Characterization and adsorption of disperse dyes from wastewater onto cenospheres activated carbon composites

In the present research, coal fly ash, a waste by-product of thermal power plant, has been segregated to obtain hollow and spherical cenospheres which combined with activated carbon in different ratio for effectual remediation of wastewater. Fabricated cenospheres activated carbon (CNAC) composites were characterized by ATR-FTIR, SEM, XRD, BET and CILAS for functionality, surface modification, crystallinity, surface area, pore volume, pore size and particle size analysis, respectively. Batch adsorption has been applied to appraised maximum removal of Disperse Orange 25 (DO) and Disperse Blue 79:1 (DB) dyes at varying solution pH 2 to 12, adsorbent dose 0.1 g cenospheres + 0.1 g AC to 1.0 g cenospheres + 1.0 g AC, dye concentration 10 to 100 mg/L, agitation speed 80 to 240 rpm and contact time 5 to 300 min at three different temperatures (25, 35 and 45 °C). The maximum percentage removal was found to be 79 and 76% for DO and DB dyes, respectively, at optimized condition. Langmuir isotherm showed good interaction with adsorption data, and the obtained maximum equilibrium adsorption capacity was found to be 90.91 mg/g for DO and 83.33 mg/g for DB at 45 °C. Eventually, the negative ?G° (? 7.513 for DO and ? 7.767 for DB) has suggested the feasibility of dyes adsorption on CNAC composites.     

Equilibrium data and process design for adsorption of disperse dyes onto Alunite

Adsorption of disperse dyes from aqueous solutions onto calcined alunite has been investigated to assess the possibility of using alunite for removing disperse dyes from aqueous solutions. The effects of particle size, adsorbent mass, initial pH and temperature of the dye solution on the adsorption capacities have been evaluated. Acidic pH was favorable for the adsorption of all dyes: Disperse Blue 56 (DB56), Disperse Red 74 (DR74) and Disperse Yellow 119 (DY119). The experimental data were correlated reasonably well by the Langmuir isotherm and the isotherm parameters (K_L and a_L) have been calculated. The adsorption capacities were found to be 498, 525 and 500 mg of dye per g of calcined alunite for DB56, DR74 and DY119, respectively. The single-stage batch adsorber design of the adsorption of disperse dyes onto alunite has been studied based on the Langmuir isotherm equation.     

峰丛洼地不同林龄核桃生物量与土壤养分的关系

文章以喀斯特峰丛洼地的核桃（Juglans regia）人工林为研究对象,采用野外与室内相结合的方法,分析了不同林龄核桃生物量与土壤养分的变化规律,比较了土壤养分与环境因子（坡度、坡向、坡位和裸岩率）的相关性,探讨了土壤养分对生物量的影响作用。结果表明:(1) 核桃林生物量随林龄的增大而增大;不同林龄均以树干和根系比重为主,占整个生物量的60%以上;(2) 除速效钾外,土壤养分表现为盛产期(33年)>幼苗期(2年)>初果期(10年),不同林龄之间的土壤养分差异显著;(3)相关分析表明,土壤养分与坡位、裸岩率无相关性,与坡度、植被覆盖率呈负相关;(4)主要影响核桃幼苗期生物量的是全磷,初果期的是速效磷,盛果期的是速效氮。因而土壤肥力状况是喀斯特地区核桃人工林培育需要考虑的重要因素之一。      

Adsorption of Congo red and crystal violet dyes onto cellulose extracted from Egyptian water hyacinth

Natural Hazards - The present investigation has highlighted the utility of floating aquatic Egyptian hyacinth, which is considered as a significant reason for environmental problems in Nile River,...     

Insight into adsorption equilibrium,kinetics and thermodynamics of lead onto alluvial soil

