scholarly journals Effectiveness of termite hill as an economic adsorbent for the adsorption of alizarin red dye

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olushola S. Ayanda ◽  
Olusola S. Amodu ◽  
Habibat Adubiaro ◽  
Godwin O. Olutona ◽  
Oluwapese T. Ebenezer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Adsorption Model ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Langmuir Adsorption ◽  
Equilibrium Study ◽  
Natural Adsorbents ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Red Dye ◽  
Modern Analytical

Abstract The adsorption of alizarin red (AR) dye onto termite hill sample (THs) was investigated. Prior to the adsorption studies, the elemental, morphological, surface and structural properties of THs were examined by modern analytical methods. Instrumental analysis showed that the homogenous micro-structured THs are comprised of iron oxide, silica oxide, and alumina as major components. Experiments showed that the adsorption capacity of AR decreases with increasing pH and initial AR concentrations, and increases with increasing contact time, stirring speed and temperature. The equilibrium study obeyed the Langmuir adsorption model and the kinetics followed the pseudo-second-order model. About 95.0% AR reduction (1.425 mg/g) was achieved when 0.8 g of THs was mixed with 30 mL of 40 mg/L AR solution for 120 min at 400 rpm and a pH of 2. Thermodynamic study suggested that AR adsorption onto THs is spontaneous at higher temperatures of 323 K and above (ΔGo values are negative). However, ΔGo are positive at lower temperatures of 293–313 K, which implies that the adsorption process is not spontaneous at these temperatures. This study showed that THs could be used as alternative, low-cost, natural adsorbents for the removal of dyes from wastewater.

Removal of Ni(II) from aqueous solution using Moringa oleifera seeds as a bioadsorbent

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (8) ◽  
pp. 1435-1440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago L. Marques ◽  
Vanessa N. Alves ◽  
Luciana M. Coelho ◽  
Nívia M. M. Coelho
Keyword(s):  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Toxic Waste ◽  
Adsorption Model ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Sorption Data ◽  
Natural Adsorbents ◽  
Ph Range

Metal contaminants are generally removed from effluents by chemical and physical processes which are often associated with disadvantages such as the use of toxic reagents, generation of toxic waste and high costs. Hence, new techniques have been developed, among them the study of natural adsorbents, for instance, the use of Moringa oleifera seeds. The potential of M. oleifera seeds for nickel removal in aqueous systems was investigated. The seeds utilized were obtained from plants grown in Uberlândia/Brazil. After being dried and pulverized, the seeds were treated with 0.1 mol/L NaOH. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analyses were used for the characterization of the material. Using the optimized methodology (50 mL of 4.0 mg/L Ni(II), pH range of 4.0–6.0, agitation time of 5 min and adsorption mass of 2.0 g) more than 90% of Ni(II) could be removed from water samples. The sorption data were fitted satisfactorily by the Langmuir adsorption model. Evaluation applying the Langmuir equation gave the monolayer sorption capacity as 29.6 mg/g. The results indicate that this material could be employed in the extraction of nickel, considering its ease of use, low cost and environmental viability, which make it highly attractive for application in developing countries.

Removal of Methylene Blue Dye by Using Eggshell Powder

2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norzita Ngadi ◽  
Chin Chiek Ee ◽  
Nor Aida Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Dye Wastewater ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Aquatic Life ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Dyes contain carcinogenic materials which can cause serious hazards to aquatic life and the users of water. Textile industry is the main source of dye wastewater which results in environmental pollution. Many studies have been conducted to investigate the use of low cost adsorbent as an alternative technique for the adsorption of dye. The objective of this study is to determine the potential of eggshell powder as an adsorbent for methylene blue removal and find out the best operating conditions for the color adsorption at laboratory scale. The adsorption of cationic methylene blue from aqueous solution onto the eggshell powder was carried out by varying the operating parameters which were contact time, pH, dosage of eggshell powder and temperature in order to study their effect in adsorption capacity of eggshell powder. The results obtained showed that the best operating condition for removal of methylene blue was at pH 10 (78.98 %) and temperature 50°C (47.37 %) by using 2 g of eggshell powder (57.03 %) with 30 minutes equilibrium time (41.36 %). The kinetic studies indicated that pseudo-second-order model best described the adsorption process.

