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Adsorption of Toxic Zinc by Functionalized Lignocellulose Derived from Waste Biomass: Kinetics, Isotherms and Thermodynamics

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  • Jiatao Dang

    (Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China)

  • Hui Wang

    (College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

  • Chongqing Wang

    (School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

Abstract

Heavy metals pollution receives worldwide attention due to great toxicity, significant bio-accumulation and non-biodegradability. Adsorption is a promising technique for removing heavy metals from wastewater. Adsorption of zinc (Zn(II)) from aqueous solution was investigated by functionalized lignocellulose derived from fallen leaves. Alkalized lignocellulose (AC), xanthated lignocellulose (XC) and carboxylated lignocellulose (CC) were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effect of sorbent dosage, solution pH, sorption time and initial Zn(II) concentration on Zn(II) sorption was investigated by single-factor experiment. Sorption kinetics, isotherms and thermodynamics were examined to reveal sorption mechanism. The sorption capacity and removal rate remarkably depend on experimental variables. Zn(II) sorption onto AC, XC and CC is well described by the pseudo second order kinetics and Langmuir isotherm. The sorption process is fast, reaching sorption equilibrium at 30 min. The maximum sorption capacity of Zn(II) onto CC is 46.49 mg/g, higher than that onto AC, XC and other reported sorbents. Thermodynamic parameters indicate that Zn(II) sorption is a spontaneous process. Sorption mechanism is majorly attributed to surface complexation. This work shows the feasibility of removing toxic Zn(II) from aqueous solution by locally available biomass, providing a sustainable approach for wastewater treatment.

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  • Jiatao Dang & Hui Wang & Chongqing Wang, 2021. "Adsorption of Toxic Zinc by Functionalized Lignocellulose Derived from Waste Biomass: Kinetics, Isotherms and Thermodynamics," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(19), pages 1-12, September.
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