Modification of Multilayer Carbon Nanotubes for the Removal of Arsenate

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 3835-3840
Author(s):  
Libing Liao ◽  
Gin-Lung Liu ◽  
Jiin-Shuh Jean ◽  
Wei-Teh Jiang ◽  
Zhaohui Li
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Carbon Adsorbent ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Multilayer Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Removal Of Arsenic ◽  
Composite Carbon

The aim of this study was to explore a new nano-composite carbon adsorbent material for the removal of arsenic from water. The multilayer carbon nanotubes (MCNTs) were treated with different acids and/or modified with iron to create more surface COOH sites or Fe-impregnated MCNTs for the enhanced uptake of As(V). Tests were conducted as a function of initial As(V) concentrations, contact time, and solution pH. The coverage of ferric hydroxides on MCNTs and the uptake of As on Fe-MCNTs were independently confirmed by field emission scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analyses. With an As(V) uptake capacities of 27 mg/g on Fe-MCNTs and 14 mg/g on acid-MCNTs, the material showed superior performance for As(V) removal.

scholarly journals Manganese Deposition Content in Carbon Nanotubes Based Filters: Energy Dispersive X-ray and Rutherford Backscatter Spectrometry Investigations

2021 ◽  
pp. 108-116
Author(s):  
Emad M. Elsehly
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Manganese Content ◽  
Energy Dispersive ◽  
Rutherford Backscatter Spectrometry ◽  
Manganese Concentration ◽  
Diameter Distribution ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Functionalized Mwcnts

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) based filters have a prospective advantage compared to the commercial filters due to their lightweight and ability to work without electricity or heat. The manganese (Mn) removal from aqueous solutions by oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (O-MWCNTs) was investigated. The filtration performance was studied under ambient conditions: the solution pH, the initial manganese concentration, and the MWCNT-filter mass. The samples of MWCNT-filters were investigated using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and rutherford backscatter spectrometry (RBS) to account for the manganese content within the MWCNT-filter. These techniques were conducted to study the oxidation effect on the morphology of MWCNTs and evaluate the oxygen functional groups and the average diameter distribution. Based on these examinations, the competence of Mn removal may exceed 91% for 50 ppm initial concentration of Mn, proposing that functionalized MWCNTs is a promising filter. The Mn removal was achieved at low pH with removal enhancement at the pH of 2. Functionalized MWCNTs based filters are promising candidate for heavy metal ions removal from industrial wastewater.

scholarly journals Application of Chitosan and Activated Carbon Nano-composite in Removal of Nitrite, Phosphate, and Ammonia From Aquaculture Wastewater

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-112
Author(s):  
Hassan Rezaei ◽  
Saeedeh Rastegar ◽  
Sanaz Naseri
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Wastewater Reuse ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Carbon Adsorbent ◽  
Fish Farms ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
Effluent Concentration ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Aquaculture Wastewater

Developing an adsorbent with natural components is one of the effective methods to reduce the amount of wastewater pollutants. Wastewater reuse can improve the quality of water prior to entering the natural environment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of chitosan nano-composite and activated carbon adsorbent in the removal of nitrite, phosphate, and ammonia pollutants from fish farms of Aq-Qala. To prepare the adsorbents, the shrimp shells were converted to nano-chitosan. The date palm kernel was prepared and activated with oxalic acid in pyrolysis furnace by injecting nitrogen gas into activated carbon, then, the nano-composite was prepared from nanochitosan and activated carbon. A field-laboratory study was conducted during the winter of 2018, and then, batches of synthesized nano-composite were investigated and the effects of pH, initial effluent concentration, and adsorption time were investigated. The experiments were performed in the pH range of 5-8, effluent concentration of 25-100 mg/L, and contact time of 15-90 minutes. The results showed that at optimum conditions (pH of 7, effluent concentration of 50 mg/L, and contact time of 60 minutes), the highest removal percentage and adsorption capacity for nitrite, phosphate, and ammonia contaminants were 99.98%, 99.77%, and 65.65%, and 6.65, 6.14, and 7.32 mg/g , respectively. Due to the high removal percentage (99.98%) of the chitosan and activated carbon nano-composite, the adsorbent was highly capable of removing pollutants (nitrite, phosphate, and ammonia).

Biosorption of Zn(II) from Aqueous Solution by Amusium pleuronectes Shell

2016 ◽  
Vol 675-676 ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
K. Chantarasunthon ◽  
Kanyakorn Teanchai ◽  
Wichian Siriprom
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Physical Adsorption ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Batch Method ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
X Ray ◽  
High Level

In this study, the experimental investigation and assessment the absorption capacity for Zn ion with Amusium Pleuronectes shell. The investigations were carried out by batch method and variables of the batch experiment include solution pH, Contact time, were determind. The mechanism of bisorption is chemisorption or/and physical adsorption was confirmed by X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF). The results showed that the Amusium Pleuronectes shell has a high level of absorption capacity for Zn (II) ions. Another that result of mechanism of biosorption suggests and confirm with the result of XRD and EDXRF.

scholarly journals Simultaneous Adsorption of Chromium and Acidic Dye from Leather Tannery Model Wastewater Using a Novel Modified Nanoclay

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahsa Golghasemi Sorkhabi ◽  
Hassan Aghdasinia ◽  
Fatemeh Notghi Oskui ◽  
Afzal Karimi ◽  
Mortaza Golizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Contact Time ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Initial Solution ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Binary Solutions ◽  
Adsorbent Dosage ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Simultaneous Adsorption ◽  
Bet Analysis

Abstract Simultaneous removal of Cr^3+ and acidic dye from model tannery wastewater was investigated using local nano clay modified by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride (CHPTAC) surfactant. X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulfur analysis (CHNS), Brunauer-Emmet-Teller (BET) analysis and pH of zero point charge (pH_ZPC) analyses were carried out for characterization of the adsorbent, and adsorptive properties of the modified clay were investigated by batch experiments. The effects of essential parameters, such as adsorbent dosage, initial solution pH, initial solution concentration, contact time, and temperature, were studied. Maximum adsorption values (99.74% for Cr^3+ and 83.26% for dye) were obtained in the following conditions: pH of 4, initial concentration of 100 mg/L, adsorbent dosage of 15000 mg/L, contact time of 30 min. The effect of contaminants’ concentration was also investigated through response surface methodology (RSM), central composite face-centered (CCF) design and an empirical model was presented. The results of kinetic models’ studies demonstrated that simultaneous adsorption of contaminants follows the pseudo-second-order model, and the adsorption data of single and binary solutions fitted nonlinearly to isotherm models showed that the adsorption of Cr (III) from binary and single solutions follow Langmuir and Dubinin-Radushkevitch (D-R) isotherms, respectively. Adsorption of dye from both single and binary solutions follows Redlich- Peterson (R-PT) isotherm. Maximum adsorption capacities were obtained to be 193.1390 mg/g and 144.1782 mg/g for Cr^3+ and dye, respectively. Synergistic and antagonistic adsorptions were observed in binary solutions.

scholarly journals Statistical Optimization of As(V) Adsorption Parameters onto Epichlorohydrin/Fe3O4 Crosslinked Chitosan Derivative Nanocomposite using Box-Behnken Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 997-1007
Author(s):  
Vijayanand Nagarajan ◽  
Raja Ganesan ◽  
Srinivasan Govindan ◽  
Prabha Govind
Keyword(s):  
Contact Time ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
P Value ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Adsorption Parameters ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Removal Of Arsenic

In this study, Box-Behnken design (BBD) in response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize As(V) removal from an aqueous solution onto synthesized crosslinked carboxymethylchitosan-epichlorohydrin/Fe3O4 nanaocomposite. The factors like solution pH, adsorbent dose, contact time and temperature were optimized by the method which shows high correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.9406), and a predictive quadratic polynomial model equation. The adequacy of the model and parameters were evaluated by analysis of variance (ANOVA) with their significant factors of Fischer’s F-test (p < 0.05). Seven significant parameters with interaction effects in the experiment with p-value < 0.0001 was observed, having a maximum removal efficiency of As(V) is 95.1%. Optimal conditions of dosage, pH, temperature, initial ion concentration and contact time in the process were found to be 0.7 g, pH 6.5, 308K, 10 mg/L and 60 min respectively. Langmuir isotherm model fitted better than the Freundlich model having a maximum adsorption capacity of 28.99 mg/g, a high regression value of 0.9988, least chi-square value of 0.1781. The process was found to follow monolayer adsorption and pseudo-second-order kinetics. Thermodynamic parameters indicate the process is spontaneous, endothermic and physisorption in nature. Successful regeneration of the adsorbent implies its applicability to the removal of arsenic from real life wastewater.

scholarly journals Removal of mercury (II) from aqueous solutions by multiwalled carbon nanotubes coated with manganese oxide

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 258-264
Author(s):  
Abbas Khodabakhshi ◽  
Hassan Asgarian
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Initial Density ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
Mn Oxide ◽  
The Impact

