Adsorption Behavior of Iminodiacetic Acid Type of Chelating Gel Prepared from Waste Paper

Abstract

Adsorption gel was prepared from waste recycled paper by immobilizing iminodiacetic acid (IDA) functional group by chemical modification. The gel exhibited good adsorption behavior for a number of metal ions viz. Cu(II), Pb(II), Fe(III), Ni(II), Cd(II), and Co(II) at acidic pH. The order of selectivity was found to be as follows: Cu(II)>Pb(II)>Fe(III)>Ni(II)～Cd(II)～Co(II). From the adsorption isotherms, the maximum adsorption capacity of the gel for both Cu(II) and Pb(II) was found to be 0.47 mol/kg whereas that for Cd(II) was 0.24 mol/kg. A continuous flow experiment for Cd(II) showed that the gel can be useful for pre‐concentration and complete removal of Cd(II) from aqueous solution.     

Removal of Cu(II), Cr(III), and Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solution using a Novel Agricultural Waste Adsorbent

A novel adsorbent, chufa corm peels (CCP), is used for removing Cu(II), Cr(III), and Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions. The adsorption ability and characteristics of the CCP are thoroughly investigated. The adsorption capability for three heavy metal ions is in the order of Cu(II) > Cr(III) > Cr(VI). The morphology and elemental distribution on the biomass of CCP were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis revealed that oxygen-containing functional groups, especially carboxylic and hydroxyl groups were responsible for chemical coordination between ionizable functional groups and metal ions. The adsorption features were evaluated based on the batch biosorption experiment. The results showed that the adsorption well meets the Freundlich adsorption isotherm models and pseudo-second-order kinetics model. In summary, this work demonstrated that CCP is an attractive, efficient, and low-cost adsorbent biomaterial that can be used for the removal of heavy metals from environmental contaminations.     

Adsorption and separation of rhenium(VII) using N‐methylimidazolium functionalized strong basic anion exchange resin

BACKGROUND: Rhenium is a rare and valuable metal coexisting with molybdenum in molybdenite and sulfide copper ores and is hard to separate. Methods such as solvent extraction, ion exchange, adsorption, precipitation, etc. have been used to separate and purify Re(VII), and resin ion exchange has been widely investigated and used owing to its convenient operation and relatively low‐cost. The main challenge comes from the preparation of resins having high performance and stability. In an earlier study, an N‐methylimidazolium functionalized strong basic anion exchange resin was successfully synthesized and used for Cr(IV) extraction. This paper, reports on further synthesis and application of this resin for adsorption and separation of Re(VII) and Mo(VI), especially from copper arsenic filter cake. RESULTS: At pH 6.25, Re(VII) and Mo(VI) can be effectively separated with the N‐methylimidazolium functionalized strong basic anion exchange resin, giving a Re(VII) recovery of up to 93.3%, but only 5.1% for Mo(VI). When using the copper arsenic filter cake sample 89.1% Re(VII) recovery was achieved. CONCLUSION: The N‐methylimidazolium functionalized strong basic anion exchange resin exhibited high selectivity and recovery for Re(VII) in a mixed system. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

Removal Characteristics of Cd(II), Cu(II), Pb(II), and Zn(II) by Natural Mongolian Zeolite through Batch and Column Experiments

The removal characteristics of Cd(II), Cu(II), Pb(II), and Zn(II) from model aqueous solutions by 5 natural Mongolian zeolites were investigated. The adsorption of metals on zeolites reached a plateau value within 6 h. The adsorption kinetic data were fitted with adsorption kinetic models. The equilibrium adsorption capacity of the zeolites was measured and fitted using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. The order of adsorption capacity of zeolite was Pb(II) > Zn(II) > Cu(II) > Cd(II). The maximum adsorption capacity of natural zeolite depends on its cation exchange capacity and pH. The leaching properties of metals were simulated using four leaching solutions. The results show that natural zeolite can be used as an adsorbent for metal ions from aqueous solutions or as a stabilizer for metal-contaminated soils.     

