Biosorption and removal of chromium from water by using moringa seed cake (Moringa oleifera Lam.)

AUTOR(ES)

Meneghel, Ana Paula, Gonçalves Jr., Affonso Celso, Strey, Leonardo, Rubio, Fernanda, Schwantes, Daniel, Casarin, Juliana

FONTE

Quím. Nova

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2013

RESUMO

This study evaluated the adsorption capacity of chromium from contaminated aqueous solutions by using Moringa oleifera Lam. seeds. Parameters such as solution pH, adsorbent mass, contact time between solution and adsorbent, isotherms, thermodynamic, kinetics, and desorption were evaluated. The maximum adsorption capacity (Qm) calculated to be 3.191 mg g-1 for the biosorbent. Activated carbon was used for comparison purposes in addition to the biosorbent. The best fit was obtained by the Langmuir model for both adsorbents. The average desorption value indicated that both the biosorbent and activated carbon have a strong interaction with the metal. The results showed that the biosorbent has advantages owing to its low cost and efficiency in Cr3+ removal from contaminated waters.

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