scholarly journals Synthesis Fe3O4/Talc nanocomposite by coprecipition-ultrasonication method and advances in hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous solution

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 483-501
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Huong ◽  
Nguyen Ngoc Son ◽  
Vo Hoang Phuong ◽  
Cong Tien Dung ◽  
Pham Thi Mai Huong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Batch Experiments ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Order Model ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Langmuir And Freundlich Equations

The Fe3O4/Talc nanocomposite was synthesized by the coprecipitation-ultrasonication method. The reaction was carried out under a inert gas environment. The nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and vibrating sample magnetometry techniques (VSM), the surface area of the nanoparticles was determined to be 77.92 m2/g by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method (BET). The kinetic data showed that the adsorption process fitted with the pseudo-second order model. Batch experiments were carried out to determine the adsorption kinetics and mechanisms of Cr(VI) by Fe3O4/Talc nanocomposite. The adsorption process was found to be highly pH-dependent, which made the material selectively adsorb these metals from aqueous solution. The isotherms of adsorption were also studied using Langmuir and Freundlich equations in linear forms. It is found that the Langmuir equation showed better linear correlation with the experimental data than the Freundlich. The thermodynamics of Cr(VI) adsorption onto the Fe3O4/Talc nanocomposite indicated that the adsorption was exothermic. The reusability study has proven that Fe3O4/Talc nanocomposite can be employed as a low-cost and easy to separate.

Preparation of bio-based magnetic adsorbent and application for efficient removal of Cd(II) from water

2018 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 1313-1323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianjun Zhou ◽  
Xionghui Ji ◽  
Xiaohui Zhou ◽  
Jialin Ren ◽  
Yaochi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Magnetic Adsorbent ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Efficient Removal ◽  
Adsorption Ability ◽  
Adsorption Sites ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Abstract A novel magnetic bio-adsorbent (MCIA) was developed, characterized and tested for its Cd(II) removal from aqueous solution. MCIA could be easily separated from the solution after equilibrium adsorption due to its super-paramagnetic property. The functional and magnetic bio-material was an attractive adsorbent for the removal of Cd(II) from aqueous solution owing to the abundant adsorption sites, amino-group and oxygen-containing groups on the surface of Cyclosorus interruptus. The experimental results indicated that the MCIA exhibited excellent adsorption ability and the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic. The adsorption isotherm was consistent with the Langmuir model. The adsorption kinetic fitted the pseudo-second-order model very well. The maximum adsorption capacity of Cd(II) onto MCIA was 40.8, 49.4, 54.6 and 56.6 mg/g at 293, 303, 313 and 323 K, respectively. And the MCIA exhibited an excellent reusability and impressive regeneration. Therefore, MCIA could serve as a sustainable, efficient and low-cost magnetic adsorbent for Cd(II) removal from aqueous solution.

scholarly journals Sodium hydroxide modified rice husk for enhanced removal of copper ions

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (7) ◽  
pp. 1615-1623 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Priyantha ◽  
H. K. W. Sandamali ◽  
T. P. K. Kulasooriya
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Copper Ions ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Adsorption Model ◽  
Natural Form ◽  
Langmuir Adsorption ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Heavy Metal Adsorbent

Abstract Although rice husk (RH) is a readily available, natural, heavy metal adsorbent, adsorption capacity in its natural form is insufficient for certain heavy metal ions. In this context, the study is based on enhancement of the adsorption capacity of RH for Cu(II). NaOH modified rice husk (SRH) shows higher extent of removal for Cu(II) ions than that of heated rice husk (HRH) and HNO3 modified rice husk (NRH). The extent of removal of SRH is increased with the concentration of NaOH, and the optimum NaOH concentration is 0.2 mol dm−3, used to modify rice husk for further studies. The surface area of SRH is 215 m2 g−1, which is twice as much as that of HRH according to previous studies. The sorption of Cu(II) on SRH obeys the Langmuir adsorption model, leading to the maximum adsorption capacity of 1.19 × 104 mg kg−1. Kinetics studies show that the interaction of Cu(II) with SRH obeys pseudo second order kinetics. The X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy confirms the adsorption of Cu(II) on SRH, while desorption studies confirm that Cu(II) adsorbed on SRH does not leach it back to water under normal conditions.

Highly effective removal of Cu(II) in aqueous solution by using mesoporous TiO2

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 884-891
Author(s):  
Daying Chen ◽  
Nasi Tu ◽  
Changkun Si ◽  
Meilin Yin ◽  
Xiaohui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Mesoporous Tio2 ◽  
Adsorption Efficiency ◽  
Batch Experiments ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Effective Removal ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Gel Processing

Abstract Mesoporous TiO2 has been prepared by a brief and simple sol–gel processing and applied for the removal of Cu(II) from aqueous solution. The adsorption behavior of mesoporous TiO2 for Cu(II) was investigated using batch experiments. Results showed that the pseudo-second-order model and Langmuir isotherm were more accurate to describe the kinetics process and adsorption isotherm. Mesoporous TiO2 adsorbent displayed excellent Cu(II) adsorption efficiency (195.52mg g−1). The thermodynamic parameters showed that the adsorption was spontaneous and endothermic. It was also found that mesoporous TiO2 could be used at least seven times without obvious loss of its original adsorption efficiency. Therefore, the obtained mesoporous TiO2 could be employed as an effective and low-cost adsorbent for removal of Cu(II) from contaminated effluents.

scholarly journals Simultaneous Adsorption of Cr(VI) and Phenol from Binary Mixture Using Iron Incorporated Rice Husk: Insight to Multicomponent Equilibrium Isotherm

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankur Gupta ◽  
Chandrajit Balomajumder
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Binary Solution ◽  
Multicomponent System ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Adsorption Isotherm Models ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Fe modified rice husk was prepared as a low cost biosorbent for the removal of Cr(VI) and phenol both singly and in combination from single and binary simulated synthetic waste water. Rice husk was modified by treating with FeSO4·7H2O. The results showed that impregnation of iron onto the surface of rice husk improved the adsorption capability of both Cr(VI) and phenol. The effects of process parameters for multicomponent system such as pH, adsorbent dose, and contact time onto the percentage removal of both Cr(VI) and phenol were investigated. The experimental data for the adsorption of both Cr(VI) and phenol onto the surface of Fe modified rice husk applied to various kinetic and adsorption isotherm models. Multicomponent isotherm models such as Nonmodified Langmuir, Modified Langmuir, Extended Langmuir, Extended Freundlich, Competitive Nonmodified Redlich Peterson, Competitive Modified Redlich Peterson were applied. The results show that Extended Freundlich model best described the experimental data for both Cr(VI) and phenol from binary solution. Pseudo second-order model agreed well with Cr(VI) while pseudo first-order model agreed well with phenol. Maximum adsorption capacity in synthetic binary solution of Cr(VI) and phenol was found to be 36.3817 mg g−1for Cr(VI) and 6.569 mg g−1for phenol, respectively.

scholarly journals Adsorption of bisphenol A on oil palm biomass activated carbon: characterization, isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 4217-4224 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Oil Palm Trunk ◽  
Palm Shell ◽  
Langmuir Isotherm Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
The Fourier Transform ◽  
Kinetic And Thermodynamic Studies

