Adsorption studies on teak leaves (Tectona grandis): removal of lead ions from wastewater
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Mohammad Ajmal1, Rifaqat A K Rao, Jameel Ahmad
1Department of Applied Chemistry, Environmental Research Laboratory, Z.H. College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202 002, India.
Abstract:
Teak leaves (Tectona grandis) abundantly available in India showed high sorption capacity for lead ions and were found efficient for the removal of lead ions from aqueous solutions. The extent of removal was found to be dependent on pH, temperature, concentration of metal ions and the dose of adsorbent. Thermodynamic parameters were calculated at different temperatures. The sorbent once used can be regenerated and recycled two - three times almost with the same capacity. However, regeneration by column operation gave better results than batch process.
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