Abstract
The adsorption of Cu2+ and Ni2+ by chitosan-modified montmorillonite (CTS-modified MMT) was investigated. Kinetic analyses suggested that the adsorption of Cu2+ and Ni2+ by MMT, CTS, and CTS-modified MMT can be modeled using a pseudo-second-order kinetic equation. The adsorption isotherms clearly indicate that the adsorption follows the Langmuir equation. The adsorption of metal cations by CTS-modified MMT is thought to be attributable to the cation adsorption capacity of MMT and the ability of CTS to form complexes with metal ions. Desorption and re-adsorption experiments were also conducted to determine the possibility of reusing the synthesized adsorbent. Using a 100-mmol/L HNO3 solution, a desorption rate of approximately 90% was achieved for the CTS-modified MMT. The CTS-modified MMT obtained after desorption could achieve the same level of adsorption as fresh the CTS-modified MMT, indicating that this adsorbent can be reused.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 121784 |
Journal | Materials Chemistry and Physics |
Volume | 236 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Oct 1 |
Keywords
- Chitosan
- Heavy metal ions
- Modification
- Montmorillonite
- Uptake
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics