Parameter optimization for nitrate removal from water using activated carbon and composite of activated carbon and Fe sub(2)O sub(3) nanoparticles

Due to the high solubility of nitrate in water, it is the most widespread contaminant in drinking water sources. In this study, activated carbon (AC) and a composite of activated carbon and Fe sub(2)O sub(3) nanoparticles (Fe-AC) were used for nitrate removal from water. AC and Fe-AC adsorbents were...

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Published in:RSC advances 2015-06, Vol.5 (64), p.51470-51482
Main Authors: Mehrabi, Novin, Soleimani, Mansooreh, Yeganeh, Mina Madadi, Sharififard, Hakimeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activated carbon
Adsorbents
Design engineering
Drinking water
Isotherms
Mathematical models
Nitrate removal
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Summary:Due to the high solubility of nitrate in water, it is the most widespread contaminant in drinking water sources. In this study, activated carbon (AC) and a composite of activated carbon and Fe sub(2)O sub(3) nanoparticles (Fe-AC) were used for nitrate removal from water. AC and Fe-AC adsorbents were characterized using BET, SEM, FTIR and XRF analysis. The main operating parameters such as initial concentration (C sub(0)), adsorbent dosage and pH have been optimized for maximum nitrate removal. Experimental design was carried out using Central Composite Design (CCD) with response surface methodology (RSM). Based on RSM analysis, the nitrate removal models proved to be highly significant with very low probability values (
ISSN:2046-2069
DOI:10.1039/c5ra03920g