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Removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution by lignocellulosic solid wastes
Article 14: Volume 3, Number 3, Summer 2006, Pages 321-325 (5) XML PDF (131 K)
Authors
M. Aliabadi; K. Morshedzadeh; H. Soheyli
Abstract
The batch removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution using lignocellulosic solid wastes such as sawdust and pine leaves under different experimental conditions was investigated in this study. The influence of pH, temperature, contact time, initial concentration of Cr(VI) and particle size on the chromium removal was investigated. Adsorption of Cr(VI) is highly pH-dependent and the results indicate that the optimum pH for the removal is 2. The capacity of chromium adsorption at equilibrium by these natural wastes increased with absorbent concentration. Temperature in the range of 20-60 �C showed a restricted effect on the adsorption capacity of pine leaves, but had a considerable effect on the adsorption capacity of sawdust. The capacity of chromium adsorption at the equilibrium increased with the decrease in particle sizes. The suitability of adsorbents was tested with Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms and their constants were evaluated. Results indicated that the Freundlich model gave a better fit to the experimental data in comparison with the Langmuir equation. The study showed that lignocellulosic solid wastes such as sawdust and pine leaves can be used as effective adsorbents for removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater.
Keywords
Adsorption; Hexavalent chromium; Lignocellulosic solid wastes; Pine leaves; Sawdust
Main Subjects
Aqueous solution; Removal; Hexavalent chromium; Lignocellulosic; Solid waste; Pine leaves; Sawdust
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