Removal of Reactive Yellow 84 from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto hydroxyapatite

The adsorption of a reactive dye, Reactive Yellow 84, from aqueous solution onto synthesized hydroxyapatite was investigated. The experiments were carried out to investigate the factors that influence the dye uptake by the adsorbent, such as the contact time under agitation, absorbent dosage, initial dye concentration, temperature and pH of dye solution. The experimental results show that the amount of dye adsorbed increases with an increase in the amount of hydroxyapatite. The maximum adsorption occurred at the pH value of 5. The equilibrium uptake was increased with an increase in the initial dye concentration in solution. The experimental isotherm data were analyzed using Langmuir isotherm equation. The maximum monolayer adsorption capacity was 50.25 mg/g. The adsorption has a low temperature dependency and was endothermic in nature with an enthalpy of adsorption of 2.17 kJ mol⁻¹.     

Removal of radiocobalt ions from aqueous solutions by natural halloysite nanotubes

In this study, natural halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were applied to remove radiocobalt from wastewaters under various environmental parameters such as contact time, pH, ionic strength, foreign ions and temperature by using batch technique. The results indicated that the sorption of Co(II) on HNTs was dependent on ionic strength at pH < 8.5 and independent of ionic strength at pH > 8.5. Langmuir and Freundlich models were applied to simulate the sorption isotherms of Co(II) at three different temperatures of 293, 313 and 333 K. Langmuir model fitted the sorption isotherms of Co(II) on HNTs better than Freundlich model. The thermodynamic parameters (ΔG ⁰, ΔS ⁰ and ΔH ⁰) calculated from the temperature-dependent sorption isotherms manifested that the sorption of Co(II) on HNTs was an endothermic and spontaneous process. The sorption of Co(II) was dominated by outer-sphere surface complexation or ion exchange at low pH, whereas inner-sphere surface complexation or precipitation was the main sorption mechanism at high pH. The experimental results show that HNTs have good potentialities for cost-effective disposal of cobalt-bearing wastewaters.     

Removal of radiocobalt form aqueous solutions by inorganic exchangers

The sorption of radiocobalt from aqueous as well as organic solvents by natural and treated clays has been investigated. The effect of many factors, such as time, pH, carrier concentration, etc., were studied. In was found that the uptake is maximum in neutral, or slightly alkaline solutions. The rate of sorption depends on the velocity of shaking, which may indicate the operation of the film-diffusion mechanism, in addition to some contribution from particle-diffusion mechanism, but the dependence of the rate on shaking velocity could be attributed to an increase in the surface area of the clays. The conclusion is that natural clays are well suited for the removal of radioactive cobalt with slight, if any modification. These clays may be considered superior to synthetic exchangers for the removal of⁶⁰Co, if the availibility and prices of the former are taken into account.     

Polanyi-based models for the adsorption of naphthalene from aqueous solutions onto nonpolar polymeric adsorbents

In this research, naphthalene was adopted as the representative model compound of PAHs, and static adsorption of naphthalene from aqueous solution onto three commercial polymeric adsorbents with different pore structure was investigated. Nonlinear isotherms models, i.e., Freundlich, Langmuir, and Polanyi-Dubinin-Manes (PDM) models were tested to fit experimental data, and the experimental data were found to fit well by the PDM model. Through both isotherm modeling and constructing "characteristic curve," Polanyi theory was useful to describe the adsorption process of naphthalene by polymeric adsorbents, providing evidence that a micropore filling phenomenon was involved during the adsorption process. In addition, a good linear correlation was obtained between the naphthalene adsorption capacities and the micropore volume of adsorbents (Vmicro), whereas no linear relationship was found between the naphthalene adsorption capacities and the specific surface area of adsorbents. Based on the PDM model, the micropore volumes of adsorbents was introduced to normalize the equilibrium adsorbed volume (qv), plots of qv/V(micro) vs adsorption potential density for naphthalene on three different polymeric adsorbents were collapsed to a single correlation curve, which would be of great benefit to predict the adsorption capacity of adsorbent for the purpose of adsorption engineering design.     

Removal of radiocobalt from aqueous solution by oxidized MWCNT

The study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotube (oxidized MWCNT) for the removal of radiocobalt (⁶⁰Co) from aqueous solutions. The oxygen functional groups of oxidized MWCNT were characterized by FT-IR and XPS. Batch experiments were performed to study the sorption of cobalt as a function of contact time, solid contents, pH, ionic strength, foreign ions, and temperature. Two kinetic models viz. pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order were used to determine kinetic sorption parameters, and the kinetic sorption could be described more favorably by the pseudo-second-order model. The thermodynamic parameters (∆G°, ∆S°, ∆H°) calculated from the temperature-dependent sorption isotherms indicated that the sorption of Co(II) on oxidized MWCNT was an endothermic and spontaneous processes. The results suggest that oxidized MWCNT can be used efficiently in the treatment of industrial effluents containing radioactive and heavy metal ions.     

