Optimization of batch study parameters for the adsorption of lead(II) ions onto spent tea grains

The present study aims to investigate the use of response surface methodology (RSM) modelling and experimental investigation for the optimization of lead(II) adsorption onto spent tea grains (STG). Independent process variables were optimized and found to be in the range of 38.75 mg/l (initial conce...

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Main Authors: Surendra Singh Chauhan, Prabhat Kumar Singh Dikshit
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Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2023-06-01
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description The present study aims to investigate the use of response surface methodology (RSM) modelling and experimental investigation for the optimization of lead(II) adsorption onto spent tea grains (STG). Independent process variables were optimized and found to be in the range of 38.75 mg/l (initial concentration), 5.20655 (pH), 119.32 rpm (stirring speed), and 3.25 g/l (STG dose) for a contact time of 135.05 min. The optimum adsorption capacity was found to be 8.9087 mg/g through RSM modelling with a maximum of 18.146 mg/g. The batch study was performed by varying different parameters: pH (2.0–7.0), initial concentration (5–50 mg/l), dose (0.1–1 g/100 ml), contact time (15–180 min), and stirring speed (30–200 rpm). The characterization STG was done by proximate and ultimate analysis, FTIR spectroscopy, XRD analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and SEM-EDX. By fitting equilibrium data onto Langmuir isotherm model, the maximum adsorption capacity was found to be 24.272 mg/g. The optimum pH found for lead(II) adsorption onto STG was 5. At optimum conditions, the maximum removal efficiency of STG for lead(II) ions’ adsorption is 94.33%. Based on the findings it is safe to conclude that the STG could be used as a potential adsorbent. HIGHLIGHTS Agricultural waste converted into low-cost adsorbent.; Removal efficiency and uptake capacity of lead(II) ions onto prepared adsorbent STG shows great potential.; A detailed study was done using RSM modelling and various batch experimentation to find optimum values of parameters influencing adsorption.; The present study can be used for developing sustainable treatment technology using STG as an alternative to activated carbon currently used.;
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spelling doaj.art-36d8273d4ae64539982bd0c76c09feed2023-07-11T15:22:47ZengIWA PublishingAqua2709-80282709-80362023-06-01726996102410.2166/aqua.2023.020020Optimization of batch study parameters for the adsorption of lead(II) ions onto spent tea grainsSurendra Singh Chauhan0Prabhat Kumar Singh Dikshit1 Department of Civil Engineering, IIT-BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Department of Civil Engineering, IIT-BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India The present study aims to investigate the use of response surface methodology (RSM) modelling and experimental investigation for the optimization of lead(II) adsorption onto spent tea grains (STG). Independent process variables were optimized and found to be in the range of 38.75 mg/l (initial concentration), 5.20655 (pH), 119.32 rpm (stirring speed), and 3.25 g/l (STG dose) for a contact time of 135.05 min. The optimum adsorption capacity was found to be 8.9087 mg/g through RSM modelling with a maximum of 18.146 mg/g. The batch study was performed by varying different parameters: pH (2.0–7.0), initial concentration (5–50 mg/l), dose (0.1–1 g/100 ml), contact time (15–180 min), and stirring speed (30–200 rpm). The characterization STG was done by proximate and ultimate analysis, FTIR spectroscopy, XRD analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and SEM-EDX. By fitting equilibrium data onto Langmuir isotherm model, the maximum adsorption capacity was found to be 24.272 mg/g. The optimum pH found for lead(II) adsorption onto STG was 5. At optimum conditions, the maximum removal efficiency of STG for lead(II) ions’ adsorption is 94.33%. Based on the findings it is safe to conclude that the STG could be used as a potential adsorbent. HIGHLIGHTS Agricultural waste converted into low-cost adsorbent.; Removal efficiency and uptake capacity of lead(II) ions onto prepared adsorbent STG shows great potential.; A detailed study was done using RSM modelling and various batch experimentation to find optimum values of parameters influencing adsorption.; The present study can be used for developing sustainable treatment technology using STG as an alternative to activated carbon currently used.;http://aqua.iwaponline.com/content/72/6/996adsorptionagricultural wastebiosorbentequilibrium isothermsheavy metalkineticsspent tea grains
spellingShingle Surendra Singh Chauhan
Prabhat Kumar Singh Dikshit
Optimization of batch study parameters for the adsorption of lead(II) ions onto spent tea grains
Aqua
adsorption
agricultural waste
biosorbent
equilibrium isotherms
heavy metal
kinetics
spent tea grains
title Optimization of batch study parameters for the adsorption of lead(II) ions onto spent tea grains
title_full Optimization of batch study parameters for the adsorption of lead(II) ions onto spent tea grains
title_fullStr Optimization of batch study parameters for the adsorption of lead(II) ions onto spent tea grains
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of batch study parameters for the adsorption of lead(II) ions onto spent tea grains
title_short Optimization of batch study parameters for the adsorption of lead(II) ions onto spent tea grains
title_sort optimization of batch study parameters for the adsorption of lead ii ions onto spent tea grains
topic adsorption
agricultural waste
biosorbent
equilibrium isotherms
heavy metal
kinetics
spent tea grains
url http://aqua.iwaponline.com/content/72/6/996
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