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- Title
On the importance of surface chemistry and composition of Bone char for the sorption of heavy metals from aqueous solution.
- Authors
Mendoza-Castillo, Didilia I.; Bonilla-Petriciolet, Adrián; Jáuregui-Rincón, Juan
- Abstract
This paper reports new insights on the role of the inorganic composition of Bone char (BC) on its sorption properties for the removal of heavy metals Cd2+, Ni2+, and Zn2+ions from aqueous solution. In particular, we showed the importance of both composition and surface chemistry of BC on its sorption properties for the removal of these metal ions in aqueous solution. Results of physicochemical characterization and sorption studies suggest that the inorganic phase of BC may contribute from 60 to 92% of the sorption process of heavy metals in aqueous solution. In particular, the ion exchange process of Ca2+involving the hydroxyapatite has an important contribution in heavy metal removal using bone char. BC is an outstanding sorbent for the removal of Ni2+ions and appears to be suitable for water purification systems.
- Subjects
SURFACE chemistry; HEAVY metal absorption &; adsorption; CHAR; AQUEOUS solutions; HYDROXYAPATITE
- Publication
Desalination & Water Treatment, 2015, Vol 54, Issue 6, p1651
- ISSN
1944-3994
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1080/19443994.2014.888684