In the present study, adsorption of lead (II) ions from aqueous solution by alluvial soil of Bhagirathi River was investigated under batch mode. The influence of solution pH, sorbent dose, initial lead (II) concentration, contact time, stirring rate and temperature on the removal process were investigated. The lead adsorption was favored with maximum adsorption at pH 6.0. Sorption equilibrium time was observed in 60 min. The equilibrium adsorption data were analyzed by the Freundlich, Langmuir, Dubinin–Radushkevich and Temkin adsorption isotherm models. The kinetics of lead (II) ion was discussed by pseudo first-order, pseudo second-order, intra-particle diffusion, and surface mass transfer models. It was shown that the adsorption of lead ions could be described by the pseudo second-order kinetic model. The activation energy of the adsorption process (E _a) was found to be ?38.33 kJ mol^?1 using the Arrhenius equation, indicating exothermic nature of lead adsorption onto alluvial soil. Thermodynamic parameters, such as Gibbs free energy (?G ⁰), the enthalpy (?H ⁰), and the entropy change of sorption (?S ⁰) have also been evaluated and it has been found that the adsorption process was spontaneous, feasible, and exothermic in nature. The results indicated that alluvial soil of Bhagirathi River can be used as an effective and low cost adsorbent to remove lead ions from aqueous solutions.     

Adsorption of diethyl and dibutyl phthalates onto activated carbon produced from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Albizia julibrissin pods:</Emphasis> kinetics and isotherms

The adsorption behavior study of diethyl and dibutyl phthalates was investigated onto a new activated carbon prepared from an abundant biomass “Albizia julibrissin pods,” treated chemically by H₃PO₄. A series of experiments were conducted in a batch system to estimate the effect of operating conditions such as the adsorbent nature, the dose of adsorbent, the contact time, the initial concentration and the temperature on the adsorption efficiency. The optimum operating conditions were found to be 0.1 and 0.05 g of adsorbent for diethyl and dibutyl phthalates, respectively, at 30 min equilibrium time, 150 mg g^?1 and 293 K. The adsorption isotherms for both phthalates were fit at different temperatures using the nonlinear regression of Langmuir, Freundlich, Dubinin–Radushkevich and Redlich–Peterson. The pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order by nonlinear regression and intraparticle diffusion models were used to describe the adsorption kinetic. The results show that the intraparticle diffusion model is not the limiting step governing the adsorption mechanism. The structural and textural characteristics of adsorbent surface were investigated. FTIR analysis of unloaded and phthalates-loaded adsorbent revealed that the aliphatic groups attached to phthalate esters are involved in adsorption mechanism.     

Low-pressure adsorption of Ar, Kr, and Xe on carbonaceous materials (kerogen and carbon blacks), ferrihydrite, and montmorillonite: Implications for the trapping of noble gases onto meteoritic matter

Noble gases trapped in meteorites are tightly bound in a carbonaceous carrier labeled “phase Q.” Mechanisms having led to their retention in this phase or in its precursors are poorly understood. To test physical adsorption as a way of retaining noble gases into precursors of meteoritic materials, we have performed adsorption experiments for Ar, Kr, and Xe at low pressures (10⁻⁴ mbar to 500 mbar) encompassing pressures proposed for the evolving solar nebula. Low-pressure adsorption isotherms were obtained for ferrihydrite and montmorillonite, both phases being present in Orgueil (CI), for terrestrial type III kerogen, the best chemical analog of phase Q studied so far, and for carbon blacks, which are present in phase Q and can be considered as possible precursors.Based on adsorption data obtained at low pressures relevant to the protosolar nebula, we propose that the amount of noble gases that can be adsorbed onto primitive materials is much higher than previously inferred from experiments carried out at higher pressures. The adsorption capacity increases from kerogen, carbon blacks, montmorillonite to ferrihydrite. Because of its low specific surface area, kerogen can hardly account for the noble gas inventory of Q. Carbon blacks in the temperature range 75 K-100 K can adsorb up to two orders of magnitude more noble gases than those found in Q. Irreversible trapping of a few percent of noble gases adsorbed on such materials could represent a viable process for incorporating noble gases in phase Q precursors. This temperature range cannot be ruled out for the zone of accretion of the meteorite precursors according to recent astrophysical models and observations, although it is near the lower end of the temperatures proposed for the evolving solar nebula.     

