scholarly journals Nitrate removal from aqueous solution using natural zeolite-supported zero-valent iron nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 224-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sepehri ◽  
M. Heidarpour ◽  
J. Abedi-Koupai
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Natural Zeolite ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Nitrate Removal ◽  
Zero Valent Iron ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Initial Concentration

A report on the synthesis and characterization of nanoscale zero-valent iron in the presence of natural zeolite as a stabilizer is presented. This novel adsorbent (Ze-nZVI) was synthesized by the sodium borohydride reduction method. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images revealed that the stabilized nZVI particles were uniformly dispersed across the zeolite surface without obvious aggregation. The synthesized Ze-nZVI material was then tested for the removal of nitrate from aqueous solution. The effect of various parameters on the removal process, such as initial concentration of nitrate, contact time, initial pH, and Ze-nZVI dosage, was studied. Batch experiments revealed that the supported nZVI materials generally have great flexibility and high activity for nitrate removal from aqueous solution. The nitrogen mass balance calculation showed that ammonium was the major product of nitrate reduction by Ze-nZVI (more than 84% of the nitrate reduced); subsequently the natural zeolite in Ze-nZVI removed it completely via adsorption. The kinetic experiments indicated that the removal of nitrate followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The removal efficiency for nitrate decreased continuously with an increase in the initial solution pH value and Ze-nZVI dosage but increased with the increase in the initial concentration of nitrate. The overall results indicated the potential efficacy of Ze-nZVI for environmental remediation application.

Metal Adsorbent Prepared from Coir Pith as Agricultural Waste: Adsorption of Zn(II) and Pb(II) from Aqueous Solution

2013 ◽  
Vol 545 ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kitirote Wantala ◽  
Nusavadee Pojananukij ◽  
Pongsert Sriprom ◽  
Tinnakorn Kumsaen ◽  
Arthit Neramittagapong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Initial Solution ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Freundlich Isotherms ◽  
Coir Pith

Adsorption of Zn(II) and Pb(II) from aqueous solution were studied by using modified coir pith as an adsorbent. The extended adsorption conditions were investigated as a function of calcination temperature, contact time, adsorbent size, initial pH of solution and initial Zn(II) and Pb(II) concentrations. The adsorption capacity increased rapidly in first 5 minute and reached equilibrium in 120 minutes for Zn(II) and 10 minutes for Pb(II). In case of Zn(II); the results showed that the calcination temperature of modified coir pith above 600oC gave the higher adsorption capacity. The sizes of modified coir pith have no effect on the adsorption capacity. The adsorption capacity increased with increasing initial solution pH value. In case of Pb(II); the calcination temperature of modified coir pith showed no effect on the adsorption capacity. The sizes of modified coir pith showed a little effect on the adsorption capacity. The adsorption capacity increased with increasing of initial solution pH value up to pH of 3 and then stable. The results also corresponded with the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms and pseudo second order kinetic adsorption models. The modified coir pith gave a higher Zn(II) and Pb(II) adsorption capacity of 29.33 mg Zn(II)/g adsorbent and 36.50 mg Pb(II)/g adsorbent, respectively.

scholarly journals Kinetics, Isotherm and Thermodynamic Studies for Efficient Adsorption of Congo Red Dye from Aqueous Solution onto Novel Cyanoguanidine-Modified Chitosan Adsorbent

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 4446
Author(s):  
Nouf F. Al-Harby ◽  
Ebtehal F. Albahly ◽  
Nadia A. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Congo Red ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Dye Adsorption ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Amino Groups ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Intraparticle Diffusion Model ◽  
Modified Chitosan

Novel Cyanoguanidine-modified chitosan (CCs) adsorbent was successfully prepared via a four-step procedure; first by protection of the amino groups of chitosan, second by insertion of epoxide rings, third by opening the latter with cyanoguanidine, and fourth by restoring the amino groups through elimination of the protection. Its structure and morphology were checked using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. The adsorption capacity of CCs for Congo Red (CR) dye was studied under various conditions. It decreased significantly with the increase in the solution pH value and dye concentration, while it increased with increasing temperature. The adsorption fitted to the pseudo-second order kinetic model and Elovich model. The intraparticle diffusion model showed that the adsorption involved a multi-step process. The isotherm of CR dye adsorption by CCs conforms to the Langmuir isotherm model, indicating the monolayer nature of adsorption. The maximum monolayer coverage capacity, qmax, was 666.67 mg g−1. Studying the thermodynamic showed that the adsorption was endothermic as illustrated from the positive value of enthalpy (34.49 kJ mol−1). According to the values of ΔG°, the adsorption process was spontaneous at all selected temperatures. The value of ΔS° showed an increase in randomness for the adsorption process. The value of activation energy was 2.47 kJ mol−1. The desorption percentage reached to 58% after 5 cycles. This proved that CCs is an efficient and a promising adsorbent for the removal of CR dye from its aqueous solution.

