Single Metal Solutions Research Articles

Biosorption of Cu2+, Pb2+, Cd2+ and their mixture from aqueous solutions by Michelia figo sawdust

The study aimed at investigating copper, lead, and cadmium removal from both single and mixed metal solutions by Michelia figo (Lour.) Spreng. wood sawdust treated with 0.5 mol l−1 NaOH for four hours. In order to evaluate the effects of each factor and interactions between factors on metal ion biosorption, a 23 factorial experimental design was applied. FTIR results showed that the metal ions would bind to the hydroxyl and carboxyl groups of M. figo wood sawdust biomass. The main effects and interactions of three factors pH (3 and 5), initial metal ion concentration (C0, 0.157 and 1.574 mmol L−1), and dosage of biomass (D, 4 and 10 g L−1) at two levels were analyzed. The most significant variable regarding Cu2+ and Pb2+ biosorption was initial metal iron concentration. For Cd2+, pH was found to be the most significant factor. The maximum removal efficiencies were 94.12 and 100% for Cu2+ and Cd2+, respectively, at conditions of (+ 1, − 1, + 1): pH 5, initial metal concentration 0.157 mmol L−1 and dosage of biomass 10 g L−1, while 96.39% for Pb2+ at conditions of (− 1, − 1, + 1): pH 3, initial metal concentration 0.157 mmol L−1 and dosage of biomass 10 g L−1. There were some interactions between factors: pH*C0 and C0*D for Cu2+, pH*C0, pH*D and C0*D for Pb2+, pH*C0 and C0*D for Cd2+. Biosorption from a multi metal system showed that the presence of Cu2+ and Cd2+ had no significant influence on the Pb2+ removal, while Pb2+ in solution significantly decreased the removal efficiencies of the other two metals.

Removal of Heavy Metal Cations (Copper, Lead, Zinc) from Water Runoff by Calcium Silicate Hydrate: Effect of the Co-Ion and Competition of Ions in Ternary Mixtures

The sorption behavior of calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) with respect to lead, copper and zinc was studied to consider its application to remove metal from water runoff. A series of kinetics of removal and isotherms were undertaken with single metal and mixture solutions. The sorption occurred by ion exchange with calcium. Sorption kinetics were modelled using pseudo-second order model. The weight capacities of CSH were lead > copper >> zinc when studied separately. The co-ion associated to the metal ion is of importance on the removal capacities.

Chromium and nickel metal ions removal from contaminated water using Nigerian bentonite clay

Abstract In this work, bentonite clay was characterized and investigated for the adsorption of chromium and nickel metal ions from aqueous solution. The clay, calcined at 650 °C, was characterized for physical, chemical and textural properties. Nickel sulphate hexahydrate (NiSO4.6H2O) and chromium tri oxide (Cr2O3) solutions were used as metal model compounds to evaluate the adsorption efficiency of the clay in a batch mode. The initial metal ions concentration ranged from 10 to 50 mg/L and the maximum removal efficiency was 99.40% for Cr (III) and 71.50% for Ni (II) metal ions. Langmuir and Freundlich models were utilized for the analysis of the adsorption equilibrium isotherm. The experimental data fitted well into the Freundlich model for Cr (III) with a regression coefficient (R2) of 0.996 and the Langmuir model for Ni (II) having an R2 value 0.994. The pseudo-second order kinetic model fitted well for both chromium and nickel and their adsorption from single metal solutions followed the order Cr > Ni. Highlight The local clay has not been reported in any scholarly journal or publication. The removal of nickel and chromium using this clay has been found to be effective. The data obtained will form a baseline for references and learning purposes.

Highly selective solvent extraction of Zn(II) and Cr(III) with trioctylmethylammonium chloride ionic liquid

