Sorption of phenols from water in column systems using surfactant-modified montmorillonite

The sorption of phenol, m-nitrophenol (m-NP), and o-cresol from water onto montmorillonite modified with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) in a column was studied. The sorption isotherms were fitted by the Langmuir equation. Column experiments were performed at 25 degrees C to determine the breakthrough curves at different flow rates, feed sorbate concentrations, and bed lengths. It was shown that the proposed constant-pattern wave approach with the Langmuir model could well describe the breakthrough curves. The time required when the effluent concentration reached half of the feed concentration (t(1/2)) decreased with increasing feed flow rate, but the mass transfer coefficient (KLa) increased. In addition, an increase in feed sorbate concentration led to a decrease of both values of t(1/2) and KLa. The effect of axial dispersion on breakthrough dynamics in these sorption systems was finally discussed.     

Sorption of radioeuropium onto attapulgite: effect of experimental conditions

Batch sorption experiments were performed to remove Eu(III) ions from aqueous solutions by using attapulgite under ambient conditions. Different experimental conditions, such as contact time, solid content, foreign ions, pH, ionic strength, fulvic acid and temperature, have been investigated to study their effect on the sorption property. The results indicated that the sorption of Eu(III) onto attapulgite was strongly dependent on pH, ionic strength and temperature. The sorption increased from about 8.9 to 90% at pH ranging from 2 to 6 in 0.01 mol/L NaNO₃ solution. The Eu(III) kinetic sorption on attapulgite was fitted by the pseudo-second-order model better than by the pseudo-first-order model. The sorption of Eu(III) onto attapulgite increased with increasing temperature and decreasing ionic strength. The Langmuir and Freundlich models were used to simulate the sorption isotherms, and the results indicated that the Freundlich model simulated the data better than the Langmuir model. The thermodynamic parameters (∆G ^o, ∆S ^o, ∆H ^o) were determined from the temperature dependent isotherms at 298.15, 318.15 and 338.15 K, and the results indicated that the sorption reaction was an endothermic and spontaneous process. The results suggest that the attapulgite is a suitable material as an adsorbent for preconcentration and immobilization of Eu(III) from aqueous solutions.     

Sorption of Na+, Ca2+ ions from aqueous solution onto unbleached kraft fibers-kinetics and equilibrium studies

The sorption of Na+ and Ca2+ from aqueous solutions onto unbleached kraft fiber was investigated. The sorption kinetics was found to be highly dependent on pH, initial concentration, and temperature. The sorption rate increased as the initial concentration and pH were increased. Thermodynamic and kinetic results indicated that the sorption of Na+ and Ca2+ onto kraft fiber was exothermic, reversible, and spontaneous with activation energies of 11.0 and 23.3 kJ/mol, respectively. The sorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order model and the equilibrium data followed the Langmuir isotherms. The fiber sorption capacities calculated from the Langmuir isotherms were similar to the fiber charges determined by potentiometric titration at pH > 7.     

Equilibrium, kinetics, mechanism, and process design for the sorption of methylene blue onto rice husk

Batch experiments were carried out for the sorption of methylene blue onto rice husk particles. The operating variables studied were initial solution pH, initial dye concentration, adsorbent concentration, and contact time. Equilibrium data were fitted to the Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm equations and the equilibrium data were found to be well represented by the Langmuir isotherm equation. The monolayer sorption capacity of rice husks for methylene blue sorption was found to be 40.5833 mg/g at room temperature (32 degrees C). The sorption was analyzed using pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetic models and the sorption kinetics was found to follow a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Also the applicability of pseudo second order in modeling the kinetic data was also discussed. The sorption process was found to be controlled by both surface and pore diffusion with surface diffusion at the earlier stages followed by pore diffusion at the later stages. The average external mass transfer coefficient and intraparticle diffusion coefficient was found to be 0.01133 min(-1) and 0.695358 mg/g min0.5. Analysis of sorption data using a Boyd plot confirms that external mass transfer is the rate limiting step in the sorption process. The effective diffusion coefficient, Di was calculated using the Boyd constant and was found to be 5.05 x 10(-04) cm2/s for an initial dye concentration of 50 mg/L. A single-stage batch-adsorber design of the adsorption of methylene blue onto rice husk has been studied based on the Langmuir isotherm equation.     

