Nano-iron oxide-encapsulated chitosan microspheres as novel adsorbent for removal of Ni (II) ions from aqueous solution

The present study investigates the utility of composite beads of nano-particles of iron oxide and chitosan for removing Ni (II) ions from aqueous solution by batch and column adsorption techniques. In the batch mode experiment, the influence of pH, concentration, adsorbent dose, temperature, column mode, bed height, flow rate and initial concentration were studied on the adsorption profiles of nickel ions. The maximum uptake of Ni (II) ions was obtained at pH 4.0 in 30 min at room temperature.     

Use of Ricinus communis leaves as a low-cost adsorbent for removal of Cu(II) ions from aqueous solution

The study was conducted to compare removal of Cu(II) from aqueous solutions by water-washed raw leaves of Ricinus communis (RLRC) and by activated carbon prepared, with microwave assistance, from zinc chloride-treated leaves of R. communis (ZLRC). The ZLRC preparation conditions were: radiation power 100 W, radiation time 8 min, were mixed with the ZnCl₂ concentration of 30 % by volume, and impregnation time 24 h. The RLRC and ZLRC were characterized by FTIR, SEM-EDAX, and XRD analysis. The effects of different conditions, for example solution pH, initial metal ion concentration, contact time, adsorbent dose, and presence of other ions were studied by use of batch-mode experiments. Maximum adsorption of Cu(II) was observed at pH 5.4 for RLRC (50 %) and at pH 6.3 for ZLRC (64.25 %). The Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, and Dubin–Radushkevich isotherm models were used to analyze the equilibrium data. The data were also fitted to the pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order, intra particle, and Elovich kinetic models. The adsorption equilibrium data were well fitted by the Langmuir model. Kinetic studies showed that adsorption followed pseudo-second order and intra particle diffusion models. The adsorption capacity of ZLRC was greater than that of RLRC. According to the experimental results, the adsorbent derived from this material is expected to be an economical product for metal ion remediation of water and waste water.     

Preparation, characterization of carboxylated bamboo fibers and their adsorption for lead(II) ions in aqueous solution

The present study was conducted to develop a simple and versatile method to prepare carboxylated bamboo fibers which can be applied as potential bio-adsorbent for metal ions removal due to the high content of carboxyl groups. The chemical modification of bamboo fibers with citric acid (CA) was carried out by friendly semi-dry oven method. The resulting products with carboxyl group content between 1.99 and 4.13 mmol/g were accessible by changing ultrasonic pretreatment time, reaction temperature, reaction time and the amounts of catalyst and citric acid in order to minimize cross-linking reaction and thereby maximize carboxyl groups content. The characterization of the resulting products confirmed that carboxyl groups were successfully grafted onto surface of bamboo fibers. Moreover, the carboxylated bamboo fibers could be applied as bio-adsorbent for the removal of lead(II) ions from aqueous solution. Results showed that the adsorption capacity of Pd²⁺ could reach 127.1 mg/g for carboxylated bamboo fibers with 4.13 mmol/g carboxyl group content prepared under the ultrasonic pretreatment for 20 min at the CA/bamboo fibers weight ratio of 4.0 in the catalyst amount of 30 wt% at 120 °C for 90 min and the carboxylated bamboo fibers exhibited highly efficient regeneration with no significant loss of adsorption capacity of lead ion after five repeated adsorption/desorption cycles.     

Preparation of Fe3O4@SiO2@MnO2 microspheres as an adsorbent for Th(IV) removal from aqueous solution

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry - A magnetic nano-composites Fe3O4@SiO2@MnO2 were fabricated for efficient removal of Th(IV) from aqueous solutions, and characterized by SEM, TEM,...     

Preparation of poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-methacrylamidohistidine) beads and its design as a affinity adsorbent for Cu(II) removal from aqueous solutions