AbstractThis study investigates the recovery of Zn(II) and Cr(III) from aqueous solutions based on solvent extraction with trioctylmethylammonium chloride [TOMA+][Cl‐], commercialy named Aliquat 336. Single metal solutions and binary mixtures of both metals were considered. The effect of relevant operating conditions such as pH, contact time, initial concentration, O/A phase volumetric ratio, and temperature were evaluated. Additionally, loading capacity and stripping studies were performed. Results showed that [TOMA+][Cl−] is an effective extracting agent for Zn(II), reaching maximum removal capacity at pH 1.8 and demonstrating fast extraction kinetics. Extraction efficiencies above 99% were achieved at 0.5, 0.75, and 1.00 O/A volumetric phase ratios for 0.1 g/L initial Zn(II) concentration. At 1 g/L and 10 g/L concentration, for the same O/A ratios, approximately 88% of the initial Zn(II) was extracted. In contrast, it was found that negligible amounts of Cr(III) were transferred to the [TOMA+][Cl−] phase at the 1‐5 pH range. Selectivity studies showed that Zn(II) removal is boosted in the presence of Cr(III), although no Cr(III) is extracted. [TOMA+][Cl−] exhibited a high Zn(II) storage capacity, since after 25 loading cycles with 1 g/L, the loading capacity reached approximately 13.5 g/L, and after five loading cycles with 5 g/L, the capacity reached 19.4 g/L. Stripping tests revealed that NaOH is an efficient agent for the removal of Zn(II) from the ionic liquids, reaching 98.5% removal after two cycles, whereas HNO3 is not a suitable agent, reaching less than 40% removal after three cycles. [TOMA+][Cl−] revealed high potential for separating Zn(II) from Cr(III).

Selective removal of lead ions from aqueous solutions using SiO2–MoO3: Isotherm, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

This study reveals novel data on adsorptive removal of Pb(II) from single metal solution, as well as from multi-metal solution containing Cd(II), Co(II), Cr(III), Cu(II), Fe(III), Mn(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) ions along with Pb(II) using inorganic SiO2–MoO3 sorbent in a batch system. The results of multi-metal solution system were strongly pH-depended and due to occurred precipitation of Fe(III) in the form of hydroxide. The parameters affecting the sorption efficiency (contact time, sorbent dosage and initial analyte concentration) were evaluated for single solution system. The optimal conditions for SiO2–MoO3 sorbent indicated high affinity toward Pb(II) ions within following process parameters; pH value 3, sorbent dosage 50 ​mg and contact time 60 ​min for maximum Pb2+ concentration of 100 ​mg/L. The adsorption data for Pb(II) utilizing SiO2–MoO3 best fit to pseudo-second-order kinetic model (R2 ​= ​0.9998) and Langmuir isotherm model (R2 ​= ​0.9320) with an adsorption capacity of 222.20 ​mg/g and Reff >95%. According to thermodynamic study, the adsorption process is feasible, spontaneous and exothermic (ΔG ​= ​−18.6 ​kJ/mol, ΔH ​= ​−7.5 ​kJ/mol and ΔS ​= ​37.32 ​J/mol K). The results of present study demonstrated that SiO2–MoO3 material as a renewable sorbent for Pb(II) removal.

Removal of copper and/or zinc ions from synthetic solutions by immobilized, non-viable bacterial biomass: Batch and fixed-bed column lab-scale study

A biosorbent composed of non-viable Pseudomonas putida trapped in agar beads was able to remove Cu2+ and Zn2+ from solutions containing one or both metals. The process in batch followed pseudo second-order kinetics, with adsorption capacities of 0.255 mg Cu2+/g and 0.170 mg Zn2+/g according to the Langmuir isotherm. These values were up to ten times lower for beads without biomass. The metals became bound to OH, CH2, CO, COC and COP groups, with the last three being provided by the biomass, which highlights its importance. Adsorption values for single-metal solutions filtered in a fixed-bed column were 0.152 mg Cu2+/g and 0.117 mg Zn2+/g, but decreased to 0.075 and 0.058, respectively, with mixed-metal solutions (1:1 ratio). In 10:1-ratio solutions, the metal in greater proportion was better adsorbed. Under all conditions, removal percentage was ∼60 %. The column could be reused throughout ten absorption/desorption cycles without significant alterations in adsorption capacity.