scholarly journals Sorption of Chromium(VI), Cadmium(II) Ions and Methylene Blue Dye by Pristine, Defatted and Carbonized Nigella sativa L. Seeds from Aqueous Solution

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 471-483
Author(s):  
Patience Mapule Thabede ◽  
Ntaote David Shooto ◽  
Eliazer Bobby Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Nigella Sativa ◽  
Physical Adsorption ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Methylene Blue Dye ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Chromium Vi

Present study reports on the sorption study of chromium(VI), cadmium(II) ions and methylene blue dye by pristine, defatted and carbonized Nigella sativa L. seeds from aqueous solution. The removal of oil from pristine Nigella sativa L. (PNS) seeds was carried out by defatting the Nigella sativa with acetone and N,N-dimethylformamide and then labelled ANS and DNS, respectively. Thereafter the defatted ANS and DNS adsorbents were carbonized at 600 ºC for 2 h under nitrogen and labelled as CANS and CDNS. The results of pristine, defatted and carbonized seeds were compared. The removal of Cr(VI), Cd(II) and methylene blue dye from aqueous solutions was investigated by varying adsorbate concentration, solution pH, reaction contact time and temperature of the solution. The SEM images indicated that the surface morphology of PNS was irregular, whilst ANS and DNS had pores and cavities. CANS and CDNS was heterogeneous and had pores and cavities. FTIR spectroscopy showed that the adsorbents surfaces had bands that indicated a lot of oxygen containing groups. The pH of the solution had an influence on the removal uptake of Cr(VI), Cd(II) and methylene blue. The sorption of Cr(VI) decreased when pH of the solution was increased due to different speciation of Cr(VI) ions whilst the removal of Cd(II) and methylene blue increased when solution pH was increased. Pseudo first order kinetic model well described the adsorption of Cr(VI), Cd(II) and methylene blue onto PNS. On the other hand, the kinetic data for ANS, CANS, DNS and CDNS was well described by pseudo second order. Furthermore, the removal mechanism onto PNS and ANS was better described by Freundlich multilayer model. The CANS, DNS and CDNS fitted Langmuir monolayer model. Thermodynamic parameters indicated that the sorption processes of Cr(VI), Cd(II) and methylene blue was endothermic and effective at high temperatures for all adsorbents. The ΔSº and ΔHº had positive values this confirmed that the sorption of Cr(VI), Cd(II) and methylene blue onto all adsorbents was random and endothermic, respectively. The values of ΔGº confirmed that the sorption of Cr(VI), Cd(II) and methylene blue on all adsorbents was spontaneous and predominated by physical adsorption process. The CANS had highest adsorption capacity of 99.82 mg/g for methylene blue, 96.89 mg/g for Cd(II) and 87.44 mg/g for Cr(VI) followed by CDNS with 93.90, 73.91 and 65.38 mg/g for methylene blue, Cd(II) and Cr(VI), respectively. The ANS capacities were 58.44, 45.28 and 48.96 mg/g whilst DNS capacities were 48.19, 32.69 and 34.65 mg/g for methylene blue, Cd(II) and Cr(VI), respectively. PNS had the lowest sorption capacities at 43.88, 36.01 and 19.84 mg/g for methylene blue, Cd(II) and Cr(VI), respectively.

Adsorption for Au3+ by Persimmon Tannins Immobilized on Collagen Fiber

2013 ◽  
Vol 745-746 ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Lei Liu ◽  
Zhong Min Wang ◽  
Jian Cui ◽  
Zhi De Zhou ◽  
Gui Yin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Collagen Fiber ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Adsorption Behaviour ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Precious Metal Ions

A novel adsorbent which is effective to adsorb Au3+ was prepared using immobilized persimmon tannin (PT) on collagen fiber by glutaraldehyde crosslinking. The adsorption behaviour of this new adsorbent to Au3+ in aqueous solution was investigated. The effects of various factors such as initial solution pH, temperature, ionic strength and initial concentration of Au3+ on the influence of the adsorption process were studied. The equilibrium adsorption capacity reached 2347 mg/g at 323 K and pH value 2.0 when the initial concentration of Au3+ in aqueous solution was 500 mg/L. The immobilized PT was characterized by FT-IR, XRD and SEM. The results indicated that Au3+ changed to gold by oxidation adjacent phenol hydroxyl groups of persimmon tannin. Experiments also showed that adsorption isotherms of immobilized tannin for Au3+ could be described by Langmuir models. Immobilized PT adsorption provided a new way for the separation of the precious metal ions

