Adsorption Study of Lead Ions on Nickel-Metal Organic Framework
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Nickel(II) based metal-organic framework (MOF) was synthesized using terephthalic acid, C6H4(COOH)2 as an organic linker. This MOF was characterized and used as an adsorbent for the removal of lead ions in aqueous medium. Characterization was conducted by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis and scanning electron microscopy techniques. The removal of Pb2+ ions from aqueous medium varied with contact time, concentration, pH and temperature.