Phosphate removal from aqueous solutions using (vinylbenzyl)trimethylammonium chloride grafted onto polyester fibers

In this study, we investigated the removal of phosphate from aqueous solutions using (vinylbenzyl)-trimethylammonium chloride (VBTAC) grafted onto poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fibers (PET-g-VBTAC). Batch-mode experiments were conducted using various contact times, initial phosphate concentrations, temperatures, pH values, and competing anions, to understand phosphate sorption onto PET-g-VBTAC. The phosphate sorption capacity of PET-g-VBTAC increased with increasing solution pH and was highest near pH 7. The equilibrium data fitted the Langmuir isotherm model well. The maximum sorption capacity (qm) of PET-g-VBTAC for phosphate was 55.6–56.0 mg/g at 25–45 °C. The sorption process followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The obtained values of the mean free energy indicated that sorption of phosphate on PET-g-VBTAC occurs via ion exchange. Thermodynamic parameters, enthalpy change, entropy change, and Gibb's free energy, confirmed that phosphate sorption was spontaneous and endothermic. The adverse effects of competing anions on phosphate removal by PET-g-VBTAC were insignificant. These results demonstrate that PET-g-VBTAC effectively removes phosphate from aqueous solutions by ion exchange.

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Synthesis, Characterization and Sorption Capacity Examination for a Novel Hydrogel Composite Based on Gellan Gum and Graphene Oxide (GG/GO)

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym12051182 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 1182 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Cristina Modrogan ◽

Andreea Mădălina Pandele ◽

Constantin Bobirică ◽

Dan Dobrotǎ ◽

Annette Madelene Dăncilă ◽

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Keyword(s):

Graphene Oxide ◽

Ion Exchange ◽

Sorption Capacity ◽

Sorption Isotherms ◽

Gellan Gum ◽

Order Kinetic ◽

Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽

Hydrogel Composite ◽

Rate Determining Step ◽

Acidic Conditions

A novel hydrogel composite based on gellan gum and graphene oxide (GG/GO) was synthesized, characterized and tested for sorption capacity in this work. The microstructural, thermogravimetric and spectroscopic analysis confirmed the formation of the GG/GO composite. Comparative batch sorption experiments revealed a sorption capacity of the GG/GO composite for Zn (II) ions of approximately 2.3 higher than that of pure GG. The GG/GO composite exhibits a maximum sorption capacity of 272.57 mg/g at a pH of Zn (II) initial solution of 6. Generally, the sorption capacity of the sorbents is approximately 1.5 higher in slightly acidic conditions (pH 6) comparative with that for strong acidic conditions (pH 3). The sorption isotherms revealed that the sorption followed a monolayer/homogenous behavior. The sorption kinetic data were well fitted by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, and were consistent with those derived from sorption isotherms. The intraparticle diffusion was considered to be the rate-determining step. Two main sorption mechanisms for Zn (II) were identified namely, ion exchange at low pH values, and both ion exchange and chemisorption in weekly acidic conditions.

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Kinetics, thermodynamics and mechanisms of phosphate sorption onto bottle gourd biomass modified by (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) trimethylammonium chloride

Progress in Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism ◽

10.1177/1468678319858149 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 44 (3) ◽

pp. 267-285 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dragana Z Marković-Nikolić ◽

Milorad D Cakić ◽

Goran Petković ◽

Goran S Nikolić

Keyword(s):

Thermodynamic Parameters ◽

Quaternary Ammonium ◽

Sorption Kinetics ◽

Phosphate Removal ◽

Bottle Gourd ◽

Effect Of Temperature ◽

Trimethylammonium Chloride ◽

Phosphate Sorption ◽

Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽

Non Linear

The sorption kinetics and thermodynamic parameters of phosphate removal from aqueous solution using quaternary ammonium–modified bottle gourd biomass as a sorbent were studied in a batch reactor. The cationic sorbent, containing trimethylammonium and hydroxypropyl groups, was obtained through the chemical reactions of the lignocellulosic Lagenaria vulgaris shell with (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride. Experimental data of phosphate sorption from aqueous solutions of different initial concentrations (5–140 mg P L−1) have been analysed by reaction kinetics and diffusion models. The characteristic rate constants calculated by linear and non-linear regression analyses of the experimental results are presented. The phosphate sorption reaches equilibrium in 20–30 min, depending on the initial phosphate concentration. The maximum sorption capacity of quaternary ammonium–modified bottle gourd (QABG) sorbent was 18 mg P g−1 at 20 oC. The sorption system is best described by a non-linear equation of the pseudo first-order model ( R2 > 0.996). The Weber–Morris model indicated that the sorption process took place in three steps, whereby the intra-particle diffusion is not the only rate-controlling step. In addition, the effect of temperature (20 oC–50 oC) on sorption kinetics was also investigated. The various thermodynamic parameters suggest that phosphate sorption is favoured and is an exothermic process. The activation energy and the sticking probability confirmed that anion exchange is the dominant mechanism. These results provide valuable information for the potential use of agricultural residues in the treatment of wastewaters.