改性埃洛石材料的制备及其对亚甲基蓝吸附行为的研究

使用硅烷偶联剂KH550改性埃洛石纳米管获得改性材料HNTs-APTS,并对其吸附亚甲基蓝的行为进行研究。利用傅立叶变换红外光谱仪(FTIR)、X-衍射仪(XRD)对改性前后的埃洛石进行表征。考察了吸附时间和温度对吸附过程的影响,并采用Lagrange准二级动力学方程、Langmuir等温线方程及Freundlich等温线方程对实验数据进行拟合。结果表明,KH550成功负载到埃洛石表面;改性后材料的吸附能力大大提高。改性埃洛石对亚甲基蓝的吸附约在60 min达平衡,最大吸附容量为21.66 mg/g。其吸附过程符合准二级动力学方程,热力学较好地符合Langmuir等温线方程,且吸附过程为自发吸热,升高温度有利于吸附的进行。改性材料可重复再生6次,具有良好的再生性能,可在工业处理亚甲基蓝废水中使用。     

Sorption of radiocobalt(II) from aqueous solutions to Na-attapulgite

The sorption of Co(II) on Na-attapulgite as a function of contact time, solid content, pH, ionic strength, foreign ions, fulvic acid (FA) and temperature under ambient conditions was studied. The kinetic of Co(II) sorption on Na-attapulgite was described well by pseudo-second-order model. The sorption of Co(II) on Na-attapulgite was strongly dependent on pH and ionic strength. The sorption of Co(II) was mainly dominated by outer-sphere surface complexation and/or ion exchange at low pH, whereas inner-sphere surface complexation or surface precipitation was the main sorption mechanism at high pH values. The presence of FA did not affect Co(II) sorption obviously at pH <7, and a negative effect was observed at pH >7. The Langmuir and Freundlich models were used to simulate the sorption data at different temperatures, and the results indicated that the Langmuir model simulated the data better than the Freundlich isotherm model. The thermodynamic parameters (∆G°, ∆S°, ∆H°) calculated from the temperature-dependent sorption isotherms indicated that the sorption of Co(II) on Na-attapulgite was an endothermic and spontaneous process. The results suggest that the attapulgite sample is a suitable material in the preconcentration and solidification of radiocobalt from large volumes of aqueous solutions.     

Sorption/desorption of radionickel on/from Na-montmorillonite: kinetic and thermodynamic studies

In this work, Na-montmorillonite was used as a novel adsorbent for the sorption of Ni(II) from aqueous solutions. The sorption and desorption of Ni(II) on Na-montmorillonite was investigated as the function of pH, ionic strength, Ni(II) concentrations and temperature. The results indicated that the sorption of Ni(II) on Na-montmorillonite was strongly dependent on pH, ionic strength and temperature. The sorption of Ni(II) increases slowly from 22.1 to 51.4% at pH range 2–6.5, abruptly at pH 6.5–9, and at last maintains high level with increasing pH at pH > 9 in 0.1 mol/L NaNO₃ solutions. The Ni(II) kinetic sorption on Na-montmorillonite was fitted by the pseudo-second-order model better than by the pseudo-first-order model and the experimental data implies that Ni(II) sorption on montmorillonite were mainly controlled by the film diffusion mechanism. The Langmuir, Freundlich and D–R models were used to simulate the sorption data at three different temperatures (298.15, 318.15 and 338.15 K) and the results indicated that Langmuir model simulates the experimental data better than Freundlich and D–R models. The sorption–desorption isotherm of Ni(II) on montmorillonite suggested that the sorption is irreversible. The irreversible sorption of Ni(II) on montmorillonite indicates that montmorillonite can be used to pre-concentration and solidification of Ni(II) from large volumes of solution and to storage Ni(II) ions stably.     

