Removal of copper (II) ions by adsorption onto crosslinked calcium alginate beads


Ritu Tiwari1, Alka Tiwari1*, Manju Kaushal1 and A.K. Bajpai2
1Research Centre, Department of Chemistry, Government V.Y.T. PG. Auto. College, Durg - 491 001(India) 2Bose Memorial Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Government Autonomous, Science College, Jabalpur - 482 001 (India)

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ABSTRACT:

The removal of Copper (II) ions from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto crosslinked polymeric calcium alginate beads was studied at fixed pH (4.0) and room temperature (±25oC). The progress of the adsorption process was monitored and various adsorption parameters were evaluated. The experiments were conducted to determine the pH profiles, time dependencies and capacities of copper uptake.

KEYWORDS:

Sorption; adsorption isotherms; calcium alginate; immobilization

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Received on: September 22, 2007
Accepted on: October 19, 2007


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