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Phosphate Removal Using Polyethylenimine Functionalized Silica-Based Materials

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13031502 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 1502

Author(s):

Maria Xanthopoulou ◽

Dimitrios Giliopoulos ◽

Nikolaos Tzollas ◽

Konstantinos S. Triantafyllidis ◽

Margaritis Kostoglou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sorption Capacity ◽

Removal Rate ◽

Phosphate Concentration ◽

Phosphate Removal ◽

Equilibrium Studies ◽

Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽

Algae Blooms ◽

Maximum Sorption ◽

Phosphate Anions ◽

Adsorbent Dose

In water and wastewater, phosphate anions are considered critical contaminants because they cause algae blooms and eutrophication. The present work aims at studying the removal of phosphate anions from aqueous solutions using silica particles functionalized with polyethylenimine. The parameters affecting the adsorption process such as pH, initial concentration, adsorbent dose, and the presence of competitive anions, such as carbonate, nitrate, sulfate and chromate ions, were studied. Equilibrium studies were carried out to determine their sorption capacity and the rate of phosphate ions uptake. The adsorption isotherm data fitted well with the Langmuir and Sips model. The maximum sorption capacity was 41.1 mg/g at pH 5, which decreased slightly at pH 7. The efficiency of phosphate removal adsorption increased at lower pH values and by increasing the adsorbent dose. The maximum phosphate removal was 80% for pH 5 and decreased to 75% for pH 6, to 73% for pH 7 and to 70% for pH 8, for initial phosphate concentration at about 1 mg/L and for a dose of adsorbent 100 mg/L. The removal rate was increased with the increase of the adsorbent dose. For example, for initial phosphate concentration of 4 mg/L the removal rate increased from 40% to 80% by increasing the dose from 0.1 to 2.0 g/L at pH 7. The competitive anions adversely affected phosphate removal. Though they were also found to be removed to a certain extent. Their co-removal provided an adsorbent which might be very useful for treating waters with low-level multiple contaminant occurrence in natural or engineered aquatic systems.

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Adsorptive Removal of Phosphate from Aqueous Solutions Using Low-Cost Volcanic Rocks: Kinetics and Equilibrium Approaches

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma14051312 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 1312

Author(s):

Dereje Tadesse Mekonnen ◽

Esayas Alemayehu ◽

Bernd Lennartz

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solutions ◽

Low Income ◽

Low Cost ◽

Volcanic Rocks ◽

Phosphate Removal ◽

Phosphate Adsorption ◽

Adsorptive Capacity ◽

Batch Adsorption ◽

Order Kinetic ◽

Adsorptive Removal

The contamination of surface and groundwater with phosphate originating from industrial and household wastewater remains a serious environmental issue in low-income countries. Herein, phosphate removal from aqueous solutions was studied using low-cost volcanic rocks such as pumice (VPum) and scoria (VSco), obtained from the Ethiopian Great Rift Valley. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted using phosphate solutions with concentrations of 0.5 to 25 mg·L−1 to examine the adsorption kinetic as well as equilibrium conditions. The experimental adsorption data were tested by employing various equilibrium adsorption models, and the Freundlich and Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-R) isotherms best depicted the observations. The maximum phosphate adsorption capacities of VPum and VSco were calculated and found to be 294 mg·kg−1 and 169 mg·kg−1, respectively. A pseudo-second-order kinetic model best described the experimental data with a coefficient of correlation of R2 > 0.99 for both VPum and VSco; however, VPum showed a slightly better selectivity for phosphate removal than VSco. The presence of competitive anions markedly reduced the removal efficiency of phosphate from the aqueous solution. The adsorptive removal of phosphate was affected by competitive anions in the order: HCO3− >F− > SO4−2 > NO3− > Cl− for VPum and HCO3− > F− > Cl− > SO4−2 > NO3− for VSco. The results indicate that the readily available volcanic rocks have a good adsorptive capacity for phosphate and shall be considered in future studies as test materials for phosphate removal from water in technical-scale experiments.

