Comparing metals adsorption by carbon adsorbents: evaluating absorption properties of different carbon adsorbents

Onundi, Yusuf Bamidele and Al-Mamun, Abdullah and Al-Khatib, Ma An Fahmi Rashid (2012) Comparing metals adsorption by carbon adsorbents: evaluating absorption properties of different carbon adsorbents. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9783848414956

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Abstract

Pollution of the aquatic environment by heavy metals has detrimental effect on living species. In this work, novel carbon nano-materials (CNM) and commercial granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorbents were evaluated for removal of heavy metal matrix (Cu, Ni and Pb) from aqueous solution to meet Department of Environment (DOE) Malaysia's guideline. Results from the characterization of GAC and CNM showed that GAC had higher surface area and more functional groups. Optimum adsorption capacity of GAC and CNM were observed at pH 5 and 1 g/L dosage, while equilibrium adsorption conditions were generally noticed by 60 minutes of agitation at 100 rpm. The initial metal concentrations and functional groups on adsorbents were the major factors affecting the affinity of metals by both GAC and CNM.

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	5174/28227
Subjects:	Q Science > QD Chemistry T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA170 Environmental engineering. Sustainable engineering T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP155 Chemical engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr. Ma'an Alkhatib
Date Deposited:	07 Jan 2013 07:29
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2014 11:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/28227

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