scholarly journals Greener Method for the Removal of Toxic Metal Ions from the Wastewater by Application of Agricultural Waste as an Adsorbent

Water ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabia Baby Shaikh ◽  
Bullo Saifullah ◽  
Fawad Rehman ◽  
Ruqia Iqbal Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Toxic Metal ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Agitation Rate ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Economic Barriers

The presence of inorganic pollutants such as metal ions (Ni2+, Pb2+, Cr6+) in water, probably by long-term geochemical changes and from the effluents of various industries, causes diseases and disorders (e.g., cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, muscular dystrophy, hepatitis, and multiple sclerosis). Conventional methods for their removal are limited by technical and economic barriers. In biosorption, low-cost and efficient biomaterials are used for this purpose. In this study, Brassica Campestris stems from the agriculture waste and has been used for the removal of Ni2+, Cr6+ and Pb2+ ions from an aqueous solution containing all the ions. Effect of different parameters, e.g., pH, contact time, metal ion initial concentration, adsorbent dose, agitation rate and temperature were analyzed and optimized. The adsorbent worked well for removal of the Pb2+ and Cr6+ as compared to Ni2+. The atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) and FTIR investigation of adsorbent before and after shows a clear difference in the adsorbent capability. The highest adsorption percentage was found at 98%, 91%, and 49% respectively, under the optimized parameters. Furthermore, the Langmuir isotherm was found better in fitting to the experimental data than that of the Freundlich isotherm.

scholarly journals Batch Sorption Experiments: Langmuir and Freundlich Isotherm Studies for the Adsorption of Textile Metal Ions onto Teff Straw (Eragrostis tef) Agricultural Waste

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulu Berhe Desta
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Equilibrium Concentration ◽  
Eragrostis Tef ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Textile Effluents

Adsorption of heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Pb, Ni, and Cu) onto Activated Teff Straw (ATS) has been studied using batch-adsorption techniques. This study was carried out to examine the adsorption capacity of the low-cost adsorbent ATS for the removal of heavy metals from textile effluents. The influence of contact time, pH, Temperature, and adsorbent dose on the adsorption process was also studied. Results revealed that adsorption rate initially increased rapidly, and the optimal removal efficiency was reached within about 1 hour. Further increase in contact time did not show significant change in equilibrium concentration; that is, the adsorption phase reached equilibrium. The adsorption isotherms could be fitted well by the Langmuir model. The value in the present investigation was less than one, indicating that the adsorption of the metal ion onto ATS is favorable. After treatment with ATS the levels of heavy metals were observed to decrease by 88% (Ni), 82.9% (Cd), 81.5% (Cu), 74.5% (Cr), and 68.9% (Pb). Results indicate that the freely abundant, locally available, low-cost adsorbent, Teff straw can be treated as economically viable for the removal of metal ions from textile effluents.

scholarly journals Effective Biosorption of Nickel(II) from Aqueous Solutions UsingTrichoderma viride

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Sujatha ◽  
V. Kalarani ◽  
B. Naresh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Trichoderma Viride ◽  
Toxic Metal ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Isotherm Models

The primary objective of the present study is to evaluate the optimization conditions such as kinetic and equilibrium isotherm models involved in the removal of Ni(II) from the aqueous solutions byTrichoderma viride. The biosorbent was characterized by FTIR and SEM. The optimum biosorption conditions were determined as a function of pH, biomass dosage, contact time, initial metal ion concentration, and temperature. The maximum Ni(II) biosorption was obtained at pH 4.5. The equilibrium data were better fit by the Langmuir isotherm model than by the Freundlich isotherm. The kinetic studies indicate that the biosorption process of the metal ion Ni(II) has followed well the pseudo-second-order model. The sum of the square errors (SSE) and chi-square (χ2) tests were also carried out to find the best fit kinetic model and adsorption isotherm. The maximum biosorption capacity (qm) ofT.viridebiomass was found to be 47.6 mg/g for Ni(II) ion. Therefore, it can be concluded thatT.viridebiomass was effective and low-cost potential adsorbent to remove the toxic metal Ni(II) from aqueous solutions. The recovery process of Ni(II) fromT.viridebiomass was found to be higher than 98% by using 0.25 M HNO3. Besides the application of removal of toxic metal Ni(II) from aqueous solutions, the biosorbentT.viridecan be reused for five consecutive sorption-desorption cycles was determined.

scholarly journals Comparative Study on the Adsorption Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Metal Ions onto Acid Activated Low Cost Pandanus Carbon

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 238-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Sudha ◽  
K. Kalpana ◽  
T. Rajachandrasekar ◽  
S. Arivoli
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Ferrous Ions ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Operating Variables

