Initial Lead Ion Concentration Research Articles

Valorization of castor seed shell waste as lead adsorbent by treatment with hot phosphoric acid: Optimization and evaluation of adsorption properties

Lead is used in many industries such as refining, mining, battery manufacturing, smelting. Releases of lead from these industries is one of the major public health concerns due to widespread persistence in the environment and its resulting poisoning character. In this work, the castor seed shell (CSS) waste was exploited for preparing a beneficial bio-adsorbent for removal of Pb(II) ions from water. The raw CSS was modified with H3PO4 at different acid concentrations, impregnation ratios, activation times, and temperatures. An optimum adsorption capacity was observed for CSS modified with 2 M acid, 5 mL g−1 solid to liquid ratio, treated at 95 °C for 160 min. Exploiting acid modification, the SEM, XRD, and FTIR analyses show some alterations in functional groups and the surface morphology of the biomass. The impacts of physiochemical variables (initial lead ions concentration, pH, adsorbent dose and adsorption time) on the lead removal percentage were investigated, using response surface methodology (RSM). Maximum removal of 72.26% for raw CSS and 97.62% for modified CSS were obtained at an initial lead concentration (50 mg L−1), pH (5.7), adsorption time (123 min) and adsorbent dosage (1.1 g/100 mL). Isothermal and kinetics models were fitted to adsorption equilibrium data and kinetics data for the modified CSS and the adsorption system was evaluated thermodynamically and from the energy point of view. Isothermal scrutinization indicated the mono-layer nature of adsorption, and the kinetics experimental outcomes best fitted with the pseudo-second-order, implying that the interaction of lead ions and hot acid-treated CSS was the rate-controlling phenomenon of process. Overall, results illustrated that the hot acid-treated biomass-based adsorbent can be considered as an alternative bio-adsorbent for removing lead from water media.

Adsorption and separation of lead ions in phosphoric acid by co-doped carbon nanotubes with sulfur, oxygen, and manganese

The purpose of this study was to prepare a novel and efficient adsorbent for the removal of trace Pb(II) from phosphoric acid. Manganese oxide/sulfur-oxygen doped carbon nanotube composites (CNTs-S-O-Mn) were prepared from multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified with nitric acid, mercaptoacetic acid, acetic anhydride, concentrated sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate. Characterisation revealed that CNTs-S-O-Mn contained hydroxyl, sulphonate groups, MnO and Mn3O4. At 298 K, 15.362 mg·L-1 initial concentration of lead ions, and 18.4 % phosphoric acid concentration, the adsorption capacity of the composites for lead ions was 38.65 mg·g−1, which was higher than that of the unmodified CNTs, 8.04 mg·g−1. The adsorption kinetic data at 298 K conformed to the quasi-second-order kinetic equation, R2 = 0.997; 298, adsorption isotherms at 308 and 318 K conformed to the Langmuir equation, R2 = 0.990–––0.991. The adsorption capacity increased with decreasing phosphoric acid concentration. In this system, the adsorption is affected by a certain concentration of lead ions. Adsorption occurs via chemisorption and is exothermic. Sulfonic acid groups and hydroxyl groups on manganese oxides play an important role in the adsorption of Pb (II) through surface complexation with Pb (II). These results indicate that the removal of trace Pb (II) from phosphoric acid by modified carbon nanotubes is feasible, revealing a new use of carbon nanotubes for phosphoric acid purification.

Magnetic and PEG-crosslinked poly(methyl acrylate) functionalized with triethylenetetramine for removal of lead ions from contaminated water

A new magnetic polymer adsorbent with high swellability was prepared based on a PEG-crosslinked poly(methyl acrylate) via ATRP technique. FT-IR, TGA, CHN, FE-SEM, EDX, XRD, VSM, BET, and DLS measurements were used for the characterization of the prepared adsorbent. After replacing terminal bromines with triethylenetetramine chelating agent, the adsorption process of lead ions led to the removal of these ions from aqueous solutions. The removal of lead ions was investigated using ICP-OES technique. At pH = 7, the equilibrium adsorption capacity increased significantly and reached 37 mg/g at a contact time of 60 min. The adsorption capacity increased with increasing adsorption temperature (up to 40 °C) and initial concentration of lead ions (up to 70 mg/L), while it decreased with increasing adsorbent dose. The Freundlich isotherm better described the process of adsorption of lead ions by the prepared adsorbent. The adsorption kinetic was in greater agreement with pseudo-second-order model. The prepared adsorbent performed much better in adsorbing lead ions compared to cobalt and mercury ions. By performing the adsorption–desorption process three times, it was found that the adsorbent has high reusability. Overall, high swelling behavior and ease of magnetizability are two prominent features of the newly prepared adsorbent.