Ultrasonication-assisted sorption of cadmium from aqueous phase by wheat bran

In the present study, the sorption of cadmium from aqueous phase by wheat bran was investigated with and without the assistance of ultrasound. Kinetic data and sorption equilibrium isotherms were carried out in batch conditions. The influence of different operating parameters such as ultrasonic power, cadmium initial concentration, sorbent mass, temperature, and the combination of ultrasound and mechanical stirring on the kinetics of cadmium removal was studied. The obtained results show that the ultrasonic irradiation significantly enhances and improves the efficiency of the removal of cadmium, especially in the combined method. The sorption kinetic data were found to be well-represented by the pseudo-second-order rate equation, both in the absence and presence of ultrasound as well as in the combined process (stirring and ultrasonication). Ultrasonic power played a key role in the removal of cadmium. Equilibrium isotherm results could be well described by the Langmuir model both with and without the assistance of ultrasound. The effect of temperature on the sorption isotherms of cadmium in the absence and presence of ultrasound has been also studied and the thermodynamic parameters DeltaG degrees, DeltaH degrees, and DeltaS degrees were determined. The monolayer sorption capacities were 51.81, 35.09, and 22.78 mg g(-1) for experiments conducted by the combined process, in the presence of ultrasound, and in passive conditions, respectively. The combination ultrasound-stirring for the sorption process was shown to be of interest for the treatment of wastewaters contaminated with cadmium.     

Single, binary and multi-component adsorption of copper and cadmium from aqueous solutions on Kraft lignin--a biosorbent

A new biosorbent for removing toxic metal ions from water/industrial wastewater has been investigated using by-product lignin from paper production. Lignin was extracted from black liquor waste, characterized and utilized for the removal of copper and cadmium from aqueous solutions in single, binary and multi-component systems. Adsorption studies were conducted at different temperatures, lignin particle sizes, pHs and solid to liquid ratios. All the studies were conducted by a batch method to determine equilibrium and kinetic parameters. The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models were applied. The Langmuir model fits best the equilibrium isotherm data. The maximum lignin adsorption capacities at 25 degrees C were 87.05 mg/g (1.37 mmol/g) and 137.14 mg/g (1.22 mmol/g) for Cu(II) and Cd(II), respectively. Adsorption of Cu2+ (68.63 mg/g at 10 degrees C and 94.68 mg/g at 40 degrees C) and Cd2+ (59.58 mg/g at 10 degrees C and 175.36 mg/g at 40 degrees C) increased with an increase in temperature. Copper and cadmium adsorption followed pseudo-second order rate kinetics. From kinetic studies, various rate and thermodynamic parameters such as effective diffusion coefficients, activation energy, and activation entropy were evaluated. Adsorption occurs through a particle diffusion mechanism at temperatures 10 and 25 degrees C while at 40 degrees C it occurs through a film diffusion mechanism. The sorption capacity of black liquor lignin is higher than many other adsorbents/carbons/biosorbents utilized for the removal of Cu(II) and Cd(II) from water/wastewater in single and multi-component systems.     

Lauryl sulfate@magnetic graphene oxide nanosorbent for fast methylene blue recovery from aqueous solutions

Lauryl sulfate is utilized to functionalize magnetic graphene oxide (MGOLS) for fast removal of methylene blue (MB) using batch sorption experiments. The effects of different analytical parameters including medium pH, equilibration time, MGOLS dosage, initial MB concentration and temperature on the % MB removal are investigated. Among different isotherm and kinetic models, the experimental data were best fitted to the Langmuir and pseudo-second-order rate equations. The maximum Langmuir loading capacity reaches 624.42?mg g^?1 for MGOLS under optimal conditions. Sorption kinetic of MGOLS is very fast: Approximately 96% of dye extraction was recorded within the first 2?minutes of this sorption process. The sorption mechanism is proposed and the feasibility, thermic and entropic characteristics were evaluated. Sorption and desorption performances of MGOLS are maintained almost constant over five cycles of sorption/desorption. The results concluded MGOLS as an efficient extractor for fast and feasible recovery of MB from aqueous matrices.     