Removal of lead from aqueous solutions by adsorption with surface precipitation

An activated carbon from Coconut (Cocos nucifera) shells was prepared by physical activation with carbon dioxide and water vapor. The activated carbon obtained has a surface area of 1058 m² g^?1 and such a high micropore volume of 0.49 cm³ g^?1. This carbon was studied for the removal of lead from water. Sorption studies were performed at 30 °C, at different pH and adsorbent doses, in batch mode. Lead precipitation was observed on the surface of the activated carbon. Maximum adsorption occurred at pH 9 for an adsorbent dose of 2 g L^?1. Kinetic studies, at the initial concentration of 150 mg L^?1 of lead, pH 5 and an adsorbent dose of 1 g L^?1, yielded an equilibrium time of 50 h for this activated carbon. The kinetic data were modeled with the pseudo first order, the pseudo second order and the Bangham models. The pseudo second order model fitted the data well. The sorption rate constant (7 × 10^?4 mol^?1 Kg s^?1) and the maximum amount of lead adsorbed (0.23 mol kg^?1) are quite good compared to the data found in literature. Sorption equilibrium studies were conducted in a concentration range of lead from 0 to 150 mg L^?1. In an aqueous lead solution with an initial concentration of 30 mg L^?1, at pH 5, adsorbent dose 1 g L^?1, activated Coconut shell carbon removed at equilibrium 100 % of the heavy metal. The equilibrium data were modeled with the Langmuir and Freundlich equations, of which the former gave the best fit. The Langmuir constants Q_{max eq} (0.23 mol kg^?1) and K_L (487667 L mol^?1) are in good agreement with literature. XPS studies identified adsorbed species as lead carbonates and/or lead oxalates and precipitates as lead oxide and/or lead hydroxide on the activated carbon surface. The Coconut shell activated carbon is a very efficient carbon due to its high surface area, to the presence of many micropores on its surface and to the presence surface groups like hydroxyls promoting adsorption in the porous system and lead crystal precipitation on the activated carbon surface.     

Removal of radiocobalt from aqueous solution by different sized carbon nanotubes

Batch adsorption technique was applied to study the adsorption of radiocobalt on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with deferent sizes. The aim of this work was to examine the effect of contact time, pH, solid content, foreign ions and CNT particle sizes on the removal of Co(II) ions from aqueous solutions by CNTs. The results indicated that the adsorption of Co(II) was strongly dependent on pH and the adsorption capacity was in inverse proportion to the particle sizes of CNTs. The adsorption of Co(II) was weakly affected by ionic strength and foreign ions. Ion exchange and surface complexation were the main adsorption mechanisms. The kinetics of Co(II) adsorption on CNTs was described well by pseudo-second-order model. The Langmuir and Freundlich models were applied to interpret the adsorption data. The results are important to understand the physicochemical behavior of Co(II) with CNTs, and for the application of CNTs in the preconcentration of radiocobalt from large volumes of aqueous solutions.     

Removal of copper from aqueous solutions by adsorption on activated carbons

The adsorption isotherms of Cu(II) ions from aqueous solutions in the concentration range 40–1000 mg l⁻¹ on two samples of granulated and two samples of activated carbon fibres containing varying amounts of associated oxygen have been reported. The adsorption isotherms are type I of BET classification showing initially a rapid adsorption tending to be asymptotic at higher concentrations. The amounts of oxygen associated with the carbon surface has been enhanced by oxidation with nitric acid and ammonium persulphate in the solution phase and with oxygen gas at 350°C and decreased by degassing of the oxidized carbon samples at 400, 650 and 950°C. The adsorption of Cu(II) ions increases on oxidation and decreases on degassing. The increase in adsorption on oxidation depends on the nature of the oxidative treatment while the decrease in adsorption on degassing depends on the temperature of degassing. This has been attributed to the increase in the carbon–oxygen acidic surface groups on oxidation and their decrease on degassing. Suitable mechanisms consistent with the results have been proposed.     