INDIVIDUAL AND EQUITOXIC EFFECTS OF COPPER AND CADMIUM ON BEHAVIOURAL RESPONSES AND SURVIVAL IN CARP, LABEO ROHITA (HAMILTON, 1822)

Acute toxicity of copper, cadmium individually and in combinations of Cu + Cd were studied in carp, Labeorohitaas a function of time. Mortality of fish was dependent on dose of metal exposures and exposure period. The behavioural changes of L. rohitawere found to be different when exposed to Cu and Cd individually and in combinations. It was more pronounced in test animals exposed to equitoxic levels of Cu + Cd followed by individual exposures of Cu and Cd, while it was completely absent in the control fish. The 96 hr median lethal concentration of copper, cadmium and combination of both in L. rohitawas 0.42, 0.78 and 0.39 ppm respectively. Similar trend was observed in 24, 48 and 72 hrs also. It manifests that Cu + Cd combination was more toxic than any one of the single metal solutions tested

Selection of low-toxic and highly efficient ionic liquids for the separation of palladium and platinum in acidic solution, and prediction of the metal affinity of ionic liquids

Separation studies were conducted to separate palladium (Pd) or platinum (Pt) from acidic solutions using 15 hydrophobic ionic liquids (ILs) capable of forming a binary phase with acidic aqueous solution. This study considered two cases. The first was to find high-efficient ILs capable of separating metals from a single solution, and the second was to find ILs capable of selectively separating Pt from an acidic mixture solution of Pd and Pt. In addition, we also considered toxic effect of ILs for greener separation process. For this studies, we experimentally examined the separation efficiencies of the ILs, and discuss the properties with their toxicities, theoretically predicted by previously presented toxicity prediction model, were compared. The results revealed that the extraction efficiency of ILs for Pd and Pt from acidic solutions depends on the types of IL and metal concentration. In the separation study on Pd in a single metal solution, trihexyltetradecylammonium bromide [P6,6,6,14]Br and trioctylmethylammonium choride [N8,8,8,1]Cl efficiently separates Pd from acidic solutions, while the separation on Pt in its single metal solution, 1-benzyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide[IM1-1Bz][(CF3SO2)2N], 1-methyl-3-dodecylimidazolim bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide[IM12][(CF3SO2)2N], 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide[IM16][(CF3SO2)2N], [P6,6,6,14]Br and [N8,8,8,1]Cl led to high efficiencies. Moreover, in the study to selectively separate Pt from a mixed solution of Pd and Pt, [IM1-1Bz][(CF3SO2)2N] and [IM16][(CF3SO2)2N] have significant separation efficiency. When comparing the efficiencies and toxicities of the two ILs, [IM1-1Bz][(CF3SO2)2N] is more efficient, but it is more toxic than [IM16][(CF3SO2)2N]. Thus, for sustainable development, [IM16][(CF3SO2)2N] can be considered as a better option. Moreover, in order to understand the partitioning mechanisms of ILs we developed quantitative structure–activity relationship models with R2 values greater than 0.91.

Bioremediation of Ni, Al and Pb by the living cells of a resistant strain of microalga.

The microalgae treatment system is an economically and environmentally friendly option for wastewater treatment. However, the effects of heavy metal toxicity on microalgae cells can limit the use of microalgae in the treatment of industrial effluents rich in heavy metals. In this work, we studied the effect of Ni, Cu, Al, Hg and Pb, added as single-metal solutions to the microalgae culture medium, on the growth of 20 indigenous strains belonging to a wide variety of microalgae genera. Ni and Cu were the most toxic to the strains tested. A highly tolerant strain of the Phacus genera was selected. We determined the effect of multiple combinations of Ni, Al and Pb on the cell growth of the selected strain and on the removal capacity of each metal from the microalgae culture medium. Phacus was able to grow in the multi-metal solution (Ni, 5.00 mg/L; Al, 9.94 mg/L and Pb 1.00 mg/L) and to efficiently remove the metals, with removal capacities of 8.82 ±0.16 mg/g for Ni, 2.09 ± 0.05 mg/g for Pb and 16.90 ± 0.53 mg/g for Al. The reductions of Ni, Al and Pb concentrations were 66.67, 64.28 and 79.17% respectively.