Adsorption of cyanuric acid on activated carbon from aqueous solution: effect of carbon surface modification and thermodynamic characteristics

The performance of a conventional and two surface-modified activated carbon samples was investigated for the sorption of cyanuric acid from aqueous solution by varying the process parameters such as initial concentration, pH, temperature, dose of adsorbents, and agitation time. The modified carbon samples obtained by acid and ammonia treatment of the conventional sample had a higher BET surface area (989 and 1010 m2 g-1, respectively) and higher specific mesopore surface area (27.36 and 33.21 m2 g-1, respectively) compared to the untreated material (820 and 18.25 m2 g-1). The solute removal was found to be favored at lower solute concentration, increased agitation time, increased adsorbent dose, and lower temperature. The modified adsorbents outperformed the conventional activated carbon for sorption of cyanuric acid especially at higher pH (>7.5) and with increasing temperature. The Freundlich model appears to fit the isotherm data better than the Langmuir model. The thermodynamic parameters (DeltaG degrees ads, DeltaH degrees, and DeltaS degrees) were evaluated showing that the sorption process was thermodynamically favorable, spontaneous, and exothermic. The findings can be used for predictive modeling for analysis and design adsorption systems for removal of cyanuric acid and other polar atrazine degradation products from environmental aqueous samples.     

Equilibrium sorption of heavy metals and phosphate from single- and binary-sorbate solutions on goethite

The amounts of Cu(II), Zn(II), and phosphate sorbed from single- and binary-sorbate systems on goethite (alpha-FeOOH) were measured. Experiments were carried out as a function of equilibrium pH (2-7), sorbate concentration (0.21-1.57 mM), and temperature (15-35 degrees C). The aqueous phase contained 0.1 M NaNO3 to maintain ionic strength constant. A convenient method was used to obtain sorption isotherms of single Cu(II), Zn(II), and phosphate at a fixed equilibrium pH, which could be well described by the Langmuir equation. Thermodynamic parameters for the sorption of single Cu(II) and phosphate including the free energies, isosteric enthalpies, and entropies were determined. In contrast to the single-sorbate systems, the sorption of metals was inhibited in the binary Cu(II)-Zn(II) system, whereas the sorption of both sorbates was enhanced in the binary Cu(II)-phosphate system under the conditions studied. The validity of the Langmuir competitive model for the prediction of the sorption isotherms in a binary Cu(II)-Zn(II) system was also discussed.     

Sorption of levulinic acid onto weakly basic anion exchangers: equilibrium and kinetic studies

The equilibrium and dynamics of levulinic acid sorption on two weakly basic anion exchangers, in free base form, in single-component aqueous solutions were investigated. Adsorption isotherms such as Langmuir, Sips, Radke-Prausnitz, and Toth were applied to correlate the experimental data in the temperature range 285-315 K. Modeling results showed that the Toth model is the best one to correlate the sorption isotherms. The resulting Toth equations were used with the Clausius-Clapeyron equation to determine the isosteric heat of sorption. The sorption kinetics was experimentally measured via a completely stirred finite-bath batch experiment under different initial concentrations and at varying solution temperatures. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Elovich equation were used to represent the kinetic data and the equation parameter values were also evaluated. The pseudo-second-order equation cannot simulate the experimental kinetic data, while the Elovich equation fitted the sorption dynamic data very well under all the operating conditions studied. Finally, the apparent activation energy of sorption was also determined.     

Removal of malachite green from dye wastewater using mesoporous carbon adsorbent

Mesoporous carbon was synthesized for the removal of a cationic dye malachite green (MG) from aqueous solution. The studies were carried out under various experimental conditions such as contact time, dye concentration, adsorption dose and pH to assess the potentiality of mesoporous carbon for the removal of malachite green dye from wastewater. The sorption equilibrium was reached within 30 min. In order to determine the adsorption capacity, the sorption data were analyzed using linear form of Langmuir and Freundlich equation. Langmuir equation showed higher conformity than Freundlich equation. More than 99% removal of MG was reached at the optimum pH value of 8.5. From kinetic experiments, it was concluded that the sorption process followed the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. This study showed that mesoporous carbon can be recommended as an excellent adsorbent at high pH values.     

Dual-mode sorption of nonionic azo dyes by Nylon 6

Sorption isotherms of 2,4-dinitroaniline and three 4-amino-azobenzene derivatives (nonionic dyes with adequate solubility in water) on Nylon 6 (film and fiber) from water were determined at various temperatures. The observed isotherms were curved, not linear. They were very well described in terms of the dual-mode sorption model, Nernst-type partitioning, plus Langmuir sorption. The contribution of the Langmuir sorption to the total dye sorption decreased with increasing temperature. The saturation value for the Langmuir sorption increased with the crystallinity of Nylon 6 film, suggesting that the Langmuir sorption is associated with the crystalline phase.     