Adsorption of Cu(II) and Cr(VI) onto Treated Shorea dasyphylla Bark: Isotherm,Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Studies

The efficacy of treated Shorea dasyphylla bark for Cu(II) and Cr(VI) adsorption was assessed in a batch adsorption system as a function of pH, agitation period, and initial metal concentration. The equilibrium nature of Cu(II) and Cr(VI) adsorption was described by the Freundlich, Langmuir, and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherms. The maximum monolayer capacities of treated Shorea dasyphylla bark, estimated from the Langmuir equation were 184.66 and 42.72 mg/g for Cu(II) and Cr(VI), respectively. The experimental results were fitted using pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order and intraparticle diffusion kinetic models; the pseudo-second order showed the best conformity to the kinetic data. Thermodynamic parameters such as enthalpy change (ΔH°), free energy change (ΔG°) and entropy change (ΔS°) were determined by applying the Van't Hoff equation. The adsorption of Cu(II) and Cr(VI) onto treated Shorea dasyphylla bark was found to be spontaneous and exothermic. The adsorption mechanism was confirmed by means of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. The dimensionless constant separation factor (R _L), indicated that treated Shorea dasyphylla bark was favorable for Cu(II) and Cr(VI) adsorption.     

Preparation and characterization of magnetic polymethylmethacrylate microbeads carrying ethylene diamine for removal of Cu(II), Cd(II), Pb(II), and Hg(II) from aqueous solutions

Magnetic polymethylmethacrylate (mPMMA) microbeads carrying ethylene diamine (EDA) were prepared for the removal of heavy metal ions (i.e., copper, lead, cadmium, and mercury) from aqueous solutions containing different amount of these ions (5–700 mg/L) and at different pH values (2.0–8.0). Adsorption of heavy metal ions on the unmodified mPMMA microbeads was very low (3.6 μmol/g for Cu(II), 4.2 μmol/g for Pb(II), 4.6 μmol/g for Cd(II), and 2.9 μmol/g for Hg(II)). EDA‐incorporation significantly increased the heavy metal adsorption (201 μmol/g for Cu(II), 186 μmol/g for Pb(II), 162 μmol/g for Cd(II), and 150 μmol/g for Hg(II)). Competitive adsorption capacities (in the case of adsorption from mixture) were determined to be 79.8 μmol/g for Cu(II), 58.7 μmol/g for Pb(II), 52.4 μmol/g for Cd(II), and 45.3 μmol/g for Hg(II). The observed affinity order in adsorption was found to be Cu(II) > Pb(II) > Cd(II) > Hg(II) for both under noncompetitive and competitive conditions. The adsorption of heavy metal ions increased with increasing pH and reached a plateau value at around pH 5.0. The optimal pH range for heavy‐metal removal was shown to be from 5.0 to 8.0. Desorption of heavy‐metal ions was achieved using 0.1 M HNO₃. The maximum elution value was as high as 98%. These microbeads are suitable for repeated use for more than five adsorption‐desorption cycles without considerable loss of adsorption capacity. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 78: 81–89, 2000     

Adsorption of heavy‐metal ions on poly(ethylene imine)‐immobilized poly(methyl methacrylate) microspheres

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) microspheres carrying poly(ethylene imine) (PEI) were prepared for the removal of heavy‐metal ions (copper, cadmium, and lead) from aqueous solutions with different amounts of these ions (50–600 mg/L) and different pH values (3.0–7.0). Ester groups in the PMMA structures were converted to imine groups in a reaction with PEI as a metal‐chelating ligand in the presence of NaH. The adsorption of heavy‐metal ions on the unmodified PMMA microspheres was very low [3.6 μmol/g for Cu(II), 4.6 μmol/g for Cd(II), and 4.2 μmol/g for Pb(II)]. PEI immobilization significantly increased the heavy‐metal adsorption [0.224 mmol/g for Cu(II), 0.276 mmol/g for Cd(II), and 0.126 mmol/g for Pb(II)]. The affinity order of adsorption (in moles) was Cd(II) > Cu(II) > Pb(II). The adsorption of heavy‐metal ions increased with increasing pH and reached a plateau value around pH 5.5. Their adsorption behavior was approximately described with the Langmuir equation. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 81: 197–205, 2001     

