Modeling the sorption of metal ions from aqueous solution by iron-based adsorbents

The possibility of using iron-based adsorbents (i.e. akaganéite or goethite) to remove heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions was the aim of the present review paper. Synthesized material was used in two forms, i.e. in fine powder of nanocrystals and in the form of grains (as granular). The main ex...

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Published in:Journal of hazardous materials 2009-12, Vol.172 (2), p.550-558
Main Authors: Deliyanni, E.A., Peleka, E.N., Matis, K.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adsorption
Applied sciences
Chemical engineering
Column operation
Crystallization, leaching, miscellaneous separations
Exact sciences and technology
Ionic strength
Iron Compounds - chemistry
Metals - isolation & purification
Packed-bed
pH effect
Pollution
Solutions
Sorption
Water Pollutants, Chemical - isolation & purification
Water Purification - methods
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Summary:The possibility of using iron-based adsorbents (i.e. akaganéite or goethite) to remove heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions was the aim of the present review paper. Synthesized material was used in two forms, i.e. in fine powder of nanocrystals and in the form of grains (as granular). The main examined parameters were the quantity of sorbent, the presence of ionic strength, the pH value of solution and the metals speciation, including the presence of complexing agents. The removal efficiency of the packed-bed column was examined and compared. Typical adsorption models were discussed and the bed depth–service time equation has been applied to the sorption results in order to model the column operation.
ISSN:0304-3894
1873-3336
DOI:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.07.130