Isotherms of poly(ethylene glycol) adsorption from aqueous solutions by carbon adsorbents

Isotherms of adsorption of poly(ethylene glycols) PEG300, PEG6000, and PEG15 000 from aqueous solutions on graphitized carbon black and active carbon were measured at 25°C. Isotherms of excess adsorption of PEG6000 and PEG15 000 from aqueous solutions on both adsorbents were characterized by a distinct maximum. Comparison of adsorption isotherms for PEG6000 and PEG15 000 on a mesoporous AU-87 carbon testified to the existence of a sieve effect upon the adsorption of large PEG15 000 macromolecules in the accessible pores of this adsorbent. The analysis of the dependence of maximal adsorption values on the PEG molecular mass indicated a possible unfolding of macromolecular coils in the field of adsorption forces. As a result, all oxygen and carbon atoms of PEG macromolecules in a monolayer tend to approach active sites on the surface of a carbon adsorbent. The calculated values of thickness of dense adsorption monolayers of PEG300, PEG6000, and PEG15 000 lie within 0.36–0.63 nm for both adsorbents. PEG300 adsorption monolayers also contain, in addition to macromolecules, molecules of a solvent (water).Translated from Kolloidnyi Zhurnal, Vol. 66, No. 6, 2004, pp. 856–859.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by Eltekov, Eltekova, Roldughin.     

Removal of radiocobalt from aqueous solution by Mg2Al layered double hydroxide

The adsorption behavior of radiocobalt by Mg₂Al layered double hydroxide (Mg₂Al LDH) was studied as a function of contact time, pH, ionic strength, foreign ions, FA and temperature under ambient conditions. The results showed that the kinetic adsorption could be described by a pseudo-second order model very well. The adsorption of Co(II) on Mg₂Al LDH was strongly dependent on pH and ionic strength. The presence of FA enhanced the adsorption of Co(II) on Mg₂Al LDH at low pH, whereas reduced Co(II) adsorption at high pH. The Langmuir model fitted the adsorption isotherms of Co(II) better than the Freundlich and D–R model at three different temperatures of 303, 323 and 343 K. The thermodynamic parameters (ΔH°, ΔS° and ΔG°) calculated from the temperature dependent adsorption isotherms indicated that the adsorption process of Co(II) on Mg₂Al LDH was endothermic and spontaneous. The results show that Mg₂Al LDH is a promising material for the preconcentration and separation of pollutants from large volumes of aqueous solutions.     

Removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions using low-cost sorbents obtained from ash

This study’s main objective was the development of effective low-cost sorbents for the removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. The influence of different factors on the sorption capacity of ash and modified ash as low-cost sorbents obtained by different methods was investigated. The synthesis of new ash-based materials was carried out at ambient temperature (20°C), 70°C, and 90°C, respectively, in an alkaline medium with NaOH concentrations of 2 M and 5 M, respectively, corresponding to a mixture with solid/liquid ratios of 1: 3 and 1: 5, respectively. The prepared materials (sorbents) were characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX), X-ray diffraction, and BET surface measurement. Adsorption isotherms were determined using the batch equilibrium method. The results showed that these types of new materials displayed a good capacity to remove copper, nickel, and lead ions (29.97 mg of Cu²⁺ per g of sorbent, 303 mg of Ni²⁺ per g of sorbent, and 1111 mg of Pb²⁺ per g of sorbent) from aqueous solutions. The modified materials were prepared using an alkaline attack (a recognised method used in previous studies), but Romanian ash from a thermal power plant was studied for the above purpose for the first time. Hence, the factors which affect the sorption capacity of the prepared low-cost sorbents were determined and their behaviour was explained, taking into account the composition and structure of the new materials.     

Removal of lead and cadmium ions from aqueous solution by adsorption onto micro-particles of dry plants

In the present work, Pb(II) and Cd(II) ion adsorption onto inert organic matter (IOM) obtained from ground dried plants: Euphorbia echinus, Launea arborescens, Senecio anthophorbium growing in semi-arid zones of Morocco and Carpobrotus edulis as the Mediterranean plant has been studied. A suspension of plant deroed micro-particles adsorbs lead and cadmium present as ionic species, with a higher affinity for Pb(II). The kinetics and the maximum capacity adsorption depend on the type of plant as well as on the metal ions (atomic weight, ionic radius and electronegativity). The adsorption process is affected by various parameters such as contact time, solution volume to mass of plant particles ratio (m/V), particle size, solution pH and metal concentration. A dose of 25 g/l of adsorbent was optimal to obtain maximum adsorption of both metal ions. The maximum metal uptake was obtained with particles of organic matter of <50 microm. As to classical ionic adsorption phenomena, the adsorption of both metal ions increases with the increase of the initial concentration in the solution. For the two metal cations, the uptake efficiency of the studied plants ranged from: C. edulis>E. echinus>S. anthophorbium>L. arborescens, however, the differences are rather small. Two different waste water types (domestic and industrial) were tested and good results were obtained for removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) at more than 90%. The removal of the metal and mineral ions waste water was observed for PO(4)(3-) at 88%, for NO(3)(-) at 96.5% and for metal ions (Pb(II), Cd(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)) at about 100%, using IOM as absorbent.     

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.     