Sorption characteristics of peat of Brunei Darussalam IV: equilibrium,thermodynamics and kinetics of adsorption of methylene blue and malachite green dyes from aqueous solution

Peat of Brunei Darussalam shows a great potential for the removal of methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) dyes from aqueous solution. Carefully controlled batch experiments performed by changing one parameter at a time indicate that the optimum time periods of agitation and settling required for maximum removal of MB are 2.0 and 1.0 h, respectively, while these values for MG are 4.0 and 1.0 h, respectively. The optimum pH is determined to be the ambient value, and under the optimum conditions, 90 % removal of both dyes was determined under laboratory conditions. The equilibrium adsorption data analyzed for various isotherm models suggest that the Sips and Redlich–Peterson (R–P) models are valid for MB and MG, respectively. Further, thermodynamic studies show that the adsorption of both dyes on peat is spontaneous and endothermic. The adsorption capacities (q _max) of MB and MG dyes on peat are 0.45 and 0.31 mmol g^?1, respectively. Characterization of the surfaces of peat before and after treatment of dyes by SEM and FTIR provides conclusive evidence of adsorption of both dyes. Kinetics studies indicate that the adsorption of both MB and MG dyes is favored toward the pseudo-second-order model, with a little contribution of MG to the pseudo-first-order model. These results suggest that peat is a potential low-cost adsorbent for the removal of MB and MG dyes.     

Removal of diazinon pesticide from aqueous solutions using MCM-41 type materials: isotherms,kinetics and thermodynamics

In this research, ordered mesoporous silica, including MCM-41, was synthesized via sol–gel process and a propyl methacrylate-modified ordered mesoporous silica (MPS-MCM-41) was successfully synthesized via a postsynthesis grafting process. Then both MCM-41 and MPS-MCM-41 were characterized using FTIR, XRD, SEM and BET techniques. The synthesized materials were utilized as adsorbent for removal of diazinon pesticide from aqueous solutions. The effects of pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, initial concentration and temperature have been evaluated using removal efficiencies. Also, the kinetic, thermodynamic and isotherm models of diazinon adsorption were studied for the both MCM-41 and MPS-MCM-41. The results showed that the maximum adsorption capacities are 142 and 254 mg g^?1 for the MCM-41 and MPS-MCM-41, respectively, at the initial concentration of 50 mg L^?1, temperature of 298 K and adsorbent dose of 0.1 g L^?1. The highest percentages of diazinon removal are 56.4 and 87.2 (at adsorbent dose of 2 g L^?1 and the temperature of 318 K) for the MCM-41 and MPS-MCM-41, respectively. The Freundlich and Langmuir models are more compatible for describing equilibrium data of the diazinon adsorption capacity on the MCM-41 and MPS-MCM-41, respectively. Thermodynamic study indicated that the adsorption process of diazinon onto MCM-41 and MPS-MCM-41 is exothermic and has a spontaneous nature. The higher adsorption capacity and higher spontaneous nature of MPS-MCM-41 in comparison with MCM-41 might be due to the presence of the both hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interaction between surface functional groups of MPS-MCM-41 (hydroxyl and propyl methacrylate) and diazinon functional groups.     

Two-stage reverse flotation process for removal of carbonates and silicates from phosphate ore using anionic and cationic collectors

Phosphate rock contains various gangue minerals including silicates and carbonates which need to be reduced in content in order to meet the requirements of the phosphate industry. Froth flotation has become an integral part of phosphate concentration process. In this study, double reverse flotation was applied to recover apatite from phosphate ore. H₃PO₄ and CaO were used as phosphate depressants, in acidic and alkaline conditions. Fatty acids and amines were added as carbonate and silicate collectors respectively. An experimental protocol devised to optimize the grade and recovery of phosphate using anionic–cationic method was found effective. Consequently, a required high quality of phosphate concentrate containing 30.1% P₂O₅ was obtained, with a recovery of 94%. X-ray diffraction and optical microscopy studies were performed to define the main minerals.     

Adsorption of lead, zinc and cadmium ions from contaminated water onto Peganum harmala seeds as biosorbent

Peganum harmala seeds were assessed as biosorbent for removing Pb²⁺, Zn²⁺and Cd²⁺ ions from aqueous solutions. The effects of various parameters such as the aqueous solution pH, the contact time, the initial metal concentration and the amount of adsorbent in the process were investigated. The adsorption efficiencies increased with pH. It was found that about 95 % of lead, 75 % of zinc and 90 % of cadmium ions could be removed from 45 ml of aqueous solution containing 20 mg l^?1 of each cation with 2 g of adsorbent at pH 4.5 after 15 min. The quantitative desorption of cadmium from adsorbent surface was achieved using 10 ml of a 0.5 M nitric acid solution. This condition was attained for lead and zinc ions with 10 ml of 1 M hydrochloric acid solution. Kinetic investigation of the process was performed by considering a pseudo-second-order model. This model predicts the chemisorption mechanism of the process. Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Dubinin–Radushkevich models were tested for describing the equilibrium data. It was found that the Freundlich model describes the experimental data resulting from the adsorption of lead ions. However for cadmium and zinc ions, the adsorption equilibria were interpreted with the Langmuir model.     

