Abstract
The characterization results revealed that the biochar had the structure of complex aggregates containing solid minerals (FeO, Fe3O4and CaCO3) and graphitic carbon. Adsorption studies were carried out covering various parameters including pH effect, contact time, initial concentrations, competitive ions, and desorption. The adsorption of As(V) and Cd(II) reached apparent equilibrium at 180 min, and followed the pseudo-second-order kinetics. The highest equilibrium uptakes of As(V) and Cd(II) were 22.8 and 41.6 mg g−1, respectively. The adsorption isotherms were better described by Redlich-Peterson model. The decrease in As(V) adsorption was apparent with the increase in PO43−concentration, and a similar inhibition effect was observed for Cd(II) adsorption with Ni(II) ion. The feasibility of regeneration was demonstrated through desorption by NaOH or HCl.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 69-75 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Bioresource Technology |
Volume | 246 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2017 |
Keywords
- Adsorption
- Arsenic
- Cadmium
- Magnetic biochar
- Paper mill sludge
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Waste Management and Disposal