Removal of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solution Using Activated Carbon Prepared from Several Agriculture By-Products

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 582-590
Author(s):  
Zi Cheng Yi ◽  
Shi Ming Luo ◽  
Gen Li ◽  
Hua Shou Li ◽  
Hui Min Lin
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Sulphuric Acid ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Peanut Shell ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
By Products ◽  
Agitation Time

The adsorption characteristics of Cr(VI) on activated carbon prepared from several agriculture by-products via sulphuric acid-treatment were compared and the best concentration of sulphuric acid for carbonization were evaluated. It is confirmed that peanut shell is best material for the absorption of Cr(VI) ion from aqueous solution among hybrid giant napier straw, rice husk and commercial activated carbon in this study. The effects of agitation time, solution pH, temperature and Cr(VI) initial concentration on Cr(VI) adsorption were investigated. The 3:1 volume ratio of sulphuric acid : deionized water is the optimal concentration for Cr(VI) biosorption for peanut shell carbonization. Cr(VI) adsorption is highly dependent on solution pH. Initial solution pH =1.5 was the most favorable pH for Cr(VI) removal. Cr(VI) biosorption increases with increasing initial concentration, agitation time and solution temperature. The adsorption kinetics is found well fitted to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The adsorption equilibrium data are best represented by Langmuir model.The maximum adsorption capacity of carbonized peanut shell for Cr(VI) reached 26.22 mg/g.

Adsorption Characteristics of Phenol in Aqueous Solution by Pinus massoniana Biochar

2013 ◽  
Vol 295-298 ◽  
pp. 1154-1160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo Zhi Deng ◽  
Xue Yuan Wang ◽  
Xian Yang Shi ◽  
Qian Qian Hong
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Pinus Massoniana ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Adsorbent Dosage ◽  
Salt Ions ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

The objective of this paper is to investigate the feasibility of phenol adsorption from aqueous solution by Pinus massoniana biochar. Adsorption conditions, including contact time, initial phenol concentration, adsorbent dosage, strength of salt ions and pH, have been investigated by batch experiments. Equilibrium can be reached in 24 h for phenol from 50 to 250 mg• L-1. The optimum pH value for this kind of biochar is 5.0. The amount of phenol adsorbed per unit decreases with the increase in adsorbent dosage. The existence of salt ions makes negligible influence on the equilibrium adsorption capacity. The experimental data is analyzed by the Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm models. Equilibrium data fits well to the Freundlich model. Adsorption kinetics models are deduced and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model provides a good correlation for the adsorbent process. The results show that the Pinus massoniana biochar can be utilized as an effective adsorption material for the removal of phenol from aqueous solution.

Removal of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solution by Acid Treated Fungal Biomass

2011 ◽  
Vol 197-198 ◽  
pp. 131-135
Author(s):  
Li Fang Zhang ◽  
Ying Ying Chen ◽  
Wen Jie Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Fungal Biomass ◽  
Adsorption Model ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Biosorption Capacity ◽  
Penicillium Sp ◽  
Chromium Vi ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Biosorption Equilibrium

Biosorption of chromium (VI) ions from aqueous solution with fungal biomass Penicillium sp. was investigated in the batch system. The influence of contact time, solution pH, biosorbent concentration, initial concentration of Cr (VI) ions and temperature on biosorption capacity of Cr (VI) ions was studied. The uptake of Cr (VI) was highly pH dependent and the optimum pH for biosorption of Cr (VI) ions was found to be 2.0. Biosorption capacity of Cr (VI) ions decreased with increased biosorbent concentration and increased with increase in initial concentration of Cr (VI) ions. The experiment results also showed that high temperatures increased the biosorption capacity of Cr (VI) by fungal biomass. It was found that the biosorption equilibrium data were fitted very well to the kangmuir as well as to the Freundlich adsorption model. The maximum sorptive capacities obtained from the Langmuir equation at temperature of 20, 30 and 40°C were 25.91, 32.68 and 35.97 mg/g for Cr (VI) ions, respectively. The results of this study indicated that the fungal biomass of Penicillium sp. is a promising biosorbent for removal of chromium (VI) ions from the water.

scholarly journals Electrochemical oxidation of sulfamethoxazole using Ti/SnO2-Sb/Co-PbO2 electrode through ANN-PSO