Batch experiments were carried out for the sorption of Copper and Ferrous ions onto acid activated carbon prepared. The operating variables studied were initial metal ion concentration, pH, and temperature and contact time. The equilibrium data were fitted to the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm equations. From this adsorption efficiency, adsorption energy, adsorption capacity, intensity of adsorption and dimensionless separation factor were calculated. From the kinetic studies the rate constant values for the adsorption process was calculated. From the effect of temperature thermodynamic parameters like ΔG°, ΔH°, and ΔS° were calculated. The mechanism of adsorption for metal ions onto carbon was investigated by using the experimental results and confirmed by FT- IR, XRD and SEM images.

scholarly journals Biosorption of Fe(II) and Mn(II) Ions from Aqueous Solution by Rice Husk Ash

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Jiaying Zhao ◽  
Zhao Jiang ◽  
Dexin Shan ◽  
Yan Lu
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Initial Ph

Rice husk ash (RHA), an agricultural waste, was used as biosorbent for the removal of Iron(II) and Manganese(II) ions from aqueous solutions. The structural and morphological characteristics of RHA and its elemental compositions before and after adsorption of Fe(II) and Mn(II) were determined by scanning electron microscopic (SEM) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyses. Batch experiments were carried out to determine the influence of initial pH, contact time, adsorbent dosage, and initial concentration on the removal of Fe(II) and Mn(II) ions. Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-R) models were applied to describe the biosorption isotherm of the metal ions by RHA. The correlation coefficient (R2) of Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models equals 0.995 and 0.901 for Fe(II), 0.9862 and 0.8924 for Mn(II), respectively, so the Langmuir model fitted the equilibrium data better than the Freundlich isotherm model. The mean free energy values evaluated from the D-R model indicated that the biosorption of Fe(II) and Mn(II) onto RHA was physical in nature. Experimental data also showed that the biosorption processes of both metal ions complied with the pseudo-second-order kinetics.

scholarly journals Application of a Low-Cost Cellulose-Based Bioadsorbent for the Effective Recovery of Terbium Ions from Aqueous Solutions

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1641
Author(s):  
Lorena Alcaraz ◽  
Dayana Nathaly Saquinga ◽  
Floralba López ◽  
Lola De Lima ◽  
Francisco J. Alguacil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Crystallinity Index ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cellulose Structure ◽  
13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Before And After

The preparation of a low-cost cellulose-based bioadsorbent from cellulosic material extracted from rose stems (CRS) was carried out; rose stems are considered agricultural waste. After the required pretreatment of this waste and further treatment with an acidic mixture of acetic and nitric acids, the CRS product was produced. The resulting bioadsorbent was characterized by several techniques, such as X-ray diffraction, which revealed diffraction maxima related to the cellulose structure, whose calculated crystallinity index (CrI) was 75%. In addition, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) showed signs of acetylation of the sample. The thermal properties of the solid were also evaluated through Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed cellulose fibers before and after the adsorption process, and some particles with irregular shapes were also observed. The CRS bioadsorbent was used for the effective adsorption of valuable Tb(III) from an aqueous solution. The adsorption data showed a good fit to the Freundlich isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models; however, chemisorption was not ruled out. Finally, desorption experiments revealed the recovery of terbium ions with an efficiency of 97% from the terbium-loaded bioadsorbent.

scholarly journals Adsorption of Copper and Iron Using Low Cost Material as Adsorbent

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariq S. Najim ◽  
Nazik J. Elais ◽  
Alya A. Dawood
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Copper Ions ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Copper Ion ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Ferrous Ion ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Solid Adsorbent ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

In this study, pine fruit was used as solid adsorbent for removal of ferrous and copper ions from aqueous solutions through batch equilibrium technique. The influence of contact time, pH of the solution and initial concentration of metal ions on adsorbed amount of metal ions were investigated. 90 minutes of adsorption time was found sufficient to reach equilibrium for ferrous ion and 120 minutes for copper ion. Adsorption of metal ions were pH dependent and the results indicate the optimum pH for the removal of Fe+2was found to be 5.0 and that of Cu+2was 7.0, the highest adsorption capacity was found to be 4.8 and 14.1 mg of metal ion per gram of adsorbent at initial concentration of 22.22 mg/L and 57.6 mg/L of ferrous and copper ions respectively and would be higher with higher initial concentration. Ferrous ion was removed by 96.3 - 97.3% and copper ion by 94.1-96% along the whole range of initial concentrations. Isotherm studies showed that the data were best fitted to the Freundlich isotherm model. The kinetic data corresponded well with the pseudo-second order equation, suggesting that the adsorption process is presumably a chemisorption.