Relationship between surface morphology and chemical composition of spheroidal carbonaceous particles within sediment core samples recovered from Osaka Bay,Japan

Spheroidal carbonaceous particles (SCPs) are produced by the high-temperature combustion of fossil fuels and are emitted to the atmosphere. Previous studies are divided regarding whether SCPs derived from the combustion of various fossil fuels can be identified based on their surface morphologies and chemical compositions. In this study, we examined the surface morphology and chemical composition of SCPs in sediment core samples collected from Osaka Bay, Japan, with the aim of evaluating the usefulness of SCPs morphology in identifying their origin. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations reveal three distinct surface morphologies: (1) smooth, (2) rough and irregular, and (3) convoluted and layered. According to a morphological classification scheme proposed previously, the former two morphologies correspond to coal-derived carbon particles, whereas the latter corresponds to oil-derived carbon particles. In terms of the chemical compositions of the particles with different morphologies, as analyzed by energy-dispersive spectroscopy, linear discriminant analysis reveals that the two fuel types can be distinguished. An overall success rate of >90% of reference of morphologically classified material correctly assigned to two groups that are chemically different each other, indicating a relationship between surface morphology and chemical composition. This result suggests that morphological characterization based on conventional SEM observations is useful in identifying the source fuel of SCPs.     

Adsorption of copper, nickel and lead ions from synthetic semiconductor industrial wastewater by palm shell activated carbon

Granular activated carbon produced from palm kernel shell was used as adsorbent to remove copper, nickel and lead ions from a synthesized industrial wastewater.Laboratory experimental investigation was carried out to identify the effect of pH and contact time on adsorption of lead, copper and nickel from the mixed metals solution. Equilibrium adsorption experiments at ambient room temperature were carried out and fitted to Langmuir and Freundlich models. Results showed that pH 5 was the most suitable, while the maximum adsorbent capacity was at a dosage of 1 g/L, recording a sorption capacity of 1.337 mg/g for lead, 1.581 mg/g for copper and 0.130 mg/g for nickel. The percentage metal removal approached equilibrium within 30 min for lead, 75 min for copper and nickel, with lead recording 100 %, copper 97 % and nickel 55 % removal, having a trend of Pb²⁺ > Cu²⁺ > Ni²⁺. Langmuir model had higher R² values of 0.977, 0.817 and 0.978 for copper, nickel and lead respectively, which fitted the equilibrium adsorption process more than Freundlich model for the three metals.     

Adsorption efficiency,thermodynamics and kinetics of Schiff base-modified nanoparticles for removal of heavy metals

Nanosilica particles modified by Schiff base ligands 3-methoxy salicylaldimine propyl triethoxysilane (MNS₁), 5-bromo salicylaldimine propyl triethoxysilane (MNS₂) and 3-hydroxy salicylaldimine propyl triethoxysilane (MNS₃) were prepared, and their potential for separation of copper, lead, zinc, cadmium, cobalt and nickel ions from aqueous solutions was examined. The effect of parameters influencing adsorption efficiency including aqueous-phase pH, amount of adsorbent, stirring time and initial concentration of the metal ions was assessed and discussed. Although MNS₁ and MNS₃ removed lead ions efficiently, all adsorbents showed strong selectivity toward copper ions. It was shown that, under some circumstances, MNS₃ decreased the amount of other ions, particularly cobalt, in the aqueous phase. The adsorbents were also applied for removal of copper and lead ions from real samples. Possible quantitative desorption of the metal ions loaded onto the adsorbents suggests their multiple uses in adsorption–desorption process. Investigation of temperature dependency of the process led to determination of the ΔH°, ΔS° and ΔG° values. This investigation indicates that the adsorption of copper ions onto the all studied adsorbents and lead ions onto MNS₁ and MNS₃ is endothermic. The Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherms were tested to describe the equilibrium data. Pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich and intra-particle diffusion equations were applied to study the kinetics of copper and lead adsorption onto the modified nanoparticles. This investigation indicates that the process for all adsorbents follows pseudo-second-order kinetics and suggests a chemisorption mechanism for the adsorption processes by the studied adsorbents.     