2019 ◽  
Vol 84 (7) ◽  
pp. 713-727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiteng Wan ◽  
Chunji Jin ◽  
Banghai Liu ◽  
Zonglian She ◽  
Mengchun Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Electrochemical Oxidation ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Pbo2 Electrode ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Major Factors

Even in a trace amounts, the presence of antibiotics in aqueous solution is getting more and more attention. Accordingly, appropriate technologies are needed to efficiently remove these compounds from aqueous environments. In this study, we have examined the electrochemical oxidation (EO) of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) on a Co modified PbO2 electrode. The process of EO of SMX in aqueous solution followed the pseudo-first-order kinetics, and the removal efficiency of SMX reached the maximum value of 95.1 % within 60 min. The effects of major factors on SMX oxidation kinetics were studied in detail by single-factor experiments, namely current density (1?20 mA cm-2), solution pH value (2?10), initial concentration of SMX (10?500 mg L-1) and concentration of electrolytes (0.05?0.4 mol L-1). An artificial neural network (ANN) model was used to simulate this EO process. Based on the obtained model, particle swarm optimization (PSO) was used to optimize the operating parameters. The maximum removal efficiency of SMX was obtained at the optimized conditions (e.g., current density of 12.37 mA cm-2, initial pH value of 4.78, initial SMX concentration of 74.45 mg L-1, electrolyte concentration of 0.24 mol L-1 and electrolysis time of 51.49 min). The validation results indicated that this method can ideally be used to optimize the related parameters and predict the anticipated results with acceptable accuracy.

Nanoparticle Fe3O4 magnetized activated carbon from Armeniaca sibirica shell for the adsorption of Hg(II) ions

BioResources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 6100-6120
Author(s):  
Yinan Hao ◽  
Yanfei Pan ◽  
Qingwei Du ◽  
Xudong Li ◽  
Ximing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Entropy Change ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Adsorption Parameters ◽  
Initial Concentration

Armeniaca sibirica shell activated carbon (ASSAC) magnetized by nanoparticle Fe3O4 prepared from Armeniaca sibirica shell was investigated to determine its adsorption for Hg2+ from wastewater. Fe3O4/ASSAC was characterized using XRD (X-ray diffraction), FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), SEM (scanning electron microscopy), and BET (Brunauer–Emmett–Teller). Optimum adsorption parameters were determined based on the initial concentration of Hg2+, reaction time, reaction temperature, and pH value in adsorption studies. The experiment results demonstrated that the specific surface area of ASSAC decreased after magnetization; however the adsorption capacity and removal rate of Hg2+ increased 0.656 mg/g and 0.630%, respectively. When the initial concentration of Hg2+ solution was 250 mg/L and the pH value was 2, the adsorption time was 180 min and the temperature was 30 °C, and with the Fe3O4/ASSAC at 0.05 g, the adsorption reaching 97.1 mg/g, and the removal efficiency was 99.6%. The adsorption capacity of Fe3O4/ASSAC to Hg2+ was in accord with Freundlich isotherm models, and a pseudo-second-order kinetic equation was used to fit the adsorption best. The Gibbs free energy ΔGo < 0，enthalpy change ΔHo < 0, and entropy change ΔSo < 0 which manifested the adsorption was a spontaneous and exothermic process.

Adsorption of cadmium by biochar produced from pyrolysis of corn stalk in aqueous solution

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 1335-1345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengfeng Ma ◽  
Baowei Zhao ◽  
Jingru Diao
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Ionic Strength ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Corn Stalk ◽  
Adsorbent Dosage ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Adsorbent Particle

The purpose of this work is to investigate adsorption characteristic of corn stalk (CS) biochar for removal of cadmium ions (Cd2+) from aqueous solution. Batch adsorption experiments were carried out to evaluate the effects of pH value of solution, adsorbent particle size, adsorbent dosage, and ionic strength of solution on the adsorption of Cd2+ onto biochar that was pyrolytically produced from CS at 300 °C. The results showed that the initial pH value of solution played an important role in adsorption. The adsorptive amount of Cd2+ onto the biochar decreased with increasing the adsorbent dosage, adsorbent particle size, and ionic strength, while it increased with increasing the initial pH value of solution and temperature. Cd2+ was removed efficiently and quickly from aqueous solutions by the biochar with a maximum capacity of 33.94 mg/g. The adsorption process was well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model with the correlation coefficients greater than 0.986. The adsorption isotherm could be well fitted by the Langmuir model. The thermodynamic studies showed that the adsorption of Cd2+ onto the biochar was a spontaneous and exothermic process. The results indicate that CS biochar can be considered as an efficient adsorbent.

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