Evaluation lead removal kinetics modelling of adsorption by using composite of Chitosan and Ceramic waste

Abstract

This study focuses on understanding the Pb adsorption kinetics from greywater using a composite of chitosan and ceramic waste (CCCW), which is suitable for preserving water quality. For ease and general application, a kinetic model with a simple expression and a manageable small set of parameters that nevertheless provides a fair adsorption description in the equilibrium state is still critical. Although some current kinetic models, such as the pseudo-second-order type, meet these conditions, their performance is still questionable, especially when applied to a variety of experimental data. Batch adsorption experiments were carried out with the predetermined value of the operational parameter such as adsorbent dosage, contact time, and shaking speed. Kinetic models such as pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order, intraparticle diffusion kinetic model, Avrami model, and the Bangham model were used in this study to understand the kinetics of removal of lead from greywater. The efficacy results of adsorbent’s dose in lead removal process with increasing adsorption capacity with contact time from 0.0014 to 0.00277 mg/g, the removal efficiency increases from 45.90 to 90.83%. The most significant contribution of this work is an understanding of the optimal kinetics model that can describe the behaviour of lead adsorption on CCCW. Five models for the adsorption of Pb2+ have been identified to clarify the kinetics models’ usefulness in accuracy based on rank order. This study may provide insight into understanding the ability and usability of the appropriate model in kinetics adsorption.