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Adsorptive removal of phosphate by a Fe–Mn–La tri-metal composite sorbent: Adsorption capacity, influence factors, and mechanism

Adsorption Science & Technology ◽

10.1177/0263617420942709 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (7-8) ◽

pp. 254-270

Author(s):

Yuanrong Zhu ◽

Xianming Yue ◽

Fazhi Xie

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solutions ◽

Adsorption Capacity ◽

Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽

Phosphate Removal ◽

Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽

Hydroxyl Groups ◽

Metal Composite ◽

Order Kinetic ◽

Composite Sorbent ◽

Composite Adsorbent

Reducing input of phosphorus is the key step for control of eutrophication and algal blooming in freshwater lakes. Adsorption technology is a cost-effective technology for phosphate removal in water for the purpose. Thus, in this study, a novel Fe–Mn–La tri-metal composite sorbent was developed, and then evaluated for phosphate removal. The results showed that the maximum adsorption capacity could be approached to 61.80 mg g−1 at 25°C under pH of 6.03. Adsorption of phosphate by Fe–Mn–La tri-metal composite adsorbent fitted better by pseudo-second-order kinetic equation and Langmuir model, which suggested that the adsorption process was surface chemical reactions and mainly in a monolayer coverage manner. The thermodynamic study indicated that the adsorption reaction was an endothermic process. The phosphate removal gradually decreased with the increasing of pH from 3.02 to 11.00. The sequence of coexisting anions competing with phosphates was that CO32− > Cl− > SO42− > NO3−. Dissolved organic matter, fulvic acid as a representative, would also decrease adsorption capacities of phosphate by Fe–Mn–La tri-metal composite adsorbents. Adsorption capacity would be decreased with increasing addition of adsorbents, while removal efficiency would be increased in this process. The Fe–Mn–La tri-metal composite adsorbent showed a good reusability when applied to removal of dissolved phosphate from aqueous solutions. The Fourier transform infrared spectrometer and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses indicated that some hydroxyl groups (–OH) on the surface of adsorbent were replaced by the adsorbed PO43−, HPO42−, or H2PO4−. Aggregative results showed that the novel Fe–Mn–La tri-mental composite sorbent is a very promising adsorbent for the removal of phosphate from aqueous solutions.

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Adsorption of CuCl2 on Mg-Al HTlc: Effect of EDTA and Addition Sequences

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.573-574.150 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 573-574 ◽

pp. 150-154

Author(s):

Yun Bo Zang ◽

Nai Ying Wu

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solutions ◽

Sorption Capacity ◽

Contact Time ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Copper Ions ◽

Sorption Process ◽

Langmuir Model ◽

Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽

Maximum Sorption ◽

Pseudo Second Order

In this study, removal of copper ions from aqueous solutions by synthetic Mg-Al-HTlc was investigated as a function of contact time, EDTA and addition sequences at room temperature. It is found that HTlc could reduced copper ions concentration effectively. The kinetics closely fit pseudo-second order kinetics with necessary time 9 h to reach equilibrium. The sorption process followed langmuir model. The maximum sorption capacity calculated was found to be 39.4 mg/g. The presence of EDTA and addition sequences could affect sorption of Cu(II) onto HTlc.

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Use of metallurgical dust for removal chromium ions from aqueous solutions

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/20182801029 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 ◽

pp. 01029 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Magdalena Pająk ◽

Agnieszka Dzieniszewska ◽

Joanna Kyzioł-Komosińska ◽

Michał Chrobok

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solutions ◽

Sorption Capacity ◽

Low Cost ◽

Steel Plant ◽

Complex Ions ◽

Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽

Chromium Ions ◽

In Series ◽

High Sorption ◽

Effective Sorbent

The aim of the study was to determine the potential for the application of dust from steel plant as an effective sorbent for removing Cr(III) and Cr(VI) in the form of simple and complex ions – Acid Blue 193 dye from aqueous solutions. Three isotherms models were used to interpret the experimental results namely: Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin–Radushkevich. Estimated equations parameters allowed to determine the binding mechanism. Based on laboratory studies it was found that the dust was characterized by high sorption capacities for Cr ions and dye from the aqueous solution. The sorption capacity of the dust for Cr(III) and Cr(VI) ions depended on the degree of oxidation, pH of solution and kind of anion and changed in series: Cr(III)-Cl pH=5.0> Cr(III)-SO4 pH=5.0> Cr(III)-Cl pH=3.0> Cr(III)-SO4 pH=3.0> Cr(VI) pH=5.0> Cr(VI) pH=3.0. Dust was also characterized by a high maximum sorption capacity of dye at a range of 38.2 – 91.7 mg/g, depending on the dose of dust. Based on the study it was found that dust from a steel plant, containing iron oxides, can be used as low-cost and effective sorbent to remove pollutions containing chromium ions, especially from acidic wastewater.