Influential biosorption of lead ions from aqueous solution using sand leek (Allium scorodoprasum L.) biomass: kinetic and isotherm study

AbstractIn this study, a zero-cost, naturally effective adsorbent, sand leek (Allium scorodoprasum L.), was used for the effective removal of lead ions from an aqueous solution. This natural adsorbent was characterized by FT-IR, SEM–EDX, and PZC analyses. Batch studies were conducted at one factor at a time to explore maximum removal efficiency in terms of pH, initial lead(II) ion concentration, contact time, adsorbent dosage, and temperature for efficient adsorption. The maximum lead(II) ion uptake capacity for SAC was obtained at pH 4.5, initial lead(II) ion concentration at 1000 mg/L, operation time of 1440 min, adsorbent dosage of 10 g, and temperature of 25 °C. The adsorption data were well-fitted by the Freundlich isotherm model, with an R2 value of 1.000, indicating a good fit. The kinetic study revealed that the adsorption of lead(II) ions followed a pseudo-first-order kinetic model, with an R2 value of 0.9746. Furthermore, the thermodynamic parameters including Gibbs-free energy change (ΔG°), enthalpy change (ΔH°), and entropy change (ΔS°) were calculated to demonstrate that the adsorption of lead(II) ions onto natural adsorbent was endothermic and spontaneous.

Effect of process parameters on the synthesis and lead ions removal performance of novel porous hydroxyapatite sheets prepared via non-aqueous precipitation method

Herein, porous hydroxyapatite sheets with high lead ions removal performance are synthesized via self-assembly non-aqueous precipitation method, and the effects of process parameters on the synthesis and lead ions removal performance are systematically investigated. The optimized precursors concentration, the molar ratio of calcium to phosphorus and the calcination temperature are 0.25 mol/L, 1.67 and 650 °C, respectively. The refinement XRD, FE-SEM and EDS tests of the optimized samples show that the samples have a porous sheet structure with uniform pore size and wall thickness. The lead ions removal rate of hydroxyapatite sheets has the maximum value of 99.6% when the hydroxyapatite addition amount is 1 g/L. The lead ions removal content is the maximum of 1303.6 mg/g when the initial lead ions concentration is 9 mmol/L. The removal mechanism of lead ions by porous hydroxyapatite sheets prepared in this work is the composite mechanisms of surface adsorption, surface complexation and ions exchange. The hydroxyapatite porous sheet material prepared by optimizing the process parameters in this study has the advantages of high removal capacity and wide adaptability, so it is expected to become a novel adsorbent to solve lead-containing wastewater.

Adsorption Properties of Pb2+ by Ferric Hydroxide Loaded White Rot Fungi

In order to explore the environmental effect of white rot fungi in the formation process of iron hydroxide, white rot fungi loaded with iron hydroxide were used as adsorbent to study the adsorption performance of lead simulated wastewater. The results showed that the iron hydroxide products formed by the mineralization of white rot fungi significantly improved the adsorption effect of heavy metals on the fungus balls. The optimal adsorption conditions were obtained as follows: pH value of 6 at room temperature, initial lead ion concentration of 700 mg/L, adsorbent dosage of 1 g. The adsorption kinetics study shows that when the Pb2+ concentration is less than 1000 mg/L, the quasi-first-order kinetic equation can be used to fit better. When the Pb2+ concentration is 1000 mg/L, the main velocity control process is the quasi-second-order kinetic equation. SEM-EDS was used to characterize the microspheres before and after adsorption. It was found that the surface morphology of white rot fungi loaded with iron oxides changed from uneven to massive mass after adsorption of Pb2+, and the upper layer was covered with a layer of dense spherical lead particles. The different pH conditions also have an effect on the morphology of the microsphere surface, which will make its surface form into clusters of columns.