New crosslinked N‐vinylpyrrolidone copolymers: Synthesis and sorptive properties

The crosslinked copolymers of N‐vinylpyrrolidone with 1,4‐(N,N′‐bismaleimido)benzol and with trimethoxyvinylsilane were synthesized by free radical copolymerization. The copolymers were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy and thermal analysis. The values of specific surface area and porosity of the copolymers were determined with use of low‐temperature adsorption. Sorption capacity of the copolymers toward Re (VII), Mo (VI), and W(VI) ions was investigated and was found to depend strongly on the pH. A possibility to separate Re(VII) and Mo(VI) ions with use of the copolymers under investigation in their combined presence in neutral and alkaline media was shown. Moreover, in the conjoined presence of Mo(VI) and W(VI) ions at pH 5–14, tungsten(VI) can be separated from molybdenum(VI) with the copolymer of N‐vinylpyrrolidone with trimethoxyvinylsilane. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 56:1303–1312, 2016. © 2016 Society of Plastics Engineers     

Adsorption of copper(II), cobalt(II), and iron(III) ions from aqueous solutions on poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers

The adsorption behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fibers towards copper(II), cobalt(II), and iron(III) ions in aqueous solutions was studied by a batch equilibriation technique. Influence of treatment time, temperature, pH of the solution, and metal ion concentration on the adsorption were investigated. Adsorption values for metal ion intake followed the following order: Co(II) > Cu(II) > Fe(III). One hour of adsorption time was found sufficient to reach adsorption equilibrium for all the ions. The rate of adsorption was found to decrease with the increase in the temperature. Langmuir adsorption isoterm curves were found to be significant for all the ions studied. The heat of adsorption values were calculated as −5, −2.8, and −3.6 kcal/mol for Cu(II), Co(II), and Fe(III) ions, respectively. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 68: 1935–1939, 1998     

Speciation of Molybdenum (VI) In Aqueous and Organic Phases of Selected Extraction Systems

Abstract

The extraction study of molybdenum (VI) by 30% tri-n-butyl phosphate in n-dodecane and 0.2 M octyl (phenyl)-N,N-di-isobutylcarbamoylmethylphosphine oxide in 30% tri-n-butyl phosphate extraction systems was performed from aqueous solution containing HCl, HNO₃ and acetohydroxamic acid. Depending on extraction conditions, acetohydroxamic acid can significantly affect the speciation of molybdenum and can increase or decrease its distribution ratio. Our investigation confirmed the strong ability of the acetohydroxamic acid to form complexes with Mo even in highly acidic solutions. UV absorption spectra confirmed that a fraction of the Mo(VI)-AHA species can be present in the organic phase after extraction.     

Extraction and separation of molybdenum(VI) from acidic media by fatty hydrazides

BACKGROUND: The increasing demand for molybdenum has encouraged the development of low‐cost and environmentally friendly extractants to recycle and recover this metal. In the present study, solvent extraction of Mo(VI) from acidic media using a mixture of fatty hydrazides synthesised from palm olein as the extractant was carried out. The effects of various parameters such as acid, diluent, contact time, extractant concentration, metal ion concentration and stripping agent and the separation of Mo(VI) from other metal ions such as Co(II), Ni(II), Al(III) and Mn(II) were investigated. RESULTS: It was found that the extraction of Mo(VI) into the organic phase involved the formation of 1:3 complexes. Mo(VI) was successfully separated from commonly associated metal ions such as Ni(II), Co(II), Al(III) and Mn(II). Mo(VI) stripping from the loaded organic phase was studied using different acidic and alkaline solutions and was found to be optimal with ammonium hydroxide solution. CONCLUSION: These results are useful for the development of a method to recover Mo(VI) from acidic media utilising fatty hydrazides as the extractant. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry     