Background and aims: Water pollution by heavy metals is one of the most important environmental problems. Among the heavy metals, mercury (Hg) is a very toxic metal and its high concentration can lead to impaired pulmonary and renal dysfunction. The aim of this study was to determine the amount of Hg removal by carbon nanotubes coated with manganese (Mn) oxide from aqueous solutions. Methods: In this study, multi-walled carbon nanotubes coated with Mn oxide were prepared and used to remove Hg from aqueous environments. In addition, the physical and structural characteristics of the nanotubes were determined by the X-ray diffraction (XRD). The impact of diverse variables was further investigated, including the initial concentration of Hg, the initial pH of the solution, contact time, mixing rate, as well as the amount of nano-composite and the impacts of confounders (nitrate and chloride). Finally, optimum conditions for each of these parameters were obtained by the Taguchi statistical method. Results: The XRD analysis showed that the nanotubes were properly coated with Mn oxide. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that under pH 7, the rate of mixing of 150 rpm, the contact time of 60 minutes, the amount of nano-composite of 60 mg, and the initial density of Hg 80 mg/L can be achieved by removing 95% Hg. Moreover, the confounder factors of nitrate and chloride reduced the amount of Hg removal by 4 and 5%, respectively. Conclusion: Based on the results, the nanotubes coated with Mn oxide can be used as easy and strong absorbents for the rapid absorption of Hg from drinking water and industrial wastewater.

scholarly journals Adsorption Mechanism of Ciprofloxacin from Water by Synthesized Birnessite

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuebing Xing ◽  
Jingwen Feng ◽  
Guocheng Lv ◽  
Kenan Song ◽  
Lefu Mei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Adsorption Mechanism ◽  
Surface Adsorption ◽  
Oxidation States ◽  
Alkaline Condition ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
X Ray

The efficiency of ciprofloxacin (CIP) adsorption on synthesized birnessite was systematically studied under varying physicochemical conditions, such as solution pH, contact time, initial CIP concentration, and different average oxidation states (AOS) of Mn in birnessite. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and molecular simulations were employed to investigate the adsorption mechanism of CIP on birnessite. Experimental results showed that surface adsorption instead of cation exchange was responsible for the uptake of CIP on birnessite. The quantum mechanics simulation showed that the final energy of the interaction between CIP and birnessite was smaller under the condition when the AOS of Mn was lower, in comparison to the case when the AOS of Mn was high. The highest CIP adsorption occurred under a weak alkaline condition.

Comparative Studies of Activated Carbon-Attapulgite and Zeolite-Attapulgite Composite Adsorbent on Congo Red Adsorption

2010 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
Zhang Weng ◽  
Z.Q. Jing ◽  
Yu Kong ◽  
Wei Shen
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Congo Red ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Carbon Adsorbent ◽  
Adsorption Rate ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Composite Adsorbent ◽  
The Difference

This study investigated the adsorption of congo red by activated carbon-attapulgite composite adsorbent (ACA) and zeolite-attapulgite composite adsorbent (ZA) from aqueous solution. All of these two adsorbents have mesopores and macropores structure different from general activated carbon adsorbent with micropores distribution through analysis of mercury porosimeter .The research focused on the effects of adsorption capacity in four aspects: contact time, solution pH, temperature and initial dye concentration. The results indicated that ACA had higher adsorption rate in the first 30 min contact time and ZA had higher removal percentage because of the difference on the pore size and total pore area. There was little difference on removal percentage of ACA and ZA when pH changing from 1 to 13 and the adsorption rate exceeded 94% in all kinds of pH condition. The removal efficiency of congo red on ACA and ZA increased from 92% to 95% with increase of temperature from 293K to323K. The reduction rate of congo red decreased with an increase in the initial congo red concentration for ACA and ZA.These results suggest that all of the two adsorbents is a potential low-cost adsorbent for the dye removal from industrial wastewater.

Removal of Arsenic from Wastewater by Using Pretreating Orange Peel

2013 ◽  
Vol 773 ◽  
pp. 889-892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Peng ◽  
Hong Yan Xiao ◽  
Xian Zhong Cheng ◽  
Hong Mei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Orange Peel ◽  
Local Fields ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Adsorption Removal ◽  
Removal Of Arsenic

The use of low-cost and eco-friendly adsorbents has been investigated as an ideal alternative to the currentexpensive methods of removing arsenic from wastewater. Orange peel was collected from the local fields of orangetrees and converted into a low-cost adsorbent. The effects of solution pH, contact time, and concentration of orange peel have beenstudied. The maximum adsorption capacity calculated from the Langmuirisotherm model was 43.69 mg g-1,Based on the adsorption capacity, the pretreating orange peel was shown to be promising materials for adsorption removal ofarsenics from aqueous solutions.

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