The possibility of using TiO2 Nanotube Arrays‏ ‏as an adsorbent for removing lead ions ‎from aqueous solutions

This work focused on the elimination of lead ions from aqueous solutions using titanium dioxide nanotubes synthesised by anodization method as an adsorbent material using the batch system. The prepared titanium dioxide tubes(TNTs) were characterized using a scanning electron microscope device(SEM). The prepared tubes were within the nanoscale. Various conditions affected the adsorption process were studied, such as equilibrium time, temperature, acidity function and initial concentration of lead ions. It was found that the highest removal percentage occurred at the pH = 8 and that the time required for system equilibrium was 60 minutes. It was also found that the removal percentage increases with increasing temperature, which indicates the adsorption reaction as an endothermic. The Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms were also studied. The Freundlich equation was the most appropriate to the studied system. The thermodynamic studies also exhibited that the removal process was spontaneous, and the ΔS positive values ​​indicated randomness increasing.

Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles and Magnetic Nanocomposites for Adsorption, Desorption and Preconcentration of Pb(II)

AbstractSynthesis, characterization, Pb(II) adsorption, recovery, preconcentration and reusability of different nanoadsorbents were investigated in detail. With green synthesis, silver, iron oxide and iron copper nanoparticles (AgNPs, Fe3O4NPs and Fe/CuNPs) were synthesized and modified with chitosan and alginate natural polymers to form nanocomposite beads (Fe3O4‐CS, Fe3O4−AT, Fe/Cu−CS and Fe/Cu−AT). When the adsorption efficiencies of the seven synthesized nanoadsorbents from the aqueous medium were compared, it was seen that the magnetic bimetallic Fe/Cu−CS beads provided the highest adsorption with 100 % efficiency for Pb(II). The adsorption mechanism, effects of temperature, initial lead ion concentration and pH of the solution on the Pb(II) adsorption capacity of Fe/Cu−CS beads were investigated. The recovery studies have shown that Fe/Cu−CS beads have good adsorption/desorption performance around 90 % of desorption was achieved with 5 mM HNO3. These results show that Fe/Cu−CS beads have potential to be a promising material for adsorption, preconcentration and desorption of Pb(II) from aqueous solution.

Mechanism of lead adsorption by a Bacillus cereus strain with indole-3-acetic acid secretion and inorganic phosphorus dissolution functions

BackgroundHeavy metal pollution has become a major source of environmental pollution because of increasing industrialization. Microbial remediation is a promising approach to remediate lead-contaminated environments owing to its cost-effective, environment-friendly, ecologically sustainable, and highly efficient properties. In this study, the growth-promoting functions and lead-adsorption ability of Bacillus cereus SEM-15 were examined, and the functional mechanism of the strain was preliminarily identified using scanning electron microscopy, energy spectrum, infrared spectrum, and genome analyses, providing theoretical support for utilization of B. cereus SEM-15 in heavy metals remediation.ResultsB. cereus SEM-15 showed strong ability to dissolve inorganic phosphorus and secrete indole-3-acetic acid. The lead adsorption efficiency of the strain at lead ion concentration of 150 mg/L was more than 93%. Single factor analysis revealed the optimal conditions for heavy metal adsorption by B. cereus SEM-15 (adsorption time, initial lead ion concentration, pH, and inoculum amount were 10 min, 50–150 mg/L, 6–7, and 5 g/L, respectively) in nutrient-free environment, with the lead adsorption rate reaching 96.58%. Scanning electron microscopy of B. cereus SEM-15 cells before and after lead adsorption showed adherence of a large number of granular precipitates to the cell surface after lead adsorption. X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy results indicated the characteristic peaks of Pb–O, Pb–O-R (R = functional group), and Pb–S bonds after lead adsorption, and a shift in the characteristic peaks of bonds and groups related to C, N, and O. Genome annotation results showed the presence of genes related to heavy metals tolerance and plant growth promotion in B. cereus SEM-15, providing a molecular basis for the strain’s heavy metals tolerance and plant growth promotion functions.ConclusionsThis study analyzed the lead adsorption characteristics of B. cereus SEM-15 and the associated influencing factors, and discussed the adsorption mechanism and related functional genes, providing a basis for clarifying the underlying molecular mechanism and offering a reference for further research on plant-microorganisms combined remediation of heavy metals polluted environments.

Controlling metal ion migration in contaminated groundwater with Iraqi clay barriers for water resource protection.

