) correspond to the structural hydroxyl groups and water molecules in the interlayer space of bentonites and the vibrational modes of SiO4 tetrahedron of kaolin, respectively. The KBNPs composites also recorded a fluoride removal efficiency of ∼91% after 120 minutes compared with 64% for KB composites without Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The adsorptions of fluoride by the KBNPs and KB granules were found to agree with the Freundlich isotherm and a pseudo-second-order kinetic model, respectively. The results clearly show that the impregnation of clays with magnetite nanoparticles has significant effect in the removal of fluoride, and the implication of the results has been discussed to show the impact of clay-magnetite nanoparticles composites in the removal of fluoride from contaminated water.

scholarly journals Transformation of residual biomass into adsorbent materials: Applications to treatment of liquid effluents

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Samia Glissi ◽  
Meriem Tarbaoui ◽  
Laila Makouki ◽  
Khadija Legrouri ◽  
Hassan Hannache ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Phosphoric Acid ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Residual Biomass ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Adsorbent Materials

In this work, some adsorbent materials were prepared from residual biomass, which constitutes a real hazard for the environment and human health. So, in order to valorize this vegetal resource, a process of transformation was studied. The residual biomass was turned into adsorbent materials under the effect of chemical activation with phosphoric acid which allows the development of a large pore in the activated materials. The optimization of the conditions for the elaboration of our adsorbents was realized by experimental design by evaluating some parameters (percentage of phosphoric acid, temperature and time of activation) and their effects on the responses (capacity of adsorption of methylene blue, adsorbent yield), these parameters were selected after a screening study. The activation of our residual biomass was effected with 60% of phosphoric acid in 225°C while 115 min. The studied biomass was characterized by different physic-chemical methods (Differential Thermal Analysis /Thermogravimetric Analysis (DTA/TGA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Raman and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)); the results of characterization show the presence of the excellent textural and structural properties. The application of the best adsorbent in the removal of textile dyes (methylene blue) from aqueous solutions was studied. The impact of various parameters such as contact time, pH and concentration on the removal was evaluated by batch method. The adsorption isotherms were studied using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. Langmuir isotherm provided the best fit to the equilibrium data with a correlation coefficient equal to 0.998. This result shows the presence of monolayer adsorption. The experiments demonstrated that the removal of methylene blue followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The correlation coefficient is consistent and equal to unity, and the experimental qe value (44.17) was agreed with the calculated qe value (45.45) of pseudo-second-order then the value of pseudo-first-order which confirm a chemisorption process. The obtained results revealed that the elaborated material is an effective adsorbent for the removal of methylene blue.

scholarly journals Pseudo-Second-Order Calcium-Mediated Cryptosporidium parvum Oocyst Attachment to Environmental Biofilms

2016 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xia Luo ◽  
Sabrina Jedlicka ◽  
Kristen Jellison
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Kinetic Parameters ◽  
Cryptosporidium Parvum ◽  
Stream Water ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts are able to infect a wide range of mammals, including humans, via fecal-oral transmission. The remobilization of biofilm-associated C. parvum oocysts back into the water column by biofilm sloughing or bulk erosion poses a threat to public health and may be responsible for waterborne outbreaks; thus, the investigation of C. parvum attachment mechanisms to biofilms, particularly the physical and chemical factors controlling oocyst attachment to biofilms, is essential to predict the behavior of oocysts in the environment. In our study, biofilms were grown in rotating annular bioreactors using prefiltered stream water (0.2-μm retention) and rock biofilms (6-μm retention) until the mean biofilm thickness reached steady state. Oocyst deposition followed a calcium-mediated pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Kinetic parameters (i.e., initial oocyst deposition rate constant and total number of oocysts adhered to biofilms at equilibrium) from the model were then used to evaluate the impact of water conductivity on the attachment of oocysts to biofilms. Oocyst deposition was independent of solution ionic strength; instead, the presence of calcium enhanced oocyst attachment, as demonstrated by deposition tests. Calcium was identified as the predominant factor that bridges the carboxylic functional groups on biofilm and oocyst surfaces to cause attachment. The pseudo-second-order kinetic profile fit all experimental conditions, regardless of water chemistry and/or lighting conditions. IMPORTANCE The cation bridging model in our study provides new insights into the impact of calcium on the attachment of C. parvum oocysts to environmental biofilms. The kinetic parameters derived from the model could be further analyzed to elucidate the behavior of oocysts in commonly encountered complex aquatic systems, which will enable future innovations in parasite detection and treatment technologies to protect public health.