Removal of radiocobalt from aqueous solutions by kaolinite affected by solid content, pH, ionic strength, contact time and temperature

The kaolinite sample was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray powder diffraction, and was applied as adsorbent for the removal of radiocobalt ions from radioactive wastewater. The results demonstrated that the sorption of Co(II) was strongly dependent on pH and ionic strength at low pH values, and independent of pH and ionic strength at high pH values. The sorption of Co(II) was dominated by outer-sphere surface complexation or ion exchange at low pH values, whereas inner-sphere surface complexation was the main sorption mechanism at high pH values. The sorption isotherms were well described by Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin–Radushkevich models. The thermodynamic parameters (i.e., ΔG°, ΔS°, ΔH°) calculated from the temperature-dependent sorption isotherms indicated that the sorption of Co(II) on kaolinite was an endothermic and spontaneous process. The results of high sorption capacity of kaolinite suggested that the kaolinite sample was a suitable material for the preconcentration of Co(II) from large volumes of aqueous solutions and as backfill materials in nuclear waste management.     

Removal of rhodamine B from aqueous solution via adsorption onto microwave-activated rice husk ash

The adsorption of rhodamine B (RhB) onto microwave-activated rice husk ash (ARHA) was conducted to demonstrate the capability of an inexpensive abundant biomaterial as an alternating bio-sorbent for the removal of dye residue from wastewater. Experimental data show that ARHA achieved the maximum adsorption capacity of 21.89 mg/g at pH 5.5 and 303 K. The absorption process was followed pseudo-second-order kinetic model and adsorption equilibrium data were well described by the Freundlich model. Thermodynamic studies indicated that the RhB adsorption onto ARHA was endothermic and spontaneous.     

Methylphenols removal from water by low-cost adsorbents

A comparative study on the adsorption of methylphenols on adsorbents prepared from several industrial wastes has been carried out. The results show that extent of adsorption on carbonaceous adsorbent prepared from fertilizer industry waste has been found to be 37.3, 40.5, 65.9, and 88.5 mg/g for 2-methylphenol, 4-methylphenol, 2,4-dimethylphenol, and 2,4,6-trimethylphenol, rspectively. As compared to carbonaceous adsorbent, the other three adsorbents viz. blast furnace sludge, dust, and slag adsorb methylphenols to a much smaller extent. This has been accounted for due to the carbonaceous adsorbent having a larger porosity and consequently higher surface area. The adsorption of phenols on this carbonaceous adsorbent as a function of contact time, concentration, and temperature has been studied by the batch method. The adsorption has been found to be endothermic and data conform to the Langmuir equation. The analysis of data indicates that adsorption is a first-order process and pore diffusion-controlled. The efficiency of the carbonaceous adsorbent was assessed by comparing the results with those on a standard activated charcoal sample. It was found that the carbonaceous adsorbent is about 45% as efficient as standard activated charcoal and can therefore be employed for the removal of methylphenols from wastewaters.     

Removal of Reactofix Navy Blue 2 GFN from aqueous solutions using adsorption techniques

The wheat husk, an agricultural by-product, has been activated and used as an adsorbent for the adsorption of Reactofix Navy Blue 2 GFN from aqueous solution. In this work, adsorption of Reactofix Navy Blue 2 GFN on wheat husk and charcoal has been studied by using batch studies. The equilibrium adsorption level was determined to be a function of the solution pH, adsorbent dosage, dye concentration and contact time. The equilibrium adsorption capacities of wheat husk and charcoal for dye removal were obtained using Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms. Thermodynamic parameters such as the free energies, enthalpies and entropies of adsorption were also evaluated. Adsorption process is considered suitable for removing color, COD from waste water.     

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.     

Removal of pentachlorophenol from aqueous solutions by dolomitic sorbents

The partial decomposition of dolomite carried out within the temperature range 600-1000 degrees C provides new sorbents, called dolomitic sorbents. Their surface properties and identification by X-ray diffraction are discussed. The lowest specific surface area value was found for the raw dolomite, while the highest value was achieved by the D-1000 sample. The adsorption equilibrium of pentachlorophenol from aqueous solutions on the examined sorbents was investigated at 30, 40, and 50 degrees C via a bath process. Langmuir, Freundlich, Langmuir-Freundlich, and Redlich-Petersen models were fitted to experimental equilibrium data, and their goodnesses of fit are compared. The adjustable parameters of Langmuir-Freundlich and Redlich-Petersen isotherms were estimated by nonlinear least-squares analysis. Langmuir and Freundlich models were found insufficient to explain the adsorption equilibrium, while Langmuir-Freundlich and Redlich-Petersen isotherms provide the best correlation of the pentachlorophenol adsorption onto dolomitic sorbents.