This study investigates the effectiveness of using Iraqi clay as a low-permeability layer to prevent the migration of lead and nickel ions in groundwater-aquifers. Tests of batch operation have been conducted to determine the optimal conditions for removing Pb2+ ions, which were found to be 120 minutes of contact time, a pH of 5, 0.12 g of clay per 100 mL of solution, and an agitation of 250 rpm. These conditions resulted in a 90% removal efficiency for a 50 mg L-1 initial concentration of lead ions. To remove nickel ions with an efficiency of 80%, the optimal conditions were 60 minutes of contact time, a pH of 6, 12 g of clay per 100 mL of solution, and an agitation of 250 rpm. Several sorption models were evaluated, and the Langmuir formula was found to be the most effective. The highest sorption capacities were 1.75 and 137 mg g-1 for nickel and lead ions, respectively. The spread of metal ions was simulated using finite element analysis in the COMSOL multiphysics simulation software, taking into account the presence of a clay barrier. The results showed that the barrier creates low-discharge zones along the down-gradient of the barrier, reducing the rate of pollutant migration to protect the water sources.

Adsorption Thermodynamics, Modeling, and Kinetics Studies for the Removal of Lead Ions Using ZnO Nanorods

In the present investigation, zinc oxide nanorods (ZnO-NR) were synthesized via the hydrothermal method using ZnCl2 as a zinc ion precursor in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide. Synthesized ZnO-NR was featured using advanced techniques including XRD, PL, SEM, and UV-visible spectroscopy. The role of these assynthesized ZnO-NR was evaluated for the sequestration of lead ions in batch mode. The elimination of lead ions was achieved at pH 6-7 using a 0.06 g adsorbent dose, 25 min contact time, 25 mg/L initial lead ion concentration, 323 K temperature, and 200 rpm agitation speed. A thermodynamic study revealed the endothermic nature of lead ion sequestration onto ZnO-NR. The lead ion sequestration followed kinetic (pseudo-second-order) and isotherm (Langmuir) models. The lead ions were eliminated up to 142 mg/g at the optimum level of affecting variables. The ZnO-NR might be a potential adsorbent for lead ion removal from industrial effluents.

EFFECTIVE REMOVAL AND RECOVERY OF LEAD FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATERS USING NATURAL BIOMASS

Rapid industrialization, urbanization and technological advancement in this century have drastically changed the biogeochemical cycles and balance of some of the heavy metals, thereby leading to environmental pollution in alarming proportions. Lead (i.e., Pb2+) is toxic to most organisms for concentrations higher than 0.05 mg/L, moreover, it is carcinogenic to animals. In the present study, batch biosorption of Pb2+ from wastewaters was studied using the nonliving biomass of Aspergillus sp. and Fusarium sp. isolated from soil. The specific metal removal increased with increase in initial lead ion concentration upto 500 mg/L observed with both the biomasses. A complete removal of the metal was observed at an initial metal ion concentration 50 mg/L and at pH 5.0. A maximum removal of 42.5 mg/g with Fusarium sp. and 37.3 mg/g with Aspergillus sp. was observed at pH 5.0 at 500 mg/L initial lead ion concentration. The adsorption equilibrium was obtained within 1h for all the concentration used. The adsorption equilibrium constants were obtained using both Freundlich and Langmuir adsorption isotherms. The desorption studies disclose the effective recovery of lead from the metal concentrated biomass using 0.1N Nitric acid solution within 0.5 h of time period increasing its effectiveness of reuse.

Removal of lead ions from wastewater using magnesium sulfide nanoparticles caged alginate microbeads

In this study, an adsorbent made of alginate (Alg) caged magnesium sulfide nanoparticles (MgS) microbeads were used to treat lead ions (Pb2+ ions). The MgS nanoparticles were synthesized at low temperatures, and Alg@MgS hydrogel microbeads were made by the ion exchange process of the composite materials. The newly fabricated Alg@MgS was characterized by XRD, SEM, and FT-IR. The adsorption conditions were optimized for the maximum removal of Pb2+ ions by adjusting several physicochemical parameters, including pH, initial concentration of lead ions, Alg/MgS dosage, reaction temperature, equilibration time, and the presence of co-ions. This is accomplished by removing the maximum amount of Pb2+ ions. Moreover, the adsorbent utilized more than six times with a substantial amount (not less than 60%) of Pb2+ ions was eliminated. Considering the ability of sodium alginate (SA) for excellent metal chelation and controlled nanosized pore structure, the adsorption equilibrium of Alg@MgS can be reached in 60 min, and the highest adsorption capacity for Pb2+ was 84.7 mg/g. The sorption mechanism was explored by employing several isotherms. It was found that the Freundlich model fits the adsorption process quite accurately. The pseudo-second-order model adequately described the adsorption kinetics.

