Interferences of Pb(II) and Cr(III) on Cu(II) biosorption by algae gelidium, algal waste and composite material

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2009

Authors

Vilar, CJP (Author) Other; Cidália Botelho (Author) FEUP; Boaventura, RAR (Author) Other

Book

Title: Industrial Waste: Environmental Impact, Disposal and Treatment

Pages: 371-386

ISBN: 978-1-60692-720-5

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers

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Authenticus ID: P-00Q-9HJ

Abstract (EN): Biosorption of Cr(III), Cu(II) and Pb(II) from binary metal solutions onto Gelidium algae, algal waste and a composite material was investigated in batch systems, at pH 4 for Cu(II)/Cr(III) and pH 5.3 for Cu(II)/Pb(II). Three biosorbents have been tested, namely, algae Gelidium, algal waste from agar extraction industry and a composite material. The maximum uptake capacity followed the order: Pb > Cu > Cr. The interference of lead on copper uptake is stronger than on chromium. The experimental equilibrium data were well described by a discrete and a continuous equilibrium model. Three dimensional sorption surfaces were generated, describing the metal uptake as a function of the equilibrium concentration of both metals. From the discrete model, it has been possible to obtain the Langmuir affinity constant. The presence of co-cations decreases the apparent affinity of copper ions for the biosorbent binding sites.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific