2014
DOI: 10.15376/biores.10.1.1099-1114
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Characterization of Corn (Zea mays) Leaf Powder and Its Adsorption Properties Regarding Cu(II) and Cd(II) from Aqueous Samples

Abstract: In this study, a green adsorbent made of corn leaf powder was applied in the removal of Cu(II) and Cd(II) from water samples. The material was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, which indicated the existence of amine (1375 and 1249 cm -1 ) and carboxylic groups (1730 cm -1 ). Elemental analysis corroborated the results of FTIR, indicating that the substance consisted of 0.63% sulfur and 0.46% nitrogen. The NMR results indicated that thiamine and methionine may be present in the co… Show more

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“…Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) has been also used to characterize leaf-based adsorbents. Silva et al used NMR to characterize Zea mays leaf powder to adsorb pollutants from aqueous solutions [51]. In this work, it was exhibited the 13 C NMR spectra obtained through [ 1 H]-13 C cross-polarization technique (upper trace) and with direct polarization of 13 C (lower trace).…”
Section: Nuclear Magnetic Resonancementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) has been also used to characterize leaf-based adsorbents. Silva et al used NMR to characterize Zea mays leaf powder to adsorb pollutants from aqueous solutions [51]. In this work, it was exhibited the 13 C NMR spectra obtained through [ 1 H]-13 C cross-polarization technique (upper trace) and with direct polarization of 13 C (lower trace).…”
Section: Nuclear Magnetic Resonancementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The observed resonances between 154.2 and 144.2 ppm may be related to the N=C-S groups found in thiamin [44]. The signal observed at 129.2 ppm is attributed to the presence of unsaturated aliphatic compounds (alkenes).…”
Section: Characterization Of the Materialsmentioning
confidence: 88%
“…Biomaterials have emerged as a compelling and cost-effective option for producing adsorbents to remediate wastewater [21,35]. Several biomaterials, such as banana peels [31], castor leaves [32], cassava root husks [35], sugarcane bagasse [36], orange peels [37], peanut shells [38], coconut fibers [39], pine bark [40], grass biomass [41], rice husk ash [42], green coconut shells [43], and corn leaves [44] have already been studied regarding their adsorption capacities, demonstrating their effective removal of metal species from aqueous solutions. In addition to their low cost and ease of preparation, some of these materials can be reused for several adsorption/desorption cycles [31,32,45].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Considering this context, many materials have been developed in recent decades aiming at the removal/adsorption of metallic species from aqueous samples. Among these, synthetic materials (based on silica and cellulose) can be highlighted, which have been surface-modified to increase their efficiency and/or adsorption capacity [11,16], as well as natural materials or biosorbents [13,17,18]. The first type has advantages such as high adsorption capacity and the possibility of developing an adsