Effect of heavy metals (Cu, Pb, and Ni) on the compositions of EPS in biofilms

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 41-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Jang ◽  
S. M. Kim ◽  
S. Y. Kim ◽  
S. G. Lee ◽  
I. S. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Protein C ◽  
Extracellular Polymeric Substances ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Metal Sorption ◽  
Steam Extraction ◽  
Lead Metal ◽  
Edta Extraction

A series of batch adsorption tests to estimate the biofilm capacity for removal of the heavy metals (Cu, Pb, and Ni) in wastewater were carried out. The metal sorption results were fitted to the Freundlich isotherm model to compare their sorption capacity. The change of the composition of EPSs (extracellular polymeric substances) was simultaneously represented by the ratio of carbohydrate to protein (C/P) when the biofilm was exposed to the heavy metals. EPS composed of slime loosely bound to the cell and capsular materials was extracted by the four general extraction methods including regular centrifugation, regular centrifugation with formaldehyde, EDTA extraction and steam extraction. Although the various extraction methods showed different results, C/P ratio of biofilm exposed to copper and lead metal ions was generally lower than that of control.

Pengambilan senyawa polisakarida ekstraseluler dari mikroorganisme dalam lumpur aktif sebagai adsorben logam berat

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 453
Author(s):  
H Haryono ◽  
Tjandra Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Extracellular Polymeric Substances ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Average Maximum ◽  
Heavy Metal Adsorbent ◽  
Main Component

Extracellular polysaccaride extraction from activated sludge microorganism as heavy-metal adsorbent. Microorganisms in the form of bioagregate are the main component of activated sludge. It generally has an ability to produce EPS (extracellular polymeric substances). The important components in EPS are polysaccharides and proteins. EPS recovery from the activated sludge may be done by many extraction methods. Six of the extraction methods to extract EPS from the activated sludge have been studied in this research, such are: Middle Speed Centrifugation, Regular Centrifugation, NaOH Extraction, EDTA Extraction, Steaming Extraction and Sonication. EPS solution in the following step would be tested its performances as adsorbent of copper heavy metal. The research result shows that the best extraction method for EPS extraction was NaOH Extraction method. The amount of the polysaccharides obtained was 18,09 mg EPS/g TSS. On other hand, Steaming Extraction was the most ineffective extraction method. This method gives the polysaccharides result in the least amount, i.e., about 4,96 mg EPS/g TSS. In this research, the protein content was not detected in the all used EPS solution. In the adsorption test, the adsorption phenomena of copper metal with EPS adsorbent fitted to the Freundlich isotherm adsorption equation. The values of Freundlich's a constant (k and n) each were 2,282 and 0,963. The average maximum adsmption capaciry of EPS to metal Cu was 88,34 mg Cu/gEPS.Keywords:  Adsorption,  Heavy  Metal,  Activated  Sludge,  Extraction Methods, Polysaccharides Extracellular, Copper.AbstrakMikroorganisme dalam bentuk bioagregat adalah merupakan penyusun utama lumpur aktif, memiliki sifat  umum  yaitu  dalam  kemampuannya memproduksi  SPE (Senyawa  Polimer  Ekstraselluler). Komponen  utama dari SPE adalah polisakarida  dan protein. Pengambilan SPE dari bioagregat dapat dilakukan dengan banyak metode ekstraksi.Pada penelitian ini telah dipelajari karakteristik enam  metode  ekstraksi, yaitu: Sentrifugasi Kecepatan Sedang, Sentrifugasi Reguler, Ekstraksi dengan NaOH. Ekstraksi dengan EDTA, Ekstraksi dengan Pemanasan dan Sonikasi. Larutan SPE yang diperoleh, kemudian diuji kinerjanya sebagai adsorben logam berat tembaga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa  metode ekstraksi terbaik adalah metode Ekstraksi dengan NaOH, dengan perolehan polisakarida sebesar 18,09 mg/g TSS. Sedangkan Ekstraksi dengan pemanasan merupakan metode ekstraksi yang paling tidak efektif dengan perolehan polisakarida paling sedikit, yaitu sekitar 4,96 mg/g TSS. Pada penelitian ini tidak dijumpai adanya protein di dalam larutan SPE dari semua  metode ekstraksi yang diterapkan. Pada uji adsorpsi, peristiwa adsorpsi logam  Cu dengan larutan SPE lebih mengikuti persamaan adsorpsi isoterm Freundlich dengan harga konstanta k dan n masing-masing sebesar 2,282 dan 0,963. Kapasitas adsorpsi maksimum rata-rata SPE terhadap logam Cu adalah sebesar 88,34 mg Cu/g SPE.Kata kunci:  Adsorpsi, Logam Berat, Lumpur Aktif, Metode Ekstraksi, Polisakarida Ekstraselluler, Tembaga.

scholarly journals Comparative Study between Zn and Cu Nano Ferrite in Removal of Heavy Metals and Microorganisms from Water

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Azhar Jabbar Bohan ◽  
Ghaed Khalef Salman ◽  
Ghaidaa Majeed Jaid
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Adsorption Method ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
Removal Of Heavy Metals

The effect of Nano composite materials (CuFe2O4 and ZnFe2O4) was studied for removal of heavy metals (Cd (II) and Pb (II)) from wastewater by batch adsorption method and explain their effect on the antimicrobial effectiveness on gram positive and negative bacteria. Nano composite materials were characterized by XRD where the result indicates that the average crystallite sizes were around 36.19 nm for ZnFe2O4 and 12.22 nm for CuFe2O4.The effect of contact time, adsorbent dose, pH and type of adsorbents was used to find the optimum condition for removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions .The equilibrium adsorption data was good fitted to the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, and the pseudo first-order kinetic model showed the excellent fit in adsorption equilibrium capacity. The best pH used for removal was 7. The good removal reaches at the time 45 min for cadmium and need more time for lead. When increasing dosage of adsorbents, the removal efficiency increases. Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm gave the best fit experimental data. Also, antibacterial effects of this nano particles demonstrated the effect of CuFe2O4 NPs on bacteria more than used ZnFe2O4 NPs, and the percentage of bacterial death was increased according to increase the concentration of this materials.

The Removal of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solution by Utilizing Modified β-Cyclodextrin Microspheres

2010 ◽  
Vol 113-116 ◽  
pp. 632-638
Author(s):  
Feng Yu Li ◽  
Xiao Mei Sun ◽  
Bu Hai Li
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Removal Of Heavy Metals ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Batch adsorption experiments were carried out to remove heavy metals Cu(II)and Ni(II) by pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) grafted β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD). The effects concerning the pH of the solution, contact time and initial heavy metal concentration were studied and discussed. The adsorption values increased significantly after a large number of carboxyl groups were gragfted on the microspheres surface. In order to investigate the mechanism of sorption, adsorption data were modeled using the pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetic equation. It was found that kinetic studies showed good correlation coefficients for a pseudo-second-order kinetic model, confirming that the sorption rate was controlled by chemical adsorption. The equilibrium process was better described by the Langmuir isotherm than the Freundlich isotherm. XPS analysis further confirmed that the carboxyl group which grafted on the surface of the β-CD microspheres play a very important role in the removal of heavy metals.

Comparison of extraction methods for quantifying extracellular polymers in biofilms

1999 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 211-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoqi Zhang ◽  
Paul L. Bishop ◽  
Brian K. Kinkle
Keyword(s):  
Extraction Method ◽  
Extracellular Polymeric Substances ◽  
Cell Lysis ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
The Other ◽  
Protein Yield ◽  
Total Carbohydrate ◽  
Extracellular Polymers ◽  
Sulfate Reducing ◽  
Edta Extraction

Five commonly used extraction methods - regular centrifugation, EDTA extraction, ultracentrifugation, steaming extraction and regular centrifugation with formaldehyde (RCF) - were selected to study their effectiveness and repeatability in extracting extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) from aerobic/sulfate reducing and nitrifying/denitrifying biofilm samples. Biofilm EPS extraction yields were represented by carbohydrate and protein concentrations; the amount of cell lysis during the extractions was indicated by DNA concentration. The results showed that analyzing wash waters is essential in quantifying biofilm EPS; the contribution of this step varied from 8-50% of the total carbohydrate yield, depending on the extraction method. Among the extraction methods, the RCF extraction gave the greatest carbohydrate yield, the steaming extraction gave the greatest protein yield, and the other three extraction methods gave approximately equivalent amounts of carbohydrate and proteins for both types of biofilm. DNA in the EPS was 27 times smaller than in the pellets, indicating no significant cell lysis occurred during the extractions.

The Removal of Heavy Metals by Using Agricultural Wastes

1993 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Orhan ◽  
H. Büyükgüngör
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Synthetic Wastewater ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Batch Studies ◽  
First Order ◽  
Walnut Shells ◽  
Adsorption Equilibria ◽  
Removal Of Heavy Metals ◽  
Waste Tea

The removal of heavy metals from wastewater using adsorbants such as waste tea, Turkish coffee, exhausted coffee, nut and walnut shells has investigated. Batch studies were conducted at room temperature and adsorption experiments were carried out by shaking 0.3 g of adsorbent with 100 ml synthetic wastewater containing Cr (VI). Cd (II) and A1 (III) metal ions. The remaining concentration of heavy metals in each samples after adsorption at various time intervals was determined spectrophotometrically. Batch studies showed that these adsorbents exhibit a good adsorption potential for A1 (III) metalions. The adsorption ratios of A1(HI) were as 98, 99, 96, 99.5 and 96% for waste tea, Turkish coffee, exhausted coffee, nut and walnut shells, respectively. These results were compared with those obtained using activated carbon as adsorbent. The batch adsorption kinetics and adsorption equilibria were examined and described by a first order reversible reaction and Freundlich isotherm, respectively. The first order rate and isotherm constants have been calculated.

Application of iron-coated sand on the treatment of toxic metals

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 335-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Kyu Yang ◽  
Yoon-Young Chang ◽  
Sung-Il Lee ◽  
Hyung-Jin Choi ◽  
Seung-Mok Lee
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Selective Adsorption ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Column Experiments ◽  
Adsorption Behaviour ◽  
Optimum Amount ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
New Treatment ◽  
Coated Sand

Iron-coated sand (ICS) prepared by using FeCl3 and Joomoonjin sand widely used in Korea was used in this study. In batch adsorption kinetics, As(V) adsorption onto ICS was completed within 20 minutes, while adsorption of Pb(II), Cd(II), and Cu(II) onto ICS was slower than that of As(V) and strongly depended on initial pH. At pH 3.5, ICS showed a selective adsorption of Pb(II) compared to Cd( II) and Cu(II) . However, above pH 4.5, near complete removal of Pb(II), Cd(II), and Cu(II) was observed through adsorption or precipitation depending on pH. As(V) adsorption onto ICS occurred through an anionic-type and followed a Langmuir-type adsorption behaviour. In column experiments, pH was identified as an important parameter in the breakthrough of As(V). As(V) breakthrough at pH 4.5 was much slower than at pH 9 due to a strong chemical bonding between As(V) and ICS as similar with batch adsorption behaviour. With variation of ICS amounts, the optimum amount of ICS at pH 4.5 was identified as 5.0 grams in this research. At this condition, ICS could be used to treat 200 mg of As(V) with 1 kg of ICS until 50 ppb of As(V) appeared in the effluent. In this research, as a new treatment system, ICS can be potentially used to treat As(V) and cationic heavy metals.

Utilisation of Biomass and Hybrid Biochar from Elephant Grass and Low Density Polyethylene for the Competitive Adsorption of Pb(II), Cu(II), Fe(II) and Zn(II) from Aqueous Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua O. Ighalo ◽  
Lois T. Arowoyele ◽  
Samuel Ogunniyi ◽  
Comfort A. Adeyanju ◽  
Folasade M. Oladipo-Emmanuel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Competitive Adsorption ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Elephant Grass

Background: The presence of pollutants in polluted water is not singularized hence pollutant species are constantly in competition for active sites during the adsorption process. A key advantage of competitive adsorption studies is that it informs on the adsorbent performance in real water treatment applications. Objective: This study aims to investigate the competitive adsorption of Pb(II), Cu(II), Fe(II) and Zn(II) using elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) biochar and hybrid biochar from LDPE. Method: The produced biochar was characterised by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The effect of adsorption parameters, equilibrium isotherm modelling and parametric studies were conducted based on data from the batch adsorption experiments. Results: For both adsorbents, the removal efficiency was >99% over the domain of the entire investigation for dosage and contact time suggesting that they are very efficient for removing multiple heavy metals from aqueous media. It was observed that removal efficiency was optimal at 2 g/l dosage and contact time of 20 minutes for both adsorbent types. The Elovich isotherm and the pseudo-second order kinetic models were best-fit for the competitive adsorption process. Conclusion: The study was able to successfully reveal that biomass biochar from elephant grass and hybrid biochar from LDPE can be used as effective adsorbent material for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous media. This study bears a positive implication for environmental protection and solid waste management.

scholarly journals Synthesis, characterization and heavy metal removal efficiency of nickel ferrite nanoparticles (NFN’s)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Waheed Ali Khoso ◽  
Noor Haleem ◽  
Muhammad Anwar Baig ◽  
Yousuf Jamal
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Nickel Ferrite ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Metal Removal ◽  
Heavy Metal Removal ◽  
Ferrite Nanoparticles ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Aqueous Environment ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles

AbstractThe heavy metals, such as Cr(VI), Pb(II) and Cd(II), in aqueous solutions are toxic even at trace levels and have caused adverse health impacts on human beings. Hence the removal of these heavy metals from the aqueous environment is important to protect biodiversity, hydrosphere ecosystems, and human beings. In this study, magnetic Nickel-Ferrite Nanoparticles (NFNs) were synthesized by co-precipitation method and characterized using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) and Field Emission Scanning Electronic Microscopy (FE-SEM) techniques in order to confirm the crystalline structure, composition and morphology of the NFN’s, these were then used as adsorbent for the removal of Cr(VI), Pb(II) and Cd(II) from wastewater. The adsorption parameters under study were pH, dose and contact time. The values for optimum removal through batch-adsorption were investigated at different parameters (pH 3–7, dose: 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 mg and contact time: 30, 60, 90, and 120 min). Removal efficiencies of Cr(VI), Pb(II) and Cd(II) were obtained 89%, 79% and 87% respectively under optimal conditions. It was found that the kinetics followed the pseudo second order model for the removal of heavy metals using Nickel ferrite nanoparticles.

Quantitative assessment of extraction methods for bound extracellular polymeric substances (B-EPSs) produced by Microcystis sp. and Scenedesmus sp.

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 102289
Author(s):  
Ruixing Huang ◽  
Qiang He ◽  
Jun Ma ◽  
Chengxue Ma ◽  
Yanghui Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Extracellular Polymeric Substances ◽  
Extraction Methods

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.

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