Potential of community prepared wooden charcoal of Assam (India) for As(III) removal through batch and continuous column studies

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
Kamal Uddin Ahamad ◽  
Mohammad Jawed
Keyword(s):  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Column Studies ◽  
Domestic Water ◽  
Treated Water ◽  
The People ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Experimental Values

Groundwater is the main source of domestic water for the rural population of Assam, India, which contains arsenic (As(III)) in the range 50–200 μg L−1. The people use variants of indigenous household iron filter units fabricated using community prepared wooden charcoal (CPWC) as one of the filtering medium to remove excess concentration of Fe(II), but no efforts are made to reduce As(III) levels. The present work evaluates the potential of CPWC for As(III) removal through batch and continuous column studies. The As(III) uptake appears to be rapid in the first 60 min, and achieves equilibrium by 180 min. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model best describes the experimental kinetics data. The Freundlich isotherm represents the equilibrium data. The continuous column studies yield decreased volume of treated water at breakthrough with increase in flow rates, whereas the volume of treated water increases with increase in bed depth. The error between predicted and experimental values of service time varies between 0.28 and 21.85%. The study indicates significant potential of CPWC for As(III) removal.

Removal of Rhodamine B from Wastewater by Rectorite and Sepiolite-Kinetic Study and Equilibrium Isotherm Analyses

2011 ◽  
Vol 183-185 ◽  
pp. 362-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Li ◽  
Ming Zhen Hu
Keyword(s):  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Isotherm Equation ◽  
Adsorption Removal ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Adsorption removal of a cationic dye, rhodamine B (RhB) from water onto rectorite and sepiolite was investigated. The rectorite and sepiolite were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Attempts were made to fit the isothermal data using Langmuir and Freundlich equations. The experimental results have demonstrated that the equilibrium data are fitted well by a Freundlich isotherm equation. Pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models were considered to evaluate the rate parameters. The experimental data were well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The results indicate that the rectorite exhibited higher adsorption capacity for the removal of RhB than sepiolite and could be employed as a low-cost alternative in wastewater treatment for the removal of cationic dyes.

scholarly journals Removal of Pb(II) by Pellicle-Like Biofilm-Producing Methylobacterium hispanicum EM2 Strain from Aqueous Media

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun-Wook Jeong ◽  
Hyo Kim ◽  
Jung Yang ◽  
Yong Choi
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Infrared Analysis ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Multilayer Adsorption ◽  
Drinking Water Contamination ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

As concerns are increasing about drinking water contamination with heavy metals, we investigated the possible use of a pellicle (floating biofilm)-like biofilm-producing microorganism as a biosorbent for the treatment of Pb(II) in aqueous solutions. The bacterial pellicle-producing Methylobacterium hispanicum EM2 strain (EM2) was newly isolated from mine tailing soil, and we investigated its use as a biosorbent for treating a Pb(II)-contaminated aqueous solution. The EM2 strain was strongly resistant to Pb(II) up to a concentration of 800 mg/L, and achieved remarkable adsorption performance (adsorption rate and maximum adsorption capacity of 96% ± 3.2% and 79.84 mg/g, respectively) under optimal conditions (pH, biomass content, contact time, and initial Pb(II) concentration of 7.1 g/L, 60 min, and 10 mg/L, respectively). The adsorption of Pb(II) was characterized by scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared analysis. The equilibrium data matched the Freundlich isotherm model well, indicating the occurrence of multilayer adsorption of Pb(II) onto the heterogeneous surface of the EM2 strain, which was also consistent with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model (R2 = 0.98). The high Pb(II) removal efficiency was also confirmed by conducting an adsorption experiment using Pb(II)-contaminated industrial wastewater.

scholarly journals Removal of Methyl Orange from Aqueous Solutions by Adsorption Using Corn Leaves as Adsorbent Material

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 55-69
Author(s):  
Omar Hisham Fadhil ◽  
Mohammed Y. Eisa
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Several Variables ◽  
Adsorption Data ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