Different metal-complexing ligands carrying synthetic adsorbents have been reported in the literature for heavy metal removal. We have developed a novel and new approach to obtain high metal adsorption capacity utilizing 2-methacrylamidohistidine (MAH) as a metal-complexing ligand. MAH was synthesized by using methacrylochloride and histidine. Spherical beads with an average size of 150–200 μm were obtained by the radical suspension polymerization of MAH and 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) conducted in an aqueous dispersion medium. Owing to the reasonably rough character of the bead surface, p(HEMA-co-MAH) beads had a specific surface area of 17.6 m² g⁻¹. Synthesized MAH monomer was characterized by NMR. p(HEMA-co-MAH) beads were characterized by swelling studies, FTIR and elemental analysis. These p(HEMA-co-MAH) affinity beads with a swelling ratio of 65%, and containing 1.6 mmol MAH g⁻¹ were used in the adsorption/desorption of copper(II) ions from metal solutions. Adsorption equilibria was achieved in ∼2 h. The maximum adsorption of Cu(II) ions onto pHEMA was ∼0.36 mg Cu(II) g⁻¹. The MAH incorporation significantly increased the Cu(II) adsorption capacity by chelate formation of Cu(II) ions with MAH molecules (122.7 mg Cu(II) g⁻¹), which was observed at pH 7.0. pH significantly affected the adsorption capacity of MAH incorporated beads. The observed adsorption order under non-competitive conditions was Cu(II)>Cr(III)>Hg(II)>Pb(II)>Cd(II) in molar basis. The chelating beads can be easily regenerated by 0.1 M HNO₃ with higher effectiveness. These features make p(HEMA-co-MAH) beads very good candidate for Cu(II) removal at high adsorption capacity.     

Glutaraldehyde cross-linked epoxyaminated chitosan as an adsorbent for the removal and recovery of copper(II) from aqueous media

A novel glutaraldehyde cross-linked epoxyaminated chitosan (GA-C-ENCS) prepared through chemical modification was used as an adsorbent for the removal and recovery of Cu(II) from aqueous media. The adsorbent was characterized by FTIR, SEM-EDS, ESR, TG/DTG, BET-surface area and potentiometric titration. The Cu(II) adsorption process, which was pH dependent showed maximum removal at pH 6.0. Adsorption equilibrium was achieved within 3 h. The adsorption of Cu(II) followed a reversible-first-order kinetics. The equilibrium data were evaluated using the Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherm models. The best interpretation for the equilibrium data was given by the Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherm. The adsorption capacity of the adsorbent increased from 3.11 to 3.71 mmol g⁻¹ when the temperature was increased from 20 to 50 °C. The complete removal of 20.7 mg L⁻¹ Cu(II) from electroplating industry wastewater was achieved by 0.4 g L⁻¹ GA-C-ENCS. Regeneration experiments were tried for four cycles and the results indicate a capacity loss of <7.0%.     

Preparation and characterization of magnetic bioadsorbent for adsorption of Cd(II) ions

A facile magnetic chitosan composite used for heavy metal ions removal was prepared. The adsorbents with large specific area and rich carboxyl groups exhibited good removal of Cd(II) ions and could be easily separated with magnetic separation. The adsorption capacity of Cd(II) was 48 ​mg ​g⁻¹ and the removal efficiency reached 86.7% after five cycles. Thus, the prepared magnetic chitosan composite could act as a potential adsorbent for Cd(II) ions removal.     

Extraction of Co(II) ions from aqueous solutions with thermally activated dolomite

It was found that thermal activation of dolomite at 700–900°C may increase the sorption capacity of the samples up to 520 mg g^?1. It was shown that the most effective sorbent for Co²⁺ ions may be obtained by calcination of dolomite at 800°C, which allows under dynamic conditions (20 m h^?1) purifi cation of 500 column volumes of an aqueous solution with a Co(II) concentration of 10 mg L^?1 to the maximum allowable concentration.     

Polysulfobetaines as extractants for Sr(II) ions from its aqueous solutions

In the present paper, we communicate sorption of Sr(II) ions on novel polysulfobetaines. N‐vinyl imidazole was modified by crosslinking it with four different crosslinkers: N,N‐methylene bisacrylamide, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, divinyl benzene, and tripropylene glycol diacrylate. All the crosslinked networks were treated with sodium 2‐bromoethane sulfonate to obtain novel polysulfobetaines. The polymers were characterized by FTIR, elemental analysis and SEM to find evidence of network formation and quaternization. These polymers were used as Sr(II) sorbents. Sr(II) uptake was determined by using a colorimetric method using Rose Bengal anionic dye and 0.1 N HCl as the eluent. SEM‐EDS analysis of Sr(II)‐loaded polymers as well as after elution on treatment with 0.1 N HCl was recorded to ascertain the uptake of Sr(II) ions. The experimental isotherm data were analyzed using the Freundlich and Temkin equations. The experimental data also were analyzed using pseudo‐second order sorption kinetic model. Results show that the equilibrium data fit well in the Freundlich isotherm. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Studies with an inorganic ion-exchange membrane exhibiting selectivity for Pb(II) ions

A solid membrane electrode made with titanium arsenate as membrane material and "Araldite" as binder has been used to measure the activity of lead in the concentration range from 0.1 M to 5 x 10(-6)M. The electrode is unaffected by many cations, nitrate and acetate. The response time is 40-60 sec over the whole concentration range (in a static system) and the electrode has a working life of at least four months. The electrode can work in the pH range 2-5 and is tolerant of ethanol up to a content of 30% v v . It has been successfully used for end-point indication in potentiometric titration of lead. A membrane treated with cationic surfactant exhibits better selectivity.     