scholarly journals The adsorption and Fenton behavior of iron rich Terra Rosa soil for removal of aqueous anthraquinone dye solutions: kinetic and thermodynamic studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
pp. 3114-3125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doga Aktas ◽  
Nadir Dizge ◽  
H. Cengiz Yatmaz ◽  
Yasemin Caliskan ◽  
Yasin Ozay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Oxidation Process ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Anthraquinone Dye ◽  
Thermodynamic Studies ◽  
Soil Loading ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Adsorption and advanced oxidation processes are being extensively used for treatment of wastewater containing dye chemicals. In this study, the adsorption and Fenton behavior of iron rich Terra Rosa soil was investigated for the treatment of aqueous anthraquinone dye (Reactive Blue 19 (RB19)) solutions. The impact of pH, initial dye concentration, soil loading rate, contact time and temperature was systematically investigated for adsorption process. A maximum removal efficiency of dye (86.6%) was obtained at pH 2, soil loading of 10 g/L, initial dye concentration of 25 mg/L, and contact time of 120 min. Pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, and Weber–Morris kinetic models were applied to describe the adsorption mechanism and sorption kinetic followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Moreover, Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin isotherm models were used to investigate the isothermal mechanism and equilibrium data were well represented by the Langmuir equation. The maximum adsorption capacity of soil was found as 4.11 mg/g using Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The effect of soil loading and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) dosage was solely tested for Fenton oxidation process. The highest removal efficiency of dye (89.4%) was obtained at pH 2, H2O2 dosage of 10 mM, soil loading of 5 g/L, initial dye concentration of 50 mg/L, and contact time of 60 min. Thermodynamic studies showed that when the adsorption dosage of dye was 25 mg/L at 293–313 K, adsorption enthalpy (ΔH) and entropy (ΔS) were negative and adsorption free energy (ΔG) was positive. This result indicated that the adsorption was exothermic. Morphological characteristics of the soil were evaluated by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy before and after the adsorption and oxidation process.

scholarly journals Adsorption Analysis of Fluoride Removal Using Graphene Oxide/Eggshell Adsorbent

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 579
Author(s):  
Norhusna Mohamad Nor ◽  
Nur Hidayahtul Nazrah Kamil ◽  
Amirul Izan Mansor ◽  
Hawaiah Imam Maarof
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Fluoride Removal ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Adsorption Parameters ◽  
Fluoride Ions ◽  
Thermodynamic Studies ◽  
Adsorption Analysis ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Graphene oxide with eggshells (GO/ES) adsorbent has been studied for fluoride ions (F–) removal. An adsorption study was conducted in batch experiments at different adsorption parameters, which are initial F– concentration, contact time, and temperature. The effects of these adsorption parameters towards F– removal by using GO/ES adsorbent were investigated. The adsorption parameters were then analyzed with adsorption isotherms (Langmuir and Freundlich), kinetics (pseudo-first-order and second-order) and thermodynamic studies. Under various parameters, GO/ES is proven as an effective adsorbent with an adsorption capacity of F– are up to 48 mg/g. The experimental data were satisfactorily fitted with Langmuir isotherm, which illustrated the monolayer pattern of F– adsorption into GO/ES adsorbent. The adsorption kinetic analysis indicated that the adsorption data could be well described by Pseudo-second-order kinetic model, which indicated the chemisorption process, while thermodynamic studies revealed that the adsorption of F– was an exothermic process.

scholarly journals Heavy Metal Adsorption by Dewatered Iron-Containing Waste Sludge