A comparative study was done on the adsorption of methyl orange dye (MO) using non-activated and activated corn leaves with hydrochloric acid as an adsorbent material. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were utilized to specify the properties of adsorbent material. The effect of several variables (pH, initial dye concentration, temperature, amount of adsorbent and contact time) on the removal efficiency was studied and the results indicated that the adsorption efficiency increases with the increase in the concentration of dye, adsorbent dosage and contact time, while inversely proportional to the increase in pH and temperature for both the treated and untreated corn leaves. The equilibrium data is best fitted to Freundlich isotherm for untreated adsorbent, while Langmuir isotherm show best agreement with the data when the treated adsorbent is used. The rate of adsorption was found to follow the pseudo first order kinetic model (PFO) when non-activated adsorbent is used, while the pseudo second order model (PSO) is fitted to the adsorption data using activated adsorbent.  

scholarly journals Sorption Properties of Specific Polymeric Microspheres towards Desethyl-Terbuthylazine and 2-Hydroxy-Terbuthylazine: Batch and Column Studies

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2734
Author(s):  
Sylwia Ronka ◽  
Weronika Bodylska
Keyword(s):  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Alder Reaction ◽  
Molecular Structures ◽  
Sorption Properties ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Column Studies ◽  
Column Adsorption ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
The Impact

This work investigates the sorption properties of poly(divinylbenzene) modified in the Diels–Alder reaction towards persistent and mobile metabolites of terbuthylazine. The batch experiments were carried out to examine the efficiency of desethyl-terbuthylazine and 2-hydroxy-terbuthylazine adsorption on the specific adsorbent and the impact of different factors on the adsorption process. Results fit well to a pseudo-second order kinetic model. It was confirmed that hydrogen bonds play an important role in the studied systems. Five times greater sorption of 2-hydroxy-terbuthylazine than desethyl-terbuthylazine was observed. The molecular structures of both metabolites exhibit complementarity to the arrangement of functional groups in the polymer but the differences in the physicochemical properties of the desethyl derivative make it a highly mobile compound with higher affinity to the aqueous phase. The equilibrium data in the batch study fit the Freundlich isotherm for 2-hydroxy-terbuthylazine, and for desethyl-terbuthylazine the Temkin and Dubinin–Radushkevich models were better. The adsorption capacities obtained under dynamic conditions were comparable with batch results. For column adsorption modeling the Bohart–Adams, Wolborska, Thomas and Yoon–Nelson models were used. The proposed microspheres can be reused easily with no significant decrease in adsorption capacity by using ethanol as eluent in the desorption.

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.

scholarly journals Sawdust for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Water: A Review

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (14) ◽  
pp. 4318
Author(s):  
Elie Meez ◽  
Abbas Rahdar ◽  
George Z. Kyzas
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Adsorption Mechanism ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Suitable Material ◽  
Removal Of Heavy Metals ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
And Control ◽  
Environmental Agencies

The threat of the accumulation of heavy metals in wastewater is increasing, due to their abilities to inflict damage to human health, especially in the past decade. The world’s environmental agencies are trying to issue several regulations that allow the management and control of random disposals of heavy metals. Scientific studies have heavily focused on finding suitable materials and techniques for the purification of wastewaters, but most solutions have been rejected due to cost-related issues. Several potential materials for this objective have been found and have been compared to determine the most suitable material for the purification process. Sawdust, among all the materials investigated, shows high potential and very promising results. Sawdust has been shown to have a good structure suitable for water purification processes. Parameters affecting the adsorption mechanism of heavy metals into sawdust have been studied and it has been shown that pH, contact time and several other parameters could play a major role in improving the adsorption process. The adsorption was found to follow the Langmuir or Freundlich isotherm and a pseudo second-order kinetic model, meaning that the type of adsorption was a chemisorption. Sawdust has major advantages to be considered and is one of the most promising materials to solve the wastewater problem.

