Biosorption of toxic metals: The potential use of maize tassel for the removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solutions

Caliphs M. Zvinowanda; Jonathan O. Okonkwo; Victoria Mpangela; Josephine Phaleng; Pride N. Shabalala; Teresa Dennis; Patricia Forbes; Nana M. Agyei; Kenneth I. Ozoemena

Biosorption of toxic metals: The potential use of maize tassel for the removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solutions

Caliphs M. Zvinowanda, Jonathan O. Okonkwo, Victoria Mpangela, Josephine Phaleng, Pride N. Shabalala, Teresa Dennis, Patricia Forbes, Nana M. Agyei, Kenneth I. Ozoemena

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Abstract

In this study, we show for the first time the removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solutions by tassel powder. Batch experiments were conducted on tassel powder, and the effects of contact time, pH, temperature and concentration on the extent of Pb(II) removal studied. The highest adsorption (about 80 %) was at pH 7, and equilibrium was established between contact times 4-24 h. Adsorption of 5 mg/L Pb(II) standard concentration was rapid suggesting that adsorption may have been controlled by external diffusion. When increasing the concentration from 10-20 mg/L, the controlling step of adsorption was suggested to be that of internal diffusion.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	814-818
Number of pages	5
Journal	Fresenius Environmental Bulletin
Volume	17
Issue number	7 A
Publication status	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Batch adsorption procedure
Contact time
Diffusion
Influence of pH

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Environmental Chemistry
Waste Management and Disposal
Pollution

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Biosorption of toxic metals: The potential use of maize tassel for the removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solutions

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