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Pb(II) biosorption using anaerobically digested sludge.

Emre Tokcaer1, Ulku Yetis

  • 1Department of Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Inonu Bulvari, 06531 Ankara, Turkey.

Journal of Hazardous Materials
|June 13, 2006
PubMed
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Anaerobically digested sludge (ADS) effectively removes lead (Pb(II)) through biosorption and bioprecipitation. A three-stage reactor system significantly enhanced metal removal efficiency compared to single-stage batch processes.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Wastewater Treatment

Background:

  • Lead (Pb(II)) contamination poses significant environmental and health risks.
  • Wastewater treatment sludge offers a potential biosorbent for heavy metal removal.
  • Understanding the mechanisms and optimizing the application of sludge for Pb(II) remediation is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of anaerobically digested sludge (ADS) for Pb(II) removal.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms of Pb(II) removal, including biosorption and bioprecipitation.
  • To evaluate the performance of a multi-stage reactor system for enhanced Pb(II) remediation.

Main Methods:

  • Batch experiments were conducted to determine sorption kinetics and equilibrium.

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  • Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry was used to identify functional groups involved in biosorption.
  • A three-stage semi-continuous pseudo-counter current reactor system was compared to a single-stage batch reactor.

    • Main Results:

    • ADS demonstrated a very high maximum Pb(II) sorption capacity (1,750 mg/g dry ADS).
    • Pb(II) removal involved both biosorption and bioprecipitation, with carboxyl groups identified as key functional groups.
    • The three-stage reactor achieved a higher metal removal capacity (682.7 mg/g dry ADS) than the single-stage reactor.

    Conclusions:

    • Resting cells of ADS are highly effective for Pb(II) removal from wastewater.
    • The multi-stage reactor system offers improved efficiency for continuous heavy metal remediation.
    • ADS presents a sustainable and cost-effective solution for lead contamination control.