Dynamic simulation of lead(II) metal adsorption from water on activated carbons in a packed-bed column

In this work, lead(II) adsorption on activated carbons, tire-derived activated carbon (TAC), and commercial activated carbon (CAC), in a packed-bed column, was simulated using the Aspen Adsorption® V11 flowsheet simulator. The simulator was used to model the fixed-bed adsorption column and to establish the breakthrough curves by varying the initial concentration of lead(II) ions (500 mg/L, 1000 mg/L, 2000 mg/L, and 3000 mg/L), the bed height (0.2 m, 0.3 m, 0.4 m, 0.5 m, and 0.6 m), and the flow rate (9.88 × 10−4 m3/s, 1.98 × 10−3 m3/s, 2.96 × 10−3 m3/s, 3.95 × 10−3 m3/s, and 4.94 × 10−3 m3/s), at constant temperature and pressure of 25 °C and 3 bar, respectively. At the optimum conditions of 500 mg/L lead(II) concentration, 0.6 m bed height, and 9.88 × 10−4 m3/s flow rate, the breakthrough times were 488 s and 23 s for TAC and CAC, respectively. Under the same conditions, the adsorption capacity obtained at t0.5 was 114.26 mg/g for TAC and 7.72 mg/g for CAC. The simulation results indicate the potential of TAC for the adsorption of lead(II) in comparison to CAC.

Biosorption of lead ions from aqueous solution by Clostridium tyrobutyricum immobilized in macroporous Ca-alginate-lignin beads

The adsorption of lead ions from aqueous solution by macroporous Ca-alginate-lignin (MCAL) beads immobilized with Clostridium tyrobutyricum and free strains was evaluated. The effects of different factors including pH, adsorption time, adsorbent dosage and initial concentration of lead ions were explored. Different characterization methods were used to evaluate the adsorption process of lead ions. Meanwhile, the adsorption kinetics models and adsorption isotherm models were applied. The fitting results showed that the adsorption behaviour of C. tyrobutyricum immobilized in MCAL beads and free strains was better described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the adsorption process followed the Langmuir isotherm model. The maximum biosorption of lead ions by C. tyrobutyricum immobilized in MCAL beads and free strains was 144.9 and 106.4mg/g respectively. The C. tyrobutyricum immobilized in MCAL beads proved to be practicable and had better adsorption effects on lead ions compared with the free strains. The paper demonstrated a new insight and strategy for the effective treatment of lead ions from aqueous solutions by the novel function of C. tyrobutyricum.

Electrochemical Method of Lead (II) Ions Removal from Wastewater Using Granular Graphite Electrodes

The article presents an electrochemical method of wastewater treatment from Pb (II) ions through granular graphite electrodes. The cathode was made of graphite particles and the anode was made of rod graphite. Fea-tures of wastewater treatment from heavy metals by using developed surface granular graphite electrodes were revealed. Electrochemical research was carried out in a flow mode in a two-chamber electrolyzer. Effect of different electrochemical parameters (current density, electrolyte flow rate, initial concentration of lead (II) ions in solution, size of graphite granules, and concentration of additional cations in solution) to the reduction process of Pb (II) on lump graphite was studied. Results revealed that the removal value of Pb (II) hit a peak at 150A/m2 current density and gradually decreased at a higher value. The efficiency of electrolysis in the flow mode was demonstrated. It was found that the initial concentration of lead ions in the electrode process was insignificant, while the concentration of additional cations had a significant effect. Using very small par-ticles of granular graphite electrodes caused an agglomeration. At an optimal condition, (i=150 A/m2; V=150 ml/h; [Pb2+] = 200 mg/l; s= 0.05 cm3) treatment value of wastewater from Pb (II) ions reached 97.6±0.3 %.

Efficient Removal Lead (II) from the Environment by Adsorption Using Low-Cost Adsorbent Materials

Pollutants, particularly harmful heavy metals, are released into the environment, posing serious health risks to humans and other living species. The human body does not require lead, which is a toxic chemical. As a result, in order to eradicate or remove lead from the environment, a range of technologies must be used. The goal of this research was to use low-cost, high-efficiency adsorbent materials to adsorb lead (II) ions from aqueous solutions. Adsorption capacity, elimination percent, and batch adsorption settings are all discussed in this work. The adsorption capacity and percentage removal of lead from aqueous solutions by adsorption are affected by the initial concentration, pH, adsorbent dose, contact time, and temperature. The goal of this research was to use low-cost, high-efficiency adsorbent materials to adsorb lead (II) ions from aqueous solutions. The impacts of several parameters on the adsorption process such as pH, contact time, initial concentration of lead (II) ions, and temperature were examined. Therefore, lead (II) ions can be removed from the water body effectively using low-cost adsorbent materials.

