Abstract
Biosorbents (fiber, treated fiber, and charcoal) from the Leucaena leucocephala tree were prepared in this study. The potential of the biosorbents as metal capture (removal percentage %R) for chromium (III) (Cr+3) from aqueous solution was examined. The concentrations of the Cr+3 solutions were measured before and after the adsorption to investigate the %R using atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Moreover, the specific surface area (A) of the biosorbent samples was evaluated after measuring the adsorbed acetic acid onto the samples. From the results, A and %R were found in the order of charcoal > treated fiber > fiber. The highest values of A and %R were about 423 m2g−1 and 97%, respectively. This finding suggested the high potential of Leucaena charcoal usage as chromium ions capture compared to fibers and treated fibers.
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