Effect of contact time,pH, and ionic strength on Cd(II) adsorption from aqueous solution onto bentonite from Gaomiaozi,China

Copper smelting and toxic emissions in Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex have resulted in soil pollution especially in the vicinity of the smelting plant. Calculated geoaccumulation index, contamination factor (C _f), and contamination degree (C _deg) indicate surface soil enrichment in potentially toxic metals (As, Cu, Pb, Zn, Mo, and Cd). The results also indicate that most contaminated areas are located in the prevailing wind directions (N and NE). However, continuous copper smelting can result in extensive pollution in the study area. This is especially alarming for adjacent townships. Since, the sampled sites are also used as grazing land, the soils are likely to become phytotoxic and provide a potential pathway for the toxic elements to enter the food chain. C _f based on distance and direction give more reasonable results; that is, the decrease of contamination degree with distance. This is in agreement with I _geo and also statistical analysis, which show a decreasing trend of metal loadings of soil with distance from the smelter. Statistical analysis reaffirms the polluting role of the smelting plant.     

自然水体生物膜、悬浮颗粒物和沉积物吸附铅、镉的热力学参数比较

采用实验室模拟的方法研究了松花江自然水体生物膜、悬浮颗粒物和沉积物吸附铅、镉的热力学规律。根据吸附热力学参数（Γ_max、k和K_d）综合比较3种固相物质的吸附能力,并讨论吸附能力存在差异的原因。结果表明：Langmuir型及Freundlich等温式可以很好地描述3种固相物质吸附热力学规律,三者吸附铅、镉的能力为生物膜>悬浮颗粒物>沉积物,生物膜、悬浮颗粒物和沉积物对铅的吸附能力均明显高于对镉的吸附能力。     

Adsorption kinetics of CO2, CH4, and their equimolar mixture on coal from the Black Warrior Basin,West-Central Alabama

Laboratory experiments were conducted to investigate the adsorption kinetic behavior of pure and mixed gases (CO_2, CH₄, approximately equimolar CO₂ + CH₄ mixtures, and He) on a coal sample obtained from the Black Warrior Basin at the Littleton Mine (Twin Pine Coal Company), Jefferson County, west-central Alabama. The sample was from the Mary Lee coal zone of the Pottsville Formation (Lower Pennsylvanian). Experiments with three size fractions (45–150 µm, 1–2 mm, and 5–10 mm) of crushed coal were performed at 40 °C and 35 °C over a pressure range of 1.4–6.9 MPa to simulate coalbed methane reservoir conditions in the Black Warrior Basin and provide data relevant for enhanced coalbed methane recovery operations. The following key observations were made: (1) CO₂ adsorption on both dry and water-saturated coal is much more rapid than CH₄ adsorption; (2) water saturation decreases the rates of CO₂ and CH₄ adsorption on coal surfaces, but it appears to have minimal effects on the final magnitude of CO₂ or CH₄ adsorption if the coal is not previously exposed to CO₂; (3) retention of adsorbed CO₂ on coal surfaces is significant even with extreme pressure cycling; and (4) adsorption is significantly faster for the 45–150 μm size fraction compared to the two coarser fractions.     

Adsorption of hexavalent chromium onto activated carbon derived from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Leucaena leucocephala</Emphasis> waste sawdust: kinetics,equilibrium and thermodynamics

The adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) was studied using activated carbon derived from Leucaena leucocephala (ACLL). The physico-chemical properties of ACLL were determined using proximate analysis and N₂ BET surface area analysis. The N₂ BET surface area of ACLL was determined to be 1131 m² g^?1. The point of zero charge (pH_pzc) of 5.42 indicated that ACLL surface was positively charged for pH below the pH_PZC, attracting anions. The effect of experimental operating parameters such as time of contact, ACLL dose, pH, initial concentration and temperature was investigated. The optimum values of parameters such as concentration of 100 mg L^?1, 300 mg of ACLL dose, time of contact of 60 min, pH of 4 indicated the maximum Cr(VI) uptake of 13.85 mg g^?1. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model best fitted with the Cr(VI) adsorption data. Adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) onto ACLL satisfactorily fitted in the order of Redlich–Peterson > Freundlich > Langmuir > Temkin adsorption isotherm model. The thermodynamic parameters showed the adsorption of Cr(VI) onto ACLL was an endothermic and spontaneously occurred process.