Polarographic determination of the competitive adsorption of U(VI), Pb(II), and Cd(II) ions on poly(N‐vinyl‐2‐pyrrolidone‐g‐citric acid) hydrogels

Poly(N‐vinyl‐2‐pyrrolidone‐g‐citric acid) [P(VP‐g‐CA)] hydrogels were prepared for the removal of U(VI), Pb(II), and Cd(II) from aqueous solutions containing different amounts of these ions (2.5–10 mg/L). Different pHs (1–13), temperatures (20–40°C), and ionic strengths (0.5M) were also tried for the adsorption behavior of these ions. The competitive adsorption values of U(VI), Pb(II), and Cd(II) ions on pure poly(N‐vinyl‐2‐pyrrolidone) were low [0.71–2.03 mg of U(VI)/g of dry gel, 0.15–1.58 mg of Pb(II)/g of dry gel, and 0.10–0.68 mg of Cd(II)/g of dry gel]. The incorporation of citric acid significantly increased the adsorption of these ions [0.67–2.12 mg of U(VI)/g of dry gel, 0.44–1.88 mg of Pb(II)/g of dry gel, and 0.04–0.92 mg of Cd(II)/g of dry gel for P(VP‐g‐CA)‐1; 0.71–2.36 mg of U(VI)/g of dry gel, 0.60–2.16 mg of Pb(II)/g of dry gel, and 0.14–0.80 mg of Cd(II)/g of dry gel for P(VP‐g‐CA)‐2; and 0.79–2.47 mg of U(VI)/g of dry gel, 0.70–2.30 mg of Pb(II)/g of dry gel, and 0.20–0.86 mg of Cd(II)/g of dry gel for P(VP‐g‐CA)‐3]. The observed affinity order of adsorption was U(VI) > Pb(II) > Cd(II) for competitive conditions. The optimal pH range for the removal of these ions was 5–9. Competitive adsorption studies showed that other stimuli, such as the temperature and ionic strength of the solution, also influenced the U(VI), Pb(II), and Cd(II) adsorption capacity of P(VP‐g‐CA) hydrogels. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 89: 2019–2024, 2003     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Application of Poly(Acrylamide)/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Polyblends

Free radical polymerization of acrylamide (Aam) in the presence of aqueous solution of three commercial grades of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), namely, Vinarol FV (containing very few acetyl groups), Mowiol 4-80 (low viscosity-partially hydrolyzed), and Vinarol STH (medium viscosity-partially hydrolyzed), using ammonium persulfate (AP) initiator resulted in three corresponding PVOH/Aam polyblends. Optimum polymerization conditions were PVOH and AP concentrations, 10% and 0.05 mol/L, respectively; Aam concentration, 50% based on the weight of PVOH; polymerization temperature and time, 70°C and 20 min, respectively; rate of stirring, 200 rpm, at which the three polyblends were prepared at very high polymerization extent ranging from 98.2 to 99.9%. Rheological properties of 10% aqueous solutions of the polyblends at 80°C were studied. The extent of film resolubility of PVOH's and their polyblends follows the descending order: Mowiol®4-80/Aam > Mowiol®4-80 > Vinarol®STH/Aam > Vinarol®STH > Vinarol®FV/Aam > Vinarol®FV. Sizing of gauzy cotton fabric with the polyblends and PVOH's showed that (1) their tensile strength follows the order: Vinarol®STH/Aam > Vinarol®STH > Mowiol®4-80/Aam > Mowiol®4-80 > Vinarol®FV/Aam > Vinarol®FV > Unsized and (2) their desizability follows the order: Mowiol®4-80/Aam > Mowiol®4-80 > Vinarol®STH/Aam > Vinarol®STH > Vinarol®FV/Aam > Vinarol®FV.     