Nano platelets kaolinite for the adsorption of toxic metal ions in the environment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chem Int
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Toxic Metal ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metals ◽  
Toxic Metal Ions ◽  
Endothermic Process ◽  
Langmuir Isotherm Model

Contamination of water reservoirs with different toxic metal ions from industrial activities has emerged as one of major issues in recent years. The adsorption of Pb(II) ions from aqueous solution onto Nano platelets kaolinite has been investigated. The adsorption studies were determined as a function of pH, contact time, initial metal ion concentration, adsorbent dosage and temperature. Nano platelets kaolinite prepared from raw Jordanian kaolin clay showed size in the range of 12-80 nm. Maximum adsorption capacity as determined by Langmuir isotherm model is 175.44 mg/g for Pb(II). Thermodynamic parameters, ΔGo, ΔHo and ΔSo were revealed that the adsorption process is spontaneous and endothermic process. The results showed that Nano platelets kaolinite can be efficiently used as a low-cost alternative and eco-friendly adsorbent for the removal of toxic heavy metals from wastewater.

scholarly journals PENYERAPAN ION LOGAM Cr(III) DAN Cr(VI) DALAM LARUTAN MENGGUNAKAN KULIT BUAH JENGKOL (Pithecellobium jiringa (JACK) PRAIN.)

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Zulkarnain Chaidir ◽  
Qomariah Hasanah ◽  
Qomariah Hasanah ◽  
Rahmiana Zein ◽  
Rahmiana Zein
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Metal Ion Uptake

Jengkol shells (Pithecellobium jiringa) an agricultural waste from typical Indonesian plant has been investigated for its ability to absorb heavy metal ions Cr VI and Cr III . Effect of pH, concentration, contact time, mass and the speed of stirring biosorben studied by extraction method. Concentration of metal ions Cr VI and Cr III was measured using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The optimum conditions for metal ion uptake of Cr VI occurs at pH 4, the concentration of 7000 mg/L, contact time of 60 minutes, 0.1 g biosorben mass and stirring speed 100 rpm. For the metal ions Cr III wa obtained conditions optimum at pH 5, the concentration of 1500 mg/L,  contact time of 60 minutes, 0.1 g biosorben mass and stirring speed 100 rpm. Functional groups contained in the jengkol shells analyzed by Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR). Data equilibrium uptake of metal ions Cr VI and Cr III  by the jengkol shells analyzed using two isotherm models , namely Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models . The absorption of both the metal ions tend to follow the Langmuir isotherm models in which the absorption capacity of metal ions obtained for Cr VI ) and Cr  III  is 24.9376 mg / g and 39. 0625 mg /g . The optimum condition was applied to study the river Batang Arau at Padang city obtained a capacity of 15.065 mg/ g with 45 efficiency, 94 % for the uptake of metal ions Cr (total).

Studies on the biofilm produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa grown in different metal fatty acid salt media and its application in biodegradation of fatty acids and bioremediation of heavy metal ions

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Abinaya Sindu ◽  
Pennathur Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Toxic Metal ◽  
Industrial Effluents ◽  
Aquatic Organism ◽  
Fatty Acid Salt ◽  
Planktonic Form

Metal fatty acid salts (MFAS) in untreated industrial effluents cause environmental pollution. The use of biocompatible agents for remediation may help in reducing the harm caused to the ambient aquatic organism. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous organism that thrives under harsh conditions and is resistant to toxic metal ions. The present study shows a proof-of-concept of using this organism in the biodegradation of MFAS. MFAS were prepared and we studied their effect on the growth of the planktonic form and the formation of biofilm by P. aeruginosa. We observed biofilm formation in the presence of all the MFAS when used as the sole carbon source, albeit the quantity of biofilm formed in the presence of cadmium and copper was less. There was no effect on the planktonic form of the organism but the formation of biofilm increased in the presence of magnesium palmitate. This study shows that metal ions play a pivotal role in the formation of biofilm. HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) analysis of the biofilm polysaccharide showed that hexose sugar was a major component when compared with pentose sugar. The structure of biofilm polysaccharide and the coordination of the metal ion with the biofilm polysaccharide were confirmed by FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) and Raman spectroscopy.

Removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) From Aqueous Solution by Adsorption Using Agrowaste-Modified Kaolinite Clay

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Kaolinite Clay ◽  
Adsorbent Surface ◽  
Initial Adsorption ◽  
Adsorption Rates

This study showed that kaolinite clay modified with Moringa oleifera pods is a promising low cost adsorbent for the removal of metals from aqueous solution because the resultant composite has higher adsorption capacities, and hence a better metal ions removal efficiency. The efficiencies of these adsorbents for the removal of Pb (II) and Cd (II) ions from aqueous solutions were studied as a function of pH, time, adsorbate concentration and adsorbent dose. Adsorption results showed that pH did significantly affect removal of heavy metal ions between pH 3 and 6. Increasing contact time and initial metal ion concentration increased the sorption capacity of the adsorbent for the metal ions. Adsorbent dosage indicated mainly surface phenomena involving sharing of electrons between the adsorbent surface and the metal ion species. The adsorption of metal ions from aqueous solutions of both metal ions at different initial metal ion concentrations reduced the initial adsorption rates of the adsorption of Pb (II) and Cd (II) by unmodified and modified kaolinite clay.

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