Biosorption of cadmium and nickel ions using marine macrophyte, Cymodocea nodosa

ABSTRACTSeagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) ability to remove cadmium and nickel ions from single metal solutions was investigated in the present study. Metal ions were measured in the solution using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Various operational parameters (initial pH, biomass dose, metal ion concentration, and contact time) were tested and found to affect the uptake capacity of Cd (II) and Ni (II). More than 70% of biosorption capacity occurred in the first few minutes for both metal ions. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Langmuir model were found to best fit the experimental data of Cd (II) and Ni (II) biosorption. The maximum uptake capacity (qmax) was 11.6 and 16.7 mg.g−1 for Cd (II) and Ni (II), respectively. The biosorbent was characterised using Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The infrared spectrum demonstrated that hydroxyl, carboxyl, and phenolic functional groups are the major binding sites for Cd (II) and Ni (II) metals. The ion exchange mechanism plays an important role during biosorption process as shown in EDX analysis. Our results conclude that marine macrophyte C. nodosa can be used as a low-cost biosorbent for the removal of Cd (II) and Ni (II) in wastewater.

Synergistic adsorption of Cd(II) and As(V) on birnessite under electrochemical control

Manganese oxides are potentially used for the electrochemical removal of heavy metals from wastewater. However, little is known about the performance and mechanism of simultaneous electrosorption for multiple heavy metals, especially for coexisting anions and cations. In this work, birnessite-type manganese oxide was used for the electrochemical adsorption of coexisting Cd(II) cations and As(V) anions with a symmetrical electrode system, and the effects of the concentrations of coexisting metal ions and applied voltage were investigated. The results indicated that both the Cd(II) and As(V) adsorption capacity of birnessite increased in a mixed solution containing Cd(II) cations and As(V) anions, compared with that in single heavy metal solution. This synergistic effect was mainly ascribed to the formation of manganese arsenate precipitate and the reduction dissolution of birnessite on the cathode and the re-oxidation of Mn(II) with subsequently increased fresh adsorption sites on the anode. The electrochemical adsorption capacity for As(V) increased from 52.7 to 88.0 and 496.0 mmol kg−1 with increasing Cd(II) concentration from 0.1 to 1.5 mM, respectively, in the mixed solution containing 0.5 mM As(V). The removal efficiency of heavy metals increased first and then decreased with increasing voltage from 0 to 1.2 V. Under the optimum condition at 0.6 V for 12 h, the electrochemical adsorption capacity increased with increasing Cd(II) and As(V) concentrations and the highest capacity reached 2132.0 mmol kg−1 for Cd(II) and 1996.0 mmol kg−1 for As(V). This work provides a facile technique for the treatment of wastewaters containing metal anions and cations.

Recovery of Pd(II) from leach solutions of automotive catalysts by solvent extraction with new thiophosphate extractants

Thiophosphate- and phosphate- based extractants, 1,3-bis(diethoxythiophosphinoyloxy)benzene (Ext 1) and 1,3-bis(diethoxyphosphinoyloxy)benzene (Ext 2), respectively, were synthesized and studied for their ability to extract Pd(II) from HCl and HNO3 media. Ext 1 (0.1 M) in 1-octanol selectively extracted 90–99.9% of Pd(II) in HCl (0.1–8.0 M) and 99.8% of Pd(II) in HNO3 (0.1–8.0 M) single-metal solutions, whereas Ext 2 demonstrated negligible Pd(II) extraction in either solution. The Pd(II) extraction rate, acid durability, optimal organic/aqueous (O/A) phase ratio, and Pd(II) loading capacity of Ext 1 were evaluated. Ext 1 was very stable in HCl and HCl/HNO3 solutions. Selective extraction of Pd(II) by Ext 1 (E% = 99%) was achieved from a solution containing Pd, Pt, Rh, rare metals, base metal ions, and leach liquors from automotive catalysts. Back-extraction of Pd(II) was performed using a solution of 0.1 M thiourea and 1.0 M HCl, allowing Ext 1 to be reused for 5 cycles. Ext 1 achieved rapid and selective extraction of Pd(II) from automotive catalyst solutions from platinum group metal refineries.

Correction to Adsorption of Cd2+ and Ni2+ from Aqueous Single-Metal Solutions on Graphene Oxide-Chitosan-Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels

Correction to Adsorption of Cd²⁺ and Ni²⁺ from Aqueous Single-Metal Solutions on Graphene Oxide-Chitosan-Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels

Sorption of Selected Heavy Metals with Different Relative Concentrations in Industrial Effluent on Biochar from Human Faecal Products and Pine-Bark.

