Mercury Sorption on Chitosan

2007 ◽  
Vol 20-21 ◽  
pp. 635-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karol Campos ◽  
Eric Guibal ◽  
Francisco Peirano ◽  
M. Ly ◽  
Holger Maldonado
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Sorption Isotherms ◽  
Sorption Kinetics ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Continuous Systems ◽  
Maximum Sorption

Mercury sorption on chitosan was investigated in batch and continuous systems. Chitosan sorption properties were determined through sorption isotherms. Langmuir and Freundlich equations were used for the modeling of isotherms at pH 5. In batch systems, maximum sorption capacities reached 550 mg Hg/g. Sorption kinetics have been studied as a function of sorbent particle size and stirring rate. Dynamic removal of mercury was tested in a fixed bed reactor investigating the following parameters: particle size, column size, flow velocity and metal ion concentration. Clark and Adams-Bohart models were evaluated for the simulation of breakthrough curves. This study shows that chitosan is an effective sorbent for the treatment and recovery of mercury from dilute effluents at near neutral pH.

Heavy Metals Removal from Wastewater by Using Activated Peat

1992 ◽  
Vol 26 (9-11) ◽  
pp. 2309-2312 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. S. D'Avila ◽  
C. M. Matos ◽  
M. R. Cavalcanti
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Cation Exchange ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Stirred Tank Reactors ◽  
Metals Removal ◽  
Low Efficiency

The processes used to remove heavy metals from inorganic wastewater have in general low efficiency. The use of activated peat obtained by using a process similar to a cation exchange reaction increases the removal efficiency up to five times when compared with peat “in natura”. The main objective of this work is to show the fundamental mathematical model, governed by diffusion process and the algorithms utilized to design the batch and the continuous feed stirred tank reactors or in some cases a fixed bed reactor. The principal dimensions of these equipments are obtained from the knowledge of the activated peat's cation exchange capacity used in the process, and the main chemical characteristics of the heavy metal ion contained in the wastewater. Besides, two important parameters are also included: the ion concentration and the efficiency of the process obtained from laboratory kinetics experiments. For example Pb+2 is removed l:rom a wastewater at a concentration of 50g/m3 in five minutes or less, with an efficiency of 98%.

Adsorptive removal of V(V) ions using clinoptilolite modified with polypyrrole and iron oxide nanoparticles in column studies

MRS Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (36) ◽  
pp. 2119-2127 ◽  
Author(s):  
NOMCEBO H. MTHOMBENI ◽  
SANDRINE MBAKOP ◽  
AOYI OCHIENG ◽  
MAURICE S. ONYANGO
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Column Studies ◽  
The Fourier Transform

AbstractClinoptilolite modified with polypyrrole and iron oxide nanoparticles (Cln-PPy-Fe3O4) nanocomposite as a potential adsorbent for V (V) ions was prepared via polymerization of pyrrole monomer using FeCl3 oxidant in aqueous medium in which clinoptilolite-Fe3O4 nanoparticles were suspended. The structure and morphology of the prepared adsorbent was analysed with the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM). Column fixed bed studies were performed to test the ability of the adsorbent to remove V (V) ions from aqueous solution. Low values of adsorbent exhaustion rate (AER) and large bed volumes were observed at lower metal ion concentration, higher bed mass and lower flow rate for V(V) removal indicating good performance. The volume of treated water processed at breakthrough point were found to be 0.09; 0.63 and 1.26 L for bed mass of 1, 2.5; and 5 g, respectively. The Yoon–Nelson and Thomas models appropriately described the breakthrough curves.

Continuous biosorption of nickel from aqueous solution using Chrysanthemum indicum derived biochar in a fixed-bed column

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (7) ◽  
pp. 1895-1906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sowmya Vilvanathan ◽  
S. Shanthakumar
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Column Studies ◽  
Nickel Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed Column ◽  
Nickel Ions ◽  
Chrysanthemum Indicum

The biosorption capability of Chrysanthemum indicum to remove nickel ions from aqueous solution in a fixed-bed column was examined in this study. Native C. indicum flower waste was improved for its biosorptive potential by pyrolysis to obtain its biochar form and, thereby, both raw (CIF-R) and biochar (CIF-BC) forms of the flower were used for Ni(II) removal. Fixed bed column studies were conducted to examine the influence of bed height (1.0–3.0 cm), flow rate (1.0–5.0 mL min−1) and initial metal ion concentration (25–75 mg L−1). The breakthrough curves (Cout/Cin vs time) were modelled using different dynamic adsorption models, viz. Adams-Bohart, Thomas and Yoon-Nelson model. Interpretation of the data revealed a favorable correlation with the Thomas model with higher R2 values and closer model-predicted and experimental biosorption capacity values. The equilibrium uptake capacity of CIF-R and CIF-BC for Ni(II) were found to be 14.02 and 29.44 mg g−1, respectively. Further, the column was regenerated using HCl as eluent, to desorb the adsorbed Ni(II) ions. The experimental results implied and affirmed the suitability of the biosorbents for nickel ion biosorption with its nature being favorable, efficient, and environmentally friendly.