Removal of Cu(II), Zn(II) and Co(II) ions from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto natural bentonite

In this study, the removal of Cu(II), Zn(II) and Co(II) ions from aqueous solutions using the adsorption process onto natural bentonite has been investigated as a function of initial metal concentration, pH and temperature. In order to find out the effect of temperature on adsorption, the experiments were conducted at 20, 50, 75 and 90 °C. For all the metal cations studied, the maximum adsorption was observed at 20 °C. The batch method has been employed using initial metal concentrations in solution ranging from 15 to 70 mg L⁻¹ at pH 3.0, 5.0, 7.0 and 9.0. A flame atomic absorption spectrometer was used for measuring the heavy metal concentrations before and after adsorption. The percentage adsorption and distribution coefficients (K _d) were determined for the adsorption system as a function of adsorbate concentration. In the ion exchange evaluation part of the study, it is determined that in every concentration range, adsorption ratios of bentonitic clay-heavy metal cations match to Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin-Kaganer-Radushkevich (DKR) adsorption isotherm data, adding to that every cation exchange capacity of metals has been calculated. It is shown that the bentonite is sensitive to pH changes, so that the amounts of heavy metal cations adsorbed increase as pH increase in adsorbent-adsorbate system. It is evident that the adsorption phenomena depend on the surface charge density of adsorbent and hydrated ion diameter depending upon the solution pH. According to the adsorption equilibrium studies, the selectivity order can be given as Zn²⁺>Cu²⁺>Co²⁺. These results show that bentonitic clay hold great potential to remove the relevant heavy metal cations from industrial wastewater. Also, from the results of the thermodynamic analysis, standard free energy ΔG ⁰, standard enthalpy ΔH ⁰ and standard entropy ΔS ⁰ of the adsorption process were calculated.     

Investigation of radionuclide 60Co(II) binding to TiO2 by batch technique, surface complexation model and DFT calculations

The interaction between radionuclides and solid/water interfaces is important to understand the physicochemical processes of radionuclides in the natural environment.Herein,the interaction of 60Co(Ⅱ) with TiO 2 in aqueous solution as a function of pH and ionic strength was studied by using batch technique combined with surface complexation model and density functional theory(DFT) calculations.The batch experimental results showed that the adsorption of 60Co(Ⅱ) was dependent on pH and independent of ionic strength,indicating the formation of inner-sphere surface complexes on TiO 2 surfaces.The results of surface complexation models and DFT calculations indicated that the surface species of 60Co(Ⅱ) adsorbed on TiO 2 followed the trend:B structure(i.e.,60Co(Ⅱ) was linked to one bridge oxygen site) was the dominant surface species at low pH,and TT structure(i.e.,60Co(Ⅱ) was linked to two terminal oxygen sites) became the important surface complex at neutral and alkaline pH values.These results demonstrated that a multi-technique approach could lead to definitive information on the structures of adsorbed 60Co(Ⅱ) at the molecular level at the TiO 2 /water interfaces,as well as realistic models to rationalize and accurately evaluate the macroscopic manifestations of radionuclide adsorption phenomena.     

Anilinepropylsilica xerogel used as a selective Cu (II) adsorbent in aqueous solution

The metal ion adsorption properties of the microporous hybrid anilinepropylsilica xerogel were studied using divalent copper, zinc, and cadmium ions in aqueous solutions in concentrations ranging from 10(-4) up to 5x10(-3) moll(-1). At low concentrations the surface of the solid phase presents selectivity for Cu (II), even in competitive conditions. This preferential sorption ability for copper in relation to zinc and cadmium ions was interpreted by considering the xerogel morphology.     

Diacetyl-bis-(2-pyridyl)hydrazone as an extracting agent for Cu(II), Co(II), and Ni(II)

Summary DbPH, a quadridentate chelating agent, was studied as a solvent extraction reagent for Cu(II), Co(II), and Ni(II). In all cases 11 complexes were extracted; however for Cu(II) and Co(II) ion-paired species exist, while for Ni(II) only neutral complexes were extracted. In all cases an extraction efficiency of 35–60% was observed unlike the greater than 90% observed for similar mono-hydrazone derivatives. The steric hindrance probably present in the bis adduct prevented a more efficient extraction.