Selective Transport of Cu(II) across a Polymer Inclusion Membrane with 1-Alkylimidazole from Nitrate Solutions

The selective transport of copper(II), zinc(II), cobalt(II), and nickel(II) ions from nitrate solutions across polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs), which consist of cellulose triacetate as polymeric support, o-nitrophenyl pentyl ether as plasticizer, and 1-alkylimidazole (alkyl from hexyl- to decyl) as ion carrier was reported. PIM was characterized by using atomic force microscopy (AFM) technique. The results show that Cu(II) can be separated very effectively from other transition metal cations as Zn(II), Co(II), and Ni(II) (at a concentration of 10^?3 mol/dm³ each). Alkyl substituents at position 1 of the imidazole ring have been found to affect the hydrophobic properties and initial flux of the transported metal ions. The efficiency of separation of metal ions by 1-alkylimidazole followed the sequence: Cu(II) > Zn(II) > Co(II) > Ni(II). The highest selectivity coefficient for Cu(II) was found with 1-hexylimidazole and its 1 mol/dm³ solution in PIM. Separation of the ions was more effective for the nitrates(V) than for chlorides.     

Synthesis,Characterization, and Applications of a New Chelating Resin Containing 4-2-(Thiazolylazo) Resorcinol (TAR)

A new phenol–formaldehyde based chelating resin containing 4-(2-thiazolylazo) resorcinol (TAR) functional groups has been synthesized and characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and elemental analysis. Its adsorption behavior for Cu(II), Pb(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Cd(II), and Mn(II) has been investigated by batch and column experiments. The chelating resin is highly selective for Cu(II) in the pH range 2 ～ 3, whereas alkali metal and alkaline earth metal ions such as Na(I), Mg(II), and Ca(II) are not adsorbed even at pH 6. Quantitative recovery of most metal ions studied in this work except Co(II) is achieved by elution with 2M HNO₃ at a flow rate of 0.2 mL min^?1. A similar trend is observed for distribution coefficient values. The quantitative separations achieved on a mini-column of chelating resin include Cd(II) – Cu(II), Mn(II) – Pb(II), Co(II) – Cu(II), Mn(II) – Ni(II), and Mn(II) – Co(II) – Cu(II). The recovery of copper(II) is quantitative (98.0–99.0%) from test solutions (10–50 mg/L) by 1 mol/L HNO₃-0.01 mol/L EDTA. The chelating resin is stable in acidic solutions below 2.5 M HNO₃ or HCl as well as in alkaline solution below pH 11. The adsorption behavior of the resin towards Cu(II) was found to follow Langmuir isotherm and second order rate.     

Evaluation of sorption behavior of polymethylene-bis(2-hydroxybenzaldehyde) for Cu(II), Ni(II), Fe(III), Co(II) and Cd(II) ions

Poly[5,5??-methylene-bis(2-hydroxybenzaldehyde)1,2-phenylenediimine] resin was prepared and characterized by employing elemental, thermal analysis, FTIR, and UV?Cvisible spectroscopy. The metal uptake behavior of synthesized polymer towards Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Fe(III) and Cd(II) ions was investigated and optimized with respect to pH, shaking speed, and equilibration time. The sorption data of all these metal ions followed Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin?CRadushkevich isotherms. The Freundlich parameters were computed 1/n?=?0.31?±?0.02, 0.3091?±?0.02, 0.3201?±?0.05, 0.368?±?0.04, and 0.23?±?0.01, A?=?3.4?±?0.03, 4.31?±?0.02, 4.683?±?0.01, 5.43?±?0.03, and 2.8?±?0.05?mmol?g^?1 for Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Fe(III), and Cd(II) ions, respectively. The variation of sorption with temperature gives thermodynamic quantity (??H) in the range of 36.72?C53.21?kJ/mol. Using kinetic equations (Morris?CWeber and Lagergren equations), values of intraparticle transport and the first-order rate constant was computed for all the five metals ions. The sorption procedure is utilized to preconcentrate these ions prior to their determination by atomic absorption spectrometer. It was found that the adsorption capacity values for metal-ion intake followed the following order: Cd(II)?>?Co(II)?>?Fe(III)?>?Ni(II)?>?Cu(II).     

