Natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium (VI) in water

Substantial utilization of heavy metals in various industrial processes nowadays had cause heavy metal pollutions in the water. Hexavalent chromium, Cr (VI), is one of the heavy metals which has been extensively used in alloy pigment production and surface treatment. The present work reports natural...

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Main Authors: Abdul Latif, Amirul Faiz, Loh, Siew Yee, Muhamad, Mimi Suliza, Lee, Te Chuan, Basri, Hatijah
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Language:English
Published: 2022
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Online Access:http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/1865/1/J12284_d984779d3b7dca11ce45961e0e76a9d9.pdf
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author Abdul Latif, Amirul Faiz
Loh, Siew Yee
Muhamad, Mimi Suliza
Lee, Te Chuan
Basri, Hatijah
author_facet Abdul Latif, Amirul Faiz
Loh, Siew Yee
Muhamad, Mimi Suliza
Lee, Te Chuan
Basri, Hatijah
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description Substantial utilization of heavy metals in various industrial processes nowadays had cause heavy metal pollutions in the water. Hexavalent chromium, Cr (VI), is one of the heavy metals which has been extensively used in alloy pigment production and surface treatment. The present work reports natural adsorbent synthesis made from eggshell to reduce Cr (VI) in water. The eggshell adsorbents were prepared by several steps that include boiling, drying, calcination at 900 °C, grinding, pH adjustment, precipitation, and filtration. XRD results displayed a highly crystalline hydroxyapatite (HAp) peak that was successfully synthesized. FESEM analysis showed the morphology of the powder that was agglomerate with irregular cloud-like shapes, while EDS results presented the elements in the eggshell powders that include calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and oxygen (O). FTIR analysis revealed the presence of hydroxyl group (OH-) that contribute to the adsorption process. The adsorption experiment demonstrates the highest Cr (VI) removal and adsorption capacity of 70% and 285.71 mg/g, respectively, was attained by 6 g adsorbent dosage within 1 hour. Kinetic studies of the adsorption process were best described by the pseudo-second-order model and Langmuir isotherm model with a high correlation coefficient of 0.98. This work's findings suggested that eggshells are potential natural adsorbent to reduce heavy metal pollutions, specifically Cr(VI) in water.
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spelling uthm.eprints-18652021-10-18T06:22:26Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/1865/ Natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium (VI) in water Abdul Latif, Amirul Faiz Loh, Siew Yee Muhamad, Mimi Suliza Lee, Te Chuan Basri, Hatijah TD429.5-480.7 Water purification. Water treatment and conditioning. Saline water conversion Substantial utilization of heavy metals in various industrial processes nowadays had cause heavy metal pollutions in the water. Hexavalent chromium, Cr (VI), is one of the heavy metals which has been extensively used in alloy pigment production and surface treatment. The present work reports natural adsorbent synthesis made from eggshell to reduce Cr (VI) in water. The eggshell adsorbents were prepared by several steps that include boiling, drying, calcination at 900 °C, grinding, pH adjustment, precipitation, and filtration. XRD results displayed a highly crystalline hydroxyapatite (HAp) peak that was successfully synthesized. FESEM analysis showed the morphology of the powder that was agglomerate with irregular cloud-like shapes, while EDS results presented the elements in the eggshell powders that include calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and oxygen (O). FTIR analysis revealed the presence of hydroxyl group (OH-) that contribute to the adsorption process. The adsorption experiment demonstrates the highest Cr (VI) removal and adsorption capacity of 70% and 285.71 mg/g, respectively, was attained by 6 g adsorbent dosage within 1 hour. Kinetic studies of the adsorption process were best described by the pseudo-second-order model and Langmuir isotherm model with a high correlation coefficient of 0.98. This work's findings suggested that eggshells are potential natural adsorbent to reduce heavy metal pollutions, specifically Cr(VI) in water. 2022 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/1865/1/J12284_d984779d3b7dca11ce45961e0e76a9d9.pdf Abdul Latif, Amirul Faiz and Loh, Siew Yee and Muhamad, Mimi Suliza and Lee, Te Chuan and Basri, Hatijah (2022) Natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium (VI) in water. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 12 (1). pp. 518-528. https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC121.518528
spellingShingle TD429.5-480.7 Water purification. Water treatment and conditioning. Saline water conversion
Abdul Latif, Amirul Faiz
Loh, Siew Yee
Muhamad, Mimi Suliza
Lee, Te Chuan
Basri, Hatijah
Natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium (VI) in water
title Natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium (VI) in water
title_full Natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium (VI) in water
title_fullStr Natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium (VI) in water
title_full_unstemmed Natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium (VI) in water
title_short Natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium (VI) in water
title_sort natural adsorbent made from eggshells for removal of chromium vi in water
topic TD429.5-480.7 Water purification. Water treatment and conditioning. Saline water conversion
url http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/1865/1/J12284_d984779d3b7dca11ce45961e0e76a9d9.pdf
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