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-456
Author(s):  
Sayiter Yildiz ◽  
Selahattin Sevinç
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Drinking Water Treatment ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Wastewater Sludge ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Nickel Ion ◽  
Waste Sludge ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Abstract Drinking water treatment plants produce significant amounts of waste sludge. In this study, removal of Nickel ion by use of wastewater sludge was aimed. The adsorption capability of waste sludge was optimized with varying physical parameters such as pH, adsorbent dosage, adsorbate concentration, contact time, shaking speed and temperature. Initial concentration was set as 25 mg/dm3, absorbent dose was set as 0.3 g/cm3, and temperature was set as 25 °C. Compliance of balance data with Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and D-R isotherm models was investigated. The highest R2 values were obtained with Freundlich isotherm (R2 = 0.92-0.95). Adsorption kinetics was analysed using pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order, Weber and Morris intraparticle diffusion and Elovich kinetic models, and the system was found to be in a better compliance with pseudo-second order kinetic model. Iron sludge was used as sorbent, and accordingly total iron ion measurements were carried out to determine its possible effects on water. Additionally, SEM, EDX, FTIR spectroscopy, XRD spectrum and atomic force microscope (AFM) measurements were conducted to determine the interaction between the sorbent and metal ions, in addition to characterization of the sorbent. As indicated by research results, drinking water treatment sludge proved to be a potential adsorbent for removal of nickel(II) ions from the solution.

Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan templated Mesoporous Silica: Efficient use of Mesoporous Silica in the removal of Cu(II) from Aqueous Solutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Lalchhing puii ◽  
◽  
Seung-Mok Lee ◽  
Diwakar Tiwari ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Background Electrolyte ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Sorption Data ◽  
Column Reactor ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
Freundlich Adsorption Isotherm ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

A mesoporous silica was synthesized by annealing (3-Aminopropyl) triethoxysilane grafted chitosan at 800˚C. The mesoporous silica was characterized by the XRD (X-ray diffraction) analysis. The BET specific surface area and pore size of silica was found to be 178.42 m2/g and 4.13 nm. The mesoporous silica was then employed for the efficient remediation of aqueous solutions contaminated with Cu(II) under batch and column reactor operations. The mesoporous silica showed extremely high per cent removal of Cu(II) at wide pH range i.e., pH ~2.0 to 7.0. Relatively a fast uptake of Cu(II) was occurred and high percentage removal was obtained at initial concentrations studied from 1.0 to 15.0 mg/L. The equilibrium state sorption data were utilized for the Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherm studies. Moreover, the effect of an increase in background electrolyte concentrations from 0.0001 to 0.1 mol/L NaNO3 was assessed for the uptake of Cu(II) by mesoporous silica. The equilibrium sorption was achieved within 240 min of contact and the kinetic data is best fitted to the pseudo-second-order and fractal like pseudo-second-order kinetic models. In addition, the mesoporous silica was used for dynamic studies under column reactor operations. The breakthrough curve was then used for the non-linear fitting of the Thomas equation and the loading capacity of the column for Cu(II) was estimated.

scholarly journals Development of Biochars Derived from Water Bamboo (Zizania latifolia) Shoot Husks Using Pyrolysis and Ultrasound-Assisted Pyrolysis for the Treatment of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) in Wastewater

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1615
Author(s):  
Thanh Tam Nguyen ◽  
Hung-Hsiang Chen ◽  
Thi Hien To ◽  
Yu-Chen Chang ◽  
Cheng-Kuo Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Reactive Black 5 ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Zizania Latifolia ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted ◽  
Green Technique

Adsorbent made by carbonization of biomass under oxygen-limited conditions has become a promising material for wastewater treatment owing to its cost-effective, simple, and eco-friendly processing method. Ultrasound is considered a green technique to modify carbon materials because it uses water as the solvent. In this study, a comparison of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) adsorption capacity between biochar (BC) generated by pyrolysis of water bamboo (Zizania latifolia) husks at 600 °C and ultrasound-assisted biochar (UBC) produced by pyrolysis at 600 °C assisted by ultrasonic irradiation was performed. UBC showed a greater reaction rate and reached about 80% removal efficiency after 4 h, while it took 24 h for BC to reach that level. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images indicated that the UBC morphology surface was more porous, with the structure of the combination of denser mesopores enhancing physiochemical properties of UBC. By Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller (BET), the specific surface areas of adsorbent materials were analyzed, and the surface areas of BC and UBC were 56.296 m2/g and 141.213 m2/g, respectively. Moreover, the pore volume of UBC was 0.039 cm3/g, which was higher than that of BC at 0.013 cm3/g. The adsorption isotherms and kinetics revealed the better fits of reactions to Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic model, indicating the inclination towards monolayer adsorption and chemisorption of RB5 on water bamboo husk-based UBC.