The removal of heavy metals from effluents at source could reduce contamination of soil and water bodies. A batch sorption experiment was performed to determine the effects of feedstock of biochars pyrolysed at increasing temperature on sorption capacities of Cu, Cr and Zn from industrial effluent and aqueous solutions. Sewage sludge, latrine faecal waste and pine-bark biochars were used. The sorption data were fitted to the Langmuir isotherm. Maximum sorption capacities of latrine waste, sewage sludge and pine-bark biochar (350 °C) were, respectively, 313, 400 and 233 mg kg−1 for Zn, 102, 98.0 and 33.3 mg kg−1 for Cu, and 18.9, 13.8 and 67.1 mg kg−1 for Cr from industrial effluent. Conversely, sorption capacities from single metal solutions were 278, 227 and 104 mg Zn kg−1, 97.1, 137 and 21.3 mg Cu kg−1, 122, 106 and 147 mg Cr kg−1 on latrine waste, sewage sludge and pine-bark biochar, respectively. Step-wise regression analysis showed that the combined effects of ash, fixed C, pH influenced Zn sorption, ash and fixed C affected Cu sorption, and Cr sorption by ash and specific surface area of the biochar. The findings of the study imply that biochar from human faecal waste, particularly sewage sludge, has the potential to be utilized as sorbents of heavy metals from multiple metal effluent and that the sorption is affected by relative concentrations.

Simultaneous adsorption of Cd2+ , Ni2+ and Pb2+ on peat

The aim of the present work was to investigate iflocally available untreated peat could beused as filter material for the removal of heavy metals from leachate. The aqueoussolutions containing Cd2+, Ni2+ and Pb2+ ions in single-metal and multi-metal solutionswere used to study the adsorption of metals on peat. The peat was obtained fromSouthern Estonia. The decomposition rate of the peat was H6-H7 on the von Post scale.In order to assess the adsorption mechanism, the amounts of Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions desorbedfrom untreated peat were measured and compared to the adsorption efficiency of Cd2+,Ni2+ and Pb2+ ions from solution on the peat. The desorption of other cations, such asAl3+, K+, Na+, Fe3+, Zn2+ etc. were negligible during all experiments. Adsorption batchisotherm studies were carried out by using IO experimental series with the initialconcentration of 10 - 300 mg/I. The samples were analyzed by using the axial ICP-AES.Results of the single- as well as multi-metal adsorptions show that peat can be effectivelyused. Adsorption of metals on molar basis was found in the indicated order: Pb2+ > Cd2+> Ni2+. The removal of single metal ions from ternary-metal solution was less than itsremoval from single-metal solution. However, the total adsorption capacity of metalsfrom multi-metal solution to peat increased. The Langmuir isotherm equation constantswere calculated and isotherms were drawn by using the program of calculating hyperbolefunctions. Correlations for Ni2+ and Cd2+ with the Langmuir isotherm equation was foundto be good, whereas for Pb2+ the plot (amount absorbed vs. the equilibrium aqueousconcentration) was linear.

Single and Binary Adsorption of Cu(II) and Ni(II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Sunflower Seed Husk

This research presents the possibility of using sunflower seed husk as an adsorbent for the removal of Cu+2 and Ni+2 ions from simulated aqueous solution. A series of experiments were carried out in a batch reactor to obtain equilibrium data for adsorption of single and binary metal solutions. Experiments parameters such as pH, sorbent dosage, contact time, agitation speed and initial metal ions concentration were studied to optimize the best conditions. The results showed that the best parameters were evaluated to be 5, 7g/l, 120 min, 175rpm and 10mg/l for both ions, respectively. At these parameters, the monolayer adsorption capacity calculated from Langmuir model was obtained 23.4940, 11.3051 mg/g for Cu+2 and Ni+2 ions, respectively in single component system and it decreased to 18.6962, 9.2366 mg/g for binary component system, respectively and the sequence for metal ions removal in single and binary systems was Cu(II) > Ni(II) with 92.5% and 84.8% maximum removal efficiencies. Kinetic studies showed that a pseudo second order model was more suitable than the pseudo first order model.