EQUILIBRIUM,KINETICS, AND BREAKTHROUGH STUDIES FOR ADSORPTION OF Cr(VI) ON CHITOSAN

Wastewater containing low levels of pollutants can be effectively treated by the adsorption technique. In the present work, an adsorption study was carried out using chitosan as adsorbent in a fixed-bed column for the removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater solutions. The column performance of Cr(VI) adsorption onto chitosan was studied at different bed heights (3–9 cm), flow rates (50–200 mL/min), initial metal concentrations (2–10 mg/L), pH values (2–7), and temperatures (30°–60°C). The equilibrium data for the batch adsorption of Cr(VI) on chitosan were tested using the Langmuir, Freundlich, and BET isotherm models. The Langmuir model was found to be the most suitable, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 35.7 mg/g and a correlation coefficient (R ²) = 0.952. The experimental data were found to fit well with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, with R ² = 0.999. The dynamics of the adsorption process was modeled using the Adams-Bohart, Thomas, and mass transfer models. The models were used to predict the breakthrough curves of adsorption systems and to determine the characteristic design parameters of the column. The adsorption data were observed to fit well with all three models. The model parameters were derived using MATLAB software. In order to compare quantitatively the applicability of adsorption dynamic models in fitting to experimental data, the percentage relative deviation (P) was calculated and found to be less than 5, confirming that the fit is good for all three models.     

Surface-functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles as sorbents for BTEX

A series of octyl-functionalized and surfactant-containing mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MSN) materials were synthesized via a co-condensation method. The authors investigated the feasibility of the MSN materials as adsorbents for BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes) in groundwater. Octyl group functionalization up to 1.5 mol octyl/kg MSN improved BTEX adsorption capacity, while the mesoporous structure was still maintained. The following trend in adsorption equilibrium and kinetics of each BTEX compound onto MSN was observed: p-xylene > ethylbenzene > = toluene > benzene. Pseudo-second-order rate constant for p-xylene adsorption onto MSN was 0.907 g/mmol.min, significantly higher than that of activated carbon (0.043 g/mol.min). Desorption/regeneration with methanol was completed in 2 h, and the regenerated MSN showed the adsorption capability equivalent to the original. We envision that the MSN material could serve as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of BTEX from aqueous phase.     

Studies on the Complexation of 3d Transition Metal Ions with NR/PEO Block Copolymer in Aqueous Medium

Polyethylene oxide (PEO) was chemically linked to natural rubber (NR) segments to form a block copolymer (BC), which proved to be a suitable material for complexing with selected first row transition metal ions in aqueous solution through batch adsorption method under noncompetitive mode. Optimum conditions for sorption were found to be 20 mmol/L initial concentration, pH at 6, ambient temperature, and 24 h. The order of decreasing adsorption capacity obtained is Mn(II) > Co(II) > Zn(II) > Ni(II) > Cu(II) > Fe(III). Freundlich isotherm shows the best fit indicating that the adsorption is of heterogeneous in nature. The complexation follows pseudo second-order kinetics. Exothermic character of the complexation was confirmed by thermodynamic study. For all metal ions, the standard free energy change values are negative for the different temperatures studied, which confirms the spontaneous character of the process. At ambient temperature, the free energy change lies between −2.35 and − 7.83 kJ/mol for all complexes. Values of activation energy for all the metal ion complexation is within the range 11–25 kJ/mol, which indicates chemical interaction via activated physico–chemical adsorption. Variation in stability constant of the complexes also follows the same order as given above. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 60:661–672, 2020. © 2020 Society of Plastics Engineers