Adsorption Behavior of Lead Ions from Wastewater on Pristine and Aminopropyl-Modified Blast Furnace Slag

The potential possibility of blast furnace slag as a low-cost adsorbent to remove lead ions from wastewater was investigated in detail in the present work. Both single factor experiment and orthogonal experiment were performed to reveal the effect of pH, adsorption temperature, contact time and initial concentration of lead ions on the adsorption performance of pristine slag. In order to make clear the correlation between the lead ion adsorption performance and the structure of slag, solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) was conducted to reveal the network structure and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) was used to calculate the nonbridging oxygen in the network-forming tetrahedra. For the purpose of improving the adsorption performance, γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) was adopted to modify the slag via post-grafting method. The results show that the slag is predominately composed of SiO2, Al2O3, CaO and MgO, exhibiting an amorphous network structure based on SiO4 and AlO4 tetrahedra. The conditions for adsorption can be optimized as follows: a pH of 7, an adsorption temperature of 60 °C, a contact time of 120 min and an initial lead ion concentration of 40 mg·L−1. Under the optimal conditions, a removal rate of 99.98% and an adsorption capacity of 49.99 mg·g−1 are obtained for the pristine slag. The adsorption complies with the Langmuir model thermodynamically and conforms to the pseudo-second order model kinetically. It is noted that aminopropyl-modification has considerably enhanced the removal rate of lead ions from 20.71 to 64.32% and the adsorption capacity from 29.01 to 96.48 mg·g−1 since amino groups (-NH2) are more inclined to form a complex with lead ions than hydroxyl groups due to the higher nucleophilicity of amino groups than that of hydroxyl groups. However, it is necessary to develop more low-cost modification agents in the future work.

A Novel Approach for Adsorption of Lead (II) Ions from Wastewater Using Cane Papyrus

Lead (II) ions are a very toxic element known to cause detrimental effects to human healtheven at very low concentrations. An adsorbent prepared using Cane Papyrus was used for theadsorption of lead (II) ion from aqueous solution. Batch experiments were performed onsimulated aqueous solutions under optimized conditions of adsorbent dosage, contact time, pHand initial lead (II) ion concentration at 25Co. The Freundlich isotherm model more suitablydescribed the adsorption process than the Langmuir model with linearized coefficients of 0.986and 0.9733, respectively. Pseudo-second order kinetic equation best described the kinetics of thereaction. Fourier transform infra-red analysis confirmed the presence of amino (–NH), carbonyl(–C=O) and hydroxyl (–OH) functional groups. Furthermore, 0.2M HCl was a better desorbingagent than 0.2 M NaOH and de-ionized water. The experimental data obtained demonstrated thatCane Papyrus can be used as a suitable adsorbent for lead (II) ions removal from wastewater.

PAVO CRISTATUS FEATHER POWDER AS AN ECO-FRIENDLY AND LOW COST MATERIAL FOR MITIGATION OF Pb(II) IONS FROM WATER

Mitigation of Pb(II) ions from water using economic method is an important research area to combat the pollution due to lead ions Pb(II) in water as it have severe toxic effects in human beings. In present work, Pristine Pavo Cristatus feather powder (PCFP) has been employed for removal of Pb(II) ions and the process of adsorption was optimized through four level Box Behnken design (BBD) of response surface methodology (RSM) over a broad range of pH (3.0–9.0), initial lead ion concentration (20–100 mg/L), contact time (20–180 min) and temperature (297 K to 333 K). Different isotherms were applied to confirm the type of adsorption. Langmuir maximum removal efficiency was 121.95 mg/g for lead ions adsorption onto PCPF at optimal values of pH 6; adsorbent dose 20 mg/L; temperature 303 K and contact time 120 minutes obtained from batch studies. Pseudo-second-order reaction model showed good applicability for kinetic studies. Thermodynamic parameters were also evaluated to check feasibility and nature of adsorption. The optimal parameters obtained for maximum Pb(II) ions adsorption were at pH = 6.31, initial Pb(II) ion = 43.79 mg/L, contact time = 119.51 minutes and temperature = 59.67 oC. The experimental and predicted values were found to be in good agreement with each other.