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Diacetyl-bis-(2-pyridyl)hydrazon (DbPH) als Extraktionsmittel für Cu(ll), Co(II) und Ni(II)

Zusammenfassung DbPH bildet mit Cu(II), Co(II) und Ni(II) Komplexverbindungen im Verhältnis 11; diese sind für Cu und Co ionisierbar, im Falle des Ni läßt sich ein neutraler Komplex extrahieren. Die Extraktion erreicht jedenfalls nur 35–60% im Gegensatz zu mehr als 90% bei ähnlich gebauten Monohydrazon-Derivaten. Sterische Hinderung dürfte hierfür die Ursache sein.

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Presented at the 18th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Newark, New Jersey, May 21, 1984.     

An octanuclear [Co(II)2-Co(III)2]2 interlocked grid--example of an inorganic [2]catenane

An oxalic dihydrazide based flexible polydentate amidrazone ligand undergoes spontaneous [2 x 2] grid assembly, followed by partial disassembly, and then reassembly in the presence of Co(NO3)2.6H2O and NH4(NCS) to form a unique octanuclear [Co(II)2-Co(III)2]2 interlocked, single braided 4 + 4 [2]catenane.     

Preparation and characterization of polymer single crystals for use as adsorbent

Single crystals of polyoxymethylene are flat, homogeneous, and essentially uncharged and offer a large specific surface area. Since they can be prepared reproducibly and in large amounts, they constitute a suitable model substrate in systematic adsorption studies. The crystallization procedure is discussed in some detail. The thickness of the crystals is obtained from EM and SAXS measurements, the results being in excellent mutual agreement. Combining this thickness with the crystal density the geometrical surface area is found to be 150 m²/g. This is compared with the surface area obtained by BET analysis of nitrogen adsorption (30 m²/g) and with the surface area that follows from adsorption of polyoxyethylated nonyl phenols from aqueous solution (60 m²/g). The discrepancy in the results is explained in terms of different degrees of aggregation of POM crystals in the dry state and in suspension. Finally, some preliminary results of albumin and sodium polystyrene sulfonate adsorption are discussed.     

Preparation and characterization of potassium copper nickel hexacyanoferrate(II) as an ion exchanger for cesium

Potassium copper nickel hexacyanoferrate(II) [KCNF] was prepared by treating potassium nickel hexacyanoferrate(II) with copper nitrate solution in 0.1M HNO₃. The resulting material was dried at various temperatures. Chemical analysis, i.r., thermal decomposition and surface property measurements were used to characterize the material. The adsorption of cesium from aqueous solutions on KCNF was investigated and optimized as a function of equilibration time and pH. The material dried at 110°C was found to be fairly stable in dilute acids, salt solutions, high doses of gamma-radiation and at high temperature. It also showed better surface properties and a high value of ion exchange capacity (2.25 mmol·g^–1) for cesium.     

Preparation and characterization of nanocomposite,silica aerogel,activated carbon and its adsorption properties for Cd (II) ions from aqueous solution

A novel composite adsorbent, silica aerogel activated carbon was synthesized by sol-gel process at ambient pressure drying method. The composite was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms (BET).In the present study, the mentioned adsorbent was used moderately for the removal of cadmium ions from aqueous solutions and was compared with two other adsorbents of cadmium, activated carbon and silica aerogel. The experiments of Cd adsorption by adsorbents were performed at different initial ion concentrations, pH of the solution, adsorption temperature, adsorbent dosage and contact time. Moreover, the optimum pH for the adsorption was found to be 6.0 with the corresponding adsorbent dosage level of 0.1 g at 60 °C temperature. Subsequently, the equilibrium was achieved for Cd with 120 min of contact time.Consequently, the results show that using this composite adsorbent could remove more than 60% of Cd under optimum experimental conditions. Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm model was applied to analyze the data, in which the adsorption equilibrium data were correlated well with the Freundlich isotherm model and the equilibrium adsorption capacity (q_e) was found to be 0.384 mg/g in the 3 mg/L solution of cadmium.     

Synthesis and characterization of potassium 1,3-bis(N-methylpiperazino)propan-2-O-xanthate and the complexes of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(I) ions

Potassium 1,3-bis(N-methyl piperazino)propan-2-O-xanthate (LK), and its complexes with Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(I) ions have been prepared and characterized as [CoL₂(H₂O)₂], [NiL₂(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O and CuL·2H₂O by FT-IR, ¹H and ¹³C?NMR spectroscopies, elemental analyses, magnetic susceptibility and TGA techniques.     

Halloysite nanotubes: an eco-friendly adsorbent for the adsorption of Th(IV)/U(VI) ions from aqueous solution

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry - In this study, the halloysite nanotubes was characterized and the adsorption of Th(IV) and U(VI) on halloysite nanotubes was investigated as a...