scholarly journals Evaluating the performance of an eggshell-bagasse biosorption system in removing lead and cadmium from aqueous solutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Charlene Harripersadth
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Kinetic Modelling ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Equilibrium Studies ◽  
Lead And Cadmium ◽  
Biosorption Process ◽  
Oxygen Atoms

In this research investigation, the simultaneous use of 2 biomaterials, sugarcane bagasse and eggshells, were applied as biosorbents in the treatment of metal laden effluent. Under the characterisation measurements investigated, it was found that carbon, calcium and oxygen atoms which constitute carboxylic and carbonate functional groups were prominent in eggshells, whereas for bagasse, it was carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms constituting hydroxyl and carbonyl groups. Batch studies were conducted to investigate the effect of fundamental process variables such as particle size (75 – 250 μm), initial metal ion concentration (40 – 240 mg/L), pH (2 – 7) and contact time (0 – 120 min). With respect to the equilibrium studies, the applicability of the Langmuir isotherm implied a monolayer formation of metal ions onto the surface of both biomaterials with the maximum amounts of Pb and Cd adsorbed based on 1 g of biosorbent being 277.8 and 13.62 mg/g for eggshells and 31.45 and 19.49 mg/g for bagasse, respectively. Moreover, kinetic modelling revealed that the process was well described by the pseudo – second order model for both Pb and Cd using eggshells and bagasse. Fixed bed studies were used to assess the dynamic adsorption behaviour of the eggshell – bagasse system using a lab – scale adsorption column of 2.3 cm in diameter and 30 cm in height. The effect of bed depth (4 – 12 cm) on 5 adsorbents (eggshells, bagasse, adsorbent A, adsorbent B and adsorbent C) in the removal of Pb were investigated. Adsorbents A, B and C were a combination of both eggshells and bagasse with adsorbent A constituting 75wt % bagasse and 25wt % eggshells, adsorbent B constituting 50wt % bagasse and 50wt % eggshells and adsorbent C constituting 25wt % bagasse and 75wt % eggshells. The column experiments highlighted an improvement in bed performance with an increase in bed depth resulting in greater mass transfer zones, breakthrough times and larger quantities of effluents treated. Two kinetic models (Thomas and Yoon–Nelson) were used to interpret the breakthrough curves where the data showed good fits to both models used. In determining the efficacy of the eggshell – bagasse biosorption system, adsorbent C was found to be most proficient in the removal of Pb with eggshells, adsorbent B, adsorbent A and bagasse following suit. The results from this investigation strongly suggest the plausible reuse of agricultural waste materials in the treatment of contaminated effluent through the biosorption process.

scholarly journals Fixed-Bed Column Adsorption Studies of Lead (II) From Aqueous Solution Using Chitosan -G-Maleic Anhydride-G-Methacrylic Acidcopolymer

2020 ◽  
pp. 316-334
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Maleic Anhydride ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Continuous Adsorption ◽  
Bed Height ◽  
Column Adsorption ◽  
Dynamics Models

The adsorption of Lead (II) from aqueous solution by chitosan-g-maleic anhydride-g-methacrylic acidcopolymer was investigated in fixed- bed column.The continuous adsorption varying the effect of flow rates, bed height and concentration and breakthrough curves was evaluated and it was also analyzed by dynamics models namely, Boharts and Adam, Thomas and Yoon and Nelson models at different conditions.The breakthrough data fitted well to Thomas and Yoon Nelson models with high correlation coefficient, R 2 is 0.9835. The highest bed capacity of chitosan-g-maleicanhydride-g-methacrylicacid adsorbent was obtained using 1 ml /min flow rate, 100 ppm inlet Pb metal ion concentration, and 3 cm bed height

scholarly journals Studies on chromium(III) removal from aqueous solutions by sorption on Sphagnum moss peat

2009 ◽  
Vol 74 (8-9) ◽  
pp. 953-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catalin Balan ◽  
Doina Bilba ◽  
Matei Macoveanu
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Sorption Isotherms ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Sphagnum Moss ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Maximum Sorption Capacity ◽  
Maximum Sorption ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Batch sorption experiments were performed for the removal of chromium(III) ions from aqueous solutions using Romanian Sphagnum moss peat (untreated and treated with NaCl solution) as sorbent. In order to establish the best conditions for the sorption of chromium(III), the influence of initial pH, contact time, peat dose and metal ion concentration was investigated. The Freundlich, Langmuir and Dubinin-Radushkevich models were applied to describe the sorption isotherms and to calculate its constants. The experimental data fitted well to the Langmuir model with a maximum sorption capacity of 18.6 mg Cr(III)/g of peat. The mean free energy of sorption suggests that the binding of Cr(III) on peat occurred through an ion exchange mechanism. The kinetic data evaluated by pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order kinetic models showed that the sorption of chromium onto the peat followed a pseudo-second order rate equation. The chromium(III) could be easily eluted from the loaded peat using 0.10 M HCl and the peat may be reused in several sorption/ desorption cycles. The experimental results indicated the potential of Sphagnum moss peat for removal of Cr(III) from wastewaters.