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Removal of chromium(VI) from aqueous solutions using zeolites modified with HDTMA and ODTMA surfactants

Clay Minerals ◽

10.1180/claymin.2015.050.1.10 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 103-115 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Barbara Szala ◽

Tomasz Bajda ◽

Anna Jeleń

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solutions ◽

Sorption Capacity ◽

Exchange Capacity ◽

Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide ◽

Column Studies ◽

Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽

Chromium Vi ◽

Modified Clinoptilolite ◽

The Impact ◽

Influence Of Ph

AbstractThe removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions under various conditions was investigated using a natural clinoptilolite and a synthetic zeolite derived from fly-ash (Na-P1), modified either with hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HDTMA) or octadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (ODTMA). The study was focused mainly on the impact of the properties of the zeolite on the sorption capacity, the sorption mechanism, the influence of pH and the durability of the immobilization. The zeolites were modified with HDTMA and ODTMA surfactants up to 100% and 120% of their external cation exchange capacity. Batch and column studies were conducted to evaluate the influence of pH and the initial Cr(VI) concentration on their efficiencies for removing chromates. The organo-zeolites show a significant ability to remove Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions. The amount of Cr(VI) removed by organo-clinoptilolite and organo-zeolite Na-P1 is greater at low pH values, whereas the sorption efficiency decreased with increasing pH. Sorption of Cr(VI) was more efficient with the HDTMA-modified organo-clinoptilolite (150 mmol Cr(VI)/kg) than the ODTMA-modified clinoptilolite (132 mmol Cr(VI)/kg). The maximum sorption capacity was obtained with the 1.2 × ECEC ODTMA-modified clinoptilolite (237 mmol Cr(VI)/kg). The organozeolites Na-P1 adsorbed Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions more effectively and were much more durable than the organo-clinoptilolites.

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THE INFLUENCE OF THE DEACETYLATION DEGREE OF CHITOSAN IN THE FORM OF FLAKES ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NITRATES V SORPTION FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

Progress on Chemistry and application of Chitin and its Derivatives ◽

10.15259/pcacd.23.008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol XXIII ◽

pp. 88-96

Author(s):

Tomasz Jóźwiak ◽

Urszula Filipkowska ◽

Paula Bugajska ◽

Małgorzata Kuczajowska-Zadrożna ◽

Artur Mielcarek

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solutions ◽

Sorption Capacity ◽

Process Time ◽

Effect Of Ph ◽

Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽

Degree Of Deacetylation ◽

Deacetylation Degree ◽

Maximum Sorption ◽

Sorption From Aqueous Solutions

The influence of the degree of deacetylation of chitosan from the range of DD = 75–90% on the effectiveness of sorption of nitrates from aqueous solutions was investigated. The scope of the research included: determining the effect of pH on the effectiveness of N-NO3 binding on chitosan sorbents and determining the sorption capacity of chitosan sorbents with different degrees of deacetylation after 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes. The effectiveness of sorption of nitrates on chitosan sorbents increased in the series DD=75% < DD=85% < DD=90%. Regardless of the degree of deacetylation, the sorption effectiveness of nitrates on chitosan was the highest at pH 4. The amount of nitrate-related sorbents was the highest after 30 min of sorption. A process time which was too long resulted in desorption of nitrates. The maximum sorption capacity for chitosan with the degree of deacetylation DD = 75, 85 and 90% was 0.59 mg N-NO3/g, 0.60 mg N-NO3/g and 0.87 mg N-NO3/g, respectively.

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Contribution of Cross-Linker and Silica Morphology on Cr(VI) Sorption Performances of Organic Anion Exchangers Embedded into Silica Pores

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules25051249 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (5) ◽

pp. 1249 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ecaterina Stela Dragan ◽

Doina Humelnicu

Keyword(s):

Sorption Capacity ◽

Organic Anion ◽

Isotherm Models ◽

Order Kinetic ◽

Anion Exchangers ◽

Fast Kinetics ◽

Strong Base ◽

Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽

Composite Sorbents ◽

Cross Linker

Removal of Cr(VI) from the environment represents a stringent issue because of its tremendous effects on living organisms. In this context, design of sorbents with high sorption capacity for Cr(VI) is getting a strong need. For this purpose, poly(vinylbenzyl chloride), impregnated into porous silica (PSi), was cross-linked with either N,N,N’,N’-tetramethyl-1,2-ethylenediamine (TEMED) or N,N,N’,N’-tetramethyl-1,3-propanediamine, followed by the reaction of the free -CH2Cl groups with N,N-diethyl-2-hydroxyethylamine to generate strong base anion exchangers (ANEX) inside the pores. The PSi/ANEX composite sorbents were deeply characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, SEM-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and water uptake. The sorption performances of composites against Cr(VI) were investigated as a function of pH, contact time, initial concentration of Cr(VI), and temperature. It was found that the cross-linker structure and the silica morphology are the key factors controlling the sorption capacity. The adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic and well described by pseudo-second-order kinetic and Sips isotherm models. The maximum sorption capacity of 311.2 mg Cr(VI)/g sorbent was found for the composite prepared with mesoporous silica using TEMED as cross-linker. The PSi/ANEX composite sorbents represent an excellent alternative for the removal of Cr(VI) oxyanions, being endowed with fast kinetics, equilibrium in about 60 min, and a high level of reusability in successive sorption/desorption cycles.

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