Adsorption of Arsenic and Heavy Metals from Solutions by Unmodified Iron-Ore Sludge

Arsenic and heavy-metal-contaminated environments are a major concern due to their negative impacts on exposed people and ecosystems. In this study, sludge from an iron-ore processing area was used as an adsorbent to remove As, Mn, Zn, Cd, and Pb from aqueous solutions. The adsorption capacity of target adsorbates was investigated in batch experiments of both single- and mixed-metal solutions. The batch studies show that the maximum Langmuir adsorption capacities of the heavy metals onto the adsorbent occurred in the order Pb > As > Cd > Zn > Mn, and ranged from 0.710 mg/g to 1.113 mg/g in the single-metal solutions and from 0.370 mg/g to 1.059 mg/g in the mixed-metal solutions. The results of the kinetic experiments are consistent with pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models, with a slightly better fit to the latter. Adsorption performances indicate that iron-ore sludge can simultaneously adsorb multiple metal ions and is a promising adsorbent for the removal of toxic pollutants from water.

Toxic Effect of Acute Cadmium and Lead Exposure in Rat Blood, Liver, and Kidney.

Background: Cadmium and lead are widespread and non-biodegradable pollutants of great concern to human health. In real life scenarios, we are exposed to mixtures of chemicals rather than single chemicals, and it is therefore of paramount importance to assess their toxicity. In this study, we investigated the toxicity of Cd and Pb alone and as a mixture in an animal model of acute exposure. Methods: Experimental groups received a single treatment of aqueous solution of Cd-chloride (15 and 30 mg/kg body weight (b.w.) and Pb-acetate (150 mg/kg b.w.), while the mixture group received 15 mg Cd/kg b.w. and 150 mg Pb/kg b.w. Toxic effects of individual metals and their mixture were investigated on hematological and biochemical parameters, and the redox status in the plasma, liver, and kidneys of treated Wistar rats. Results: Tissue-specific changes were recorded in various parameters of oxidative damage, while the accumulation of metals in tissues accompanied the disturbances of both hematological and biochemical parameters. It was observed that the level of toxic metals in tissues had a different distribution pattern after mixture and single exposure. Conclusions: Comprehensive observations suggest that exposure to Cd and Pb mixtures produces more pronounced effects compared to the response observed after exposure to single metal solutions. However, further research is needed to confirm toxicokinetic or toxicodynamic interactions between these two toxic metals in the organisms.

Porous Waste Glass for Lead Removal in Packed Bed Columns and Reuse in Cement Conglomerates.

A porous waste glass (RWPG = recycled waste porous glass) was used in wastewater treatments for the removal of lead ions from single, binary, and ternary metal solutions (with cadmium and nickel ions). Experiments were performed in columns (30 cm3, 10 g) filled with 0.5–1 mm beads till complete glass exhaustion (breakthrough). In the case of single and binary solutions, the columns were percolated at 0.2 Lh−1 (2 mg Me+2 L−1); in the case of ternary solutions, the columns were percolated at 0.15–0.4 Lh−1 (2 mg Me2+ L−1) and with 2–5 mg Me2+ L−1 influent concentration (0.2 Lh−1). Lead ions were removed mainly by ion exchange and also by adsorption. From a kinetic point of view, the rate controlling step of the process was the interdiffusion of the lead ions in the Nernst stationary liquid film around the sorbent. The uptake of the metals and the glass selectivity were confirmed by Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis. After lead retention process, glass beads were reused as lightweight aggregates for thermal insulating and environmental safe mortars.

Removal of lead(II) from aqueous stream by hydrophilic modified kapok fiber using the Fenton reaction

A hydrophilic kapok fiber was prepared by a chemical process of the Fenton reaction and used as an adsorbent to remove Pb(II) from aqueous solution. The effects of experimental parameters including pH, contact time, Pb(II) concentration, and coexisting heavy metals were estimated as well as evaluated. The optimum concentrations of FeSO4 and H2O2 for the Fenton reaction-modified kapok fiber (FRKF) were 0.5 mol L−1 and 1 mol L−1, respectively. The adsorption kinetic models and isotherm equations of Langmuir and Freundlich were conducted to identify the most optimum adsorption rate and adsorption capacity of Pb(II) on FRKF. The FRKF displayed an excellent adsorption rate for Pb(II) in single metal solution with the maximum adsorption capacity of 94.41 ± 7.56 mg g−1 at pH 6.0. Moreover, the FRKE still maintained its adsorption advantage of Pb(II) in the mixed metal solution. The FRKF exhibited a considerable potential in removal of metal content in wastewater streams.