Bispheol A (BPA) is one of the new emerging pollutants that frequently utilized in many industries. BPA is a chemical that indisputable can mimic human estrogen and disrupt the endocrine system. Thus, two low-cost adsorbents (oil palm trunk and palm shell) with various physicochemical parameters were analyzed for the removal of BPA. The most favorable pH for adsorption was found to be pH 3 (75% and 77%), the adsorbent dosage was 0.1 g (76% and 78%), while temperature was 25oC (76% and 78%) and agitation speed was 150 rpm (77% and 77%) for both oil palm trunk and palm shell. It was found that the best correlation with the experimental data of BPA adsorption was the Langmuir isotherm model, while the kinetic study could be well described with the pseudo-second-order model. The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) were carried out to understand the functional groups, morphology, and surface area of oil palm trunk and palm shell on adsorption of BPA.

scholarly journals Hen feather a bio-waste material for adsorptive removal of methyl red dye from aqueous solutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samina Zaman ◽  
Md. Nayeem Mehrab ◽  
Md. Shahnul Islam ◽  
Gopal Chandra Ghosh ◽  
Tapos Kumar Chakraborty
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Methyl Red ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Potential Applicability ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Red Dye ◽  
Adsorbent Dose

Abstract This study investigates the potential applicability of hen feather (HF) to remove methyl red (MR) dye from aqueous solution with the variation of experimental conditions: contact time (1–180 min), pH (4–8), initial dye concentration (5–50 mg/L) and adsorbent dose (3–25 g/L). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) evaluate the surface morphology and chemistry of HF, respectively. The maximum removal of MR by HF was 92% when the optimum conditions were initial MR dye concentration 05 mg/L, pH 4.0, adsorbent dose 07.0 g/L and 90.0 min equilibrium contact time. Langmuir isotherm (R2 = 0.98) was more suited than Freundlich isotherm (R2 = 0.96) for experimental data, and the highest monolayer adsorption capacity was 6.02 mg/g. The kinetics adsorption data fitted well to pseudo-second-order model (R2 = 0.999) and more than one process were involved during the adsorption mechanism but film diffusion was the potential rate-controlling step. The findings of the study show that HF is a very effective and low-cost adsorbent for removing MR dye from aqueous solutions.

scholarly journals Effective removal of Cu2+ ions from polluted water using new bio-adsorbents

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 566-581
Author(s):  
B. Jagadeeswara Reddy ◽  
Sneha Latha Pala ◽  
Wondwosen Kebede Biftu ◽  
M. Suneetha ◽  
Kunta Ravindhranath
Keyword(s):  
Functional Groups ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Langmuir Adsorption ◽  
Effective Removal ◽  
High Sorption ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Surface Complex Formation ◽  
Polluted Lake

Abstract Sorbents derived from stem powders of Feronia limonia (FLSP), Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (APSP) and Pumpkin (Cucurbitapepo) (PSP) plants are investigated for the removal of Cu2+ ions from polluted water by adopting batch methods of extraction. Extraction conditions are optimized for the effective removal of Cu2+ ions. High sorption capacities are observed: 175.5 mg/g for FLSP; 140.4 mg/g for APSP; 130.0 mg/g for PSP. Effective pH ranges are: 5 to 10 for FLSP; 6 to 10 for APSP and 7 to 10 for PSP. The three spent adsorbents can be regenerated and used. Thermodynamic parameters indicate that the adsorption process is spontaneous, endothermic and have positive change in entropy values. As ΔH values are more than 25.0 kJ/mole, the adsorption may be due to surface complex formation between Cu2+ ions and functional groups of the adsorbents viz., -OH, -COOH etc. in the effective pH ranges. The good adsorption behaviour of FLSP even in acidic pHs may be due to the ion-exchange of Cu2+ ions for H+ ions of the functional groups of the adsorbent. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm and pseudo second-order model describe well the adsorption process. The sorbents are effectively applied to treat effluents from Cu-based industries and polluted lake water.

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