scholarly journals Ricinus CommunisPericarp Activated Carbon Used as an Adsorbent for the Removal of Ni(II) From Aqueous Solution

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 761-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Madhavakrishnan ◽  
K. Manickavasagam ◽  
K. Rasappan ◽  
P. S. Syed Shabudeen ◽  
R. Venkatesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Ricinus Communis ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Batch Mode ◽  
Adsorption Data ◽  
Initial Ph

Activated carbon prepared from Ricinus communis Pericarp was used to remove Ni(II) from aqueous solution by adsorption. Batch mode adsorption experiments are carried out by varying contact time, metal-ion concentration, carbon concentration and pH to assess kinetic and equilibrium parameters. The adsorption data were modeled by using both Langmuir and Freundlich classical adsorption isotherms. The adsorption capacity (Qo) calculated from the Langmuir isotherm was 31.15 mg/g of activated carbon at initial pH of 5.0±0.2 for the particle size 125-250 µm.

scholarly journals Studies on Removal of Cr (VI) from Aqueous Solutions Using Powder of Mosambi Fruit Peelings (PMFP) As a Low Cost Sorbent

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1389-1399 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Hema Krishna ◽  
A. V. V. S. Swamy
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Batch Tests ◽  
Freundlich Adsorption Isotherm ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Agitation Time

The powder of mosambi fruit peelings (PMFP) was used as an adsorbent for the removal of heavy metal like Cr (VI) from aqueous solutions was studied using batch tests. The influence of physico-chemical key parameters such as the initial metal ion concentration, pH, agitation time, adsorbent dosage, and the particle size of adsorbent has been considered in batch tests. Sorbent ability to adsorb Cr (VI) ions was examined and the mechanism involved in the process investigated. The optimum results were determined at an initial metal ion concentration was 10 mg/lit, pH=2, agitation time – 60 min, an adsorbent dose (150 mg/50 ml) and the particle size (0.6 mm). The % adsorption, Langmuir constants [Q0=7.51(mg/g) and b=1.69(mg/lit)] Freundlich constant(Kf=2.94), Lagergren rate constants (Kad(min-1)=5.75 x 10-2) for [Cr(VI)] 10 mg/lit were determined for the adsorption system as a function of sorbate concentration. The equilibrium data obtained were tested using Langmuir, Freundlich adsorption isotherm models, and the kinetic data obtained were fitted to pseudo first order model.

Modeling NOx Adsorption onto Fe/ZSM-5 Catalysts in a Fixed Bed Reactor

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingxing Cheng ◽  
Xiaotao T. Bi
Keyword(s):  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Axial Dispersion ◽  
No Oxidation ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Adsorption Model ◽  
Nox Adsorption

Abstract A NOx adsorption kinetic model including NO oxidation and adsorption was developed. The NOx and O2 adsorption experimental data from a fixed bed were found to be fitted well to the Freundlich type isotherm. An axial dispersion adsorption model was then developed to simulate the breakthrough curve for NOx adsorption in the fixed bed. The model parameters including mass transfer coefficient and axial dispersion coefficient were fitted from the NOx breakthrough curves measured in a fixed bed. This model can be used for design and scale-up of fixed bed NOx adsorption columns. It can also be extended for the modeling of NOx adsorption in the annulus region of the circulating fluidized bed reactor for catalytic reduction of NOx.

Biosorption of Pb2 +  and Cd2 +  in a Fixed Bed Column with Immobilised Chorella sp. Biomass

2008 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 1061-1069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Almaguer Cantu ◽  
Ma Teresa Garza-González ◽  
Javier Rivera de la Rosa ◽  
Jose Angel Loredo-Medrano
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Langmuir Model ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Orthogonal Collocation ◽  
Pellet Size ◽  
Fixed Bed Column ◽  
Chlorella Sp ◽  
Continuity Equations ◽  
Biosorption Equilibrium

The biosorption of Pb2 +  and Cd2 +  in a fixed bed column by immobilised Chlorella sp. was characterised in a fixed bed column. Effect of initial concentration of Pb2 +  and Cd2 + , pH, and pellet size on the biosorption capacity was studied, at laboratory scale, using a factorial experiment design 23, in a 10 cm height × 1 cm of diameter continuous flow column packed with immobilised biomass. Equilibrium uptake of Pb2 +  and Cd2 + , increased with increasing initial metal ion concentration. It was favoured to pH 5, with a pellet of 5 mm of diameter. Langmuir model described the biosorption equilibrium of both metals. The biosorption of each single cation was studied too in a large column (50 cm height × 5 cm of diameter) at bench scale with a range of flow of 40 to 80 mL min−1. The mass transfer coefficient was determined fitting the experimental data to continuity equations that were discretised in the radial terms with orthogonal collocation method.

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