Adsorption isotherm for uranyl biosorption by Saccharomyces cerevisiae biomass

Biosorption of uranyl ions from aqueous solution by Saccharomyces cerevisiae was studied in a batch system. The influence of contact time, initial pH, temperature and initial concentration was investigated. The optimal conditions were found to be 3.5?h of contact time and pH?=?4.5. Temperature had no significant effect on adsorption. The uptake of uranyl ions was relatively fast and 85?% of the sorption was completed within 10?min. The experimental data were well fitted with Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo-second order kinetic model. According to this kinetic model, the sorption capacity and the rate constant were 0.455?mmol UO₂ ²⁺/g dry biomass and 1.89?g?mmol^?1?min^?1, respectively. The Langmuir isotherm indicated high affinity and capacity of the adsorbent for uranyl biosorption with the maximum loading of 0.477?mmol UO₂ ²⁺/g dry weight.     

Kinetics and equilibrium parameters of Hg(II) adsorption on silica-dithizone

Sílica-dithizone (Sil-dtz) was synthesized and used to adsorb Hg(II) in solution at pH 6.0. Increasing the temperature accelerates the mass transfer of Hg(II) to the silica surface. The kinetic data were evaluated using the traditional pseudo-first-order Lagergren equation and an alternative Avrami kinetic equation. From the latter equation, two regions presenting distinct kinetic parameters were found, at 25 and 35 degrees C, and the use of the parameter n was also related to the determination of distinct kinetic orders. Variations of the adsorption kinetic rate in relation to the time and the temperature were also calculated and are discussed. The adsorption isotherms data were well fitted to the Freundlich model. Interestingly, good adsorption data correlation of the Langmuir model and experimental values was observed only at 45 and 50 degrees C, suggesting, for this temperature range, the formation of complexes with the proportion Hg:dithizone 1:1 on the silica surface.     

Sorption of Paraquat and 2,4-D by an Oscillatoria Sp.-Dominated Cyanobacterial Mat

The present study characterises sorption of two pesticides, namely, paraquat (PQ) and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) by an Oscillatoria sp.-dominated cyanobacterial mat. Sorption of PQ onto the test mat was not significantly affected by the pH of the solution within the pH range 2–7. However, 2,4-D sorption was strongly influenced by the solution pH and was maximum at pH 2. Whereas PQ sorption increased with increase in temperature, 2,4-D sorption showed an opposite trend. The sorption of PQ and 2,4-D achieved equilibrium within 1 h of incubation, independent of concentration of pesticide and mat biomass in the solution. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model better defined PQ sorption than the pseudo-first-order model, whereas 2,4-D sorption was well defined by both the models. Sorption isotherms of both the pesticides showed L-type curve. Freundlich model more precisely defined PQ sorption than Langmuir model, thereby suggesting heterogeneous distribution of PQ binding sites onto the biomass surface. However, the Langmuir model more correctly defined 2,4-D sorption, thus, indicating homogeneous distribution of 2,4-D binding sites onto the biomass surface. The test biomass is a good sorbent for the removal of PQ because it could, independent of pH of the solution, sorb substantial amount of PQ (q _max = 0.13 mmol g⁻¹).     

Removal of basic dyes from aqueous solutions with a treated spent bleaching earth

A spent bleaching earth from an edible oil refinery was treated by impregnation with a normal sodium hydroxide solution followed by mild thermal treatment (100 degrees C). The obtained material (TSBE) was washed, dried, and characterized by X-ray diffraction, FTIR, SEM, BET, and thermal analysis. The clay structure was not apparently affected by the treatment and the impregnated organic matter was quantitatively removed. We have investigated the comparative sorption of safranine and methylene blue on this material, the spent bleaching earth (SBE), and the virgin bleaching earth (VBE). The kinetic results fit the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Weber and Morris intraparticle diffusion model. The pH had no effect on the sorption efficiency. The sorption isotherms followed the Langmuir model for various sorbent concentrations with good values of the determination coefficient. A linear relationship was found between the calculated maximum removal capacity and the solid/solution ratio. A comparison between the results obtained with this material and those of the literature highlighted the low cost and the good removal capacity of treated spent bleaching earth.