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.

scholarly journals Study on the adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution using hydrogel glucomannan/graphene oxide

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Son Le Lam ◽  
Phu Nguyen Vinh ◽  
Hieu Le Trung ◽  
Tan Le Thua ◽  
Nhan Dang Thi Thanh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Dye Adsorption ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Glucomannan/graphene oxide (GM/GO) hydrogel was synthesized by using calcium hydroxide as the crosslinker. The synthesized material was characterized by using IR, XRD, SEM, EDX and RAMAN technology. The composite hydrogel was used for removal of organic dyes from aqueous solution. The results showed that the GM/GO hydrogel had a porous structure and a high adsorption capacity toward methylene blue (MB). The pseudo-second-order kinetic model could fit the rate equation of MB adsorption onto the GM/GO hydrogel. The adsorption of MB onto GM/GO hydrogel was a spontaneous process. In addition, the equilibrium adsorption isotherm data indicated that equilibrium data were fitted to the Langmuir isotherm and the maximum dye adsorption capacity was 198,69 mg.g-1. Moreover, the hydrogel was stable and easily recovered and adsorption capacity was around 97% of the initial saturation adsorption capacity after being used five times.

scholarly journals The Removal of Uranium and Thorium from Their Aqueous Solutions by 8-Hydroxyquinoline Immobilized Bentonite

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salah ◽  
Gaber ◽  
Kandil
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Langmuir Isotherm ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

The sorption of uranium and thorium from their aqueous solutions by using 8-hydroxyquinoline modified Na-bentonite (HQ-bentonite) was investigated by the batch technique. Na-bentonite and HQ-bentonite were characterized by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Factors that influence the sorption of uranium and thorium onto HQ-bentonite such as solution pH, contact time, initial metal ions concentration, HQ-bentonite mass, and temperature were tested. Sorption experiments were expressed by Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms and the sorption results demonstrated that the sorption of uranium and thorium onto HQ-bentonite correlated better with the Langmuir isotherm than the Freundlich isotherm. Kinetics studies showed that the sorption followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Thermodynamic parameters such as ΔH°, ΔS°, and ΔG° indicated that the sorption of uranium and thorium onto HQ-bentonite was endothermic, feasible, spontaneous, and physical in nature. The maximum adsorption capacities of HQ-bentonite were calculated from the Langmuir isotherm at 303 K and were found to be 63.90 and 65.44 for U(VI) and Th(IV) metal ions, respectively.

scholarly journals The Presence of Cu Facilitates Adsorption of Tetracycline (TC) onto Water Hyacinth Roots

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Lu ◽  
Beibei Tang ◽  
Qi Zhang ◽  
Lizhu Liu ◽  
Ruqin Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Root Surface ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Batch Experiments ◽  
Adsorption Data ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ph Range

Batch experiments were conducted to investigate the adsorption characteristics of tetracycline (TC), and the interactive effects of copper (Cu) on the adsorption of TC onto water hyacinth roots. TC removal efficiency by water hyacinth roots was ranging from 58.9% to 84.6%, for virgin TC, 1:1 TC-Cu and 1:2 TC-Cu. The Freundlich isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model fitted the adsorption data well. Thermodynamics parameters ΔG0 for TC were more negative in the TC plus Cu than the TC-only treatments, indicating the spontaneity of TC adsorption increased with increasing of Cu concentrations. An elevated temperature was associated with increasing adsorption of TC by water hyacinth roots. The additions of Cu(II) significantly increased TC adsorption onto water hyacinth roots within the pH range 4 to 6, because copper formed a strong metal bridge between root surface and TC molecule, facilitating the adsorption of TC by roots. However, Cu(II) hindered TC adsorption onto water hyacinth roots on the whole at pH range from 6–10, since the stronger electrostatic repulsion and formation of CuOH+ and Cu(OH)2. Therefore, the interaction between Cu(II) and TC under different environmental conditions should be taken into account to understand the environmental behavior, fate, and ecotoxicity of TC.

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