Preparation and Aplication of Cation Adsorbent by Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis L.)

2011 ◽  
Vol 396-398 ◽  
pp. 75-87
Author(s):  
Zai Fu Yang ◽  
Xiao Jing Yang ◽  
Li Hong Sun ◽  
Lian Lian Xu
Keyword(s):  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Cation Exchange ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Reaction Medium ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Solidago Canadensis ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

ABSTRACT: Cation adsorbent was prepared from the Solidago Canadensis（which are abandoned agricultural land of alien invasive plants）by Sulfuric acid esterification modified , isoamyl alcohol as reaction medium. Design L934 orthogonal experiment, the Solidago canadensis cation exchange adsorbent, the optimal preparation conditions. Experimental results show that at 15°C, concentrated sulfuric acid and amyl alcohol volume ratio of 5:6 obtained under conditions of Solidago canadensis cation exchange adsorbent for Pb(II) exchange best. The experimental results of Pb(II) adsorption onto the Solidago Canadensis based cation adsorbent showed that the best conditions are: the initial pH 5, the concentration of Pb(II) 300mg/L，the dosage of cation adsorbent 1.2mg/L and adsorption time 3h. The adsorption data were analyzed by using pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetic models were found to follow the pseudo-second-order kinetic model.

Studies of Chromium Removal from Tannery Effluents by Dead Streptomyces Rimosus

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Nasser Sahmoune ◽  
Krim Louhab ◽  
Aissa Boukhiar
Keyword(s):  
Fractional Power ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Streptomyces Rimosus ◽  
Tannery Effluents ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ph Range

Dead streptomyces rimosus was found to be an effective biosorbent for the removal of chromium from industrial tanning effluents. A sorption level of 65 mg/g was observed at pH 4.8 while the precipitation effect augmented this value at a higher pH range. Chromium desorption increased with decreasing desorption agents pH (including HCl and H2SO4) to a maximum value of 95% at approximately zero pH. The biosorption data of trivalent chromium by streptomyces rimosus has been used for kinetic studies based on fractional power, Elovich, pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order rate expressions. The time-dependent Cr (III) biosorption data were well-described by a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The intraparticle diffusion is not the rate-limiting step for the whole reaction. It was found that the biosorption equilibrium data fit well with the Langmuir model.

A Comparative Sorption Study of Ni (II) form Aqueous Solution Using Silica Gel, Amberlite IR-120 and Sawdust

2019 ◽  
Vol 233 (9) ◽  
pp. 1275-1292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atta ul Haq ◽  
Muhammad Rasul Jan ◽  
Jasmin Shah ◽  
Maria Sadia ◽  
Muhammad Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Sorption Capacity ◽  
Silica Gel ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sorption Process ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Sorption Data ◽  
Desorption Study ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Sorption Study

Abstract The presence of heavy metals in water causes serious problems and their treatment before incorporating into the water body is a challenge for researchers. The present study was conducted to compare the sorption study of Ni (II) using silica gel, amberlite IR-120 and sawdust of mulberry wood in batch system under the influence of pH, initial Ni (II) concentration and contact time. It was observed that sorption process was depending upon pH and maximum sorption was achieved at pH 7.0. Kinetic data were well fitted into pseudo-second order kinetic model due to high R2 values and closeness of experimental sorption capacity and calculated sorption capacity of pseudo-second order. Isotherms study showed that Langmuir is one of the most suitable choices to explain sorption data due to high R2 values. The monolayer sorption capacities of silica gel, amberlite IR-120 and sawdust were found to be 33.33, 25.19, and 33.67 mg g−1, respectively. Desorption study revealed that NaCl is one of the most appropriate desorbent. It may be concluded from this study that sawdust is a suitable sorbent due to low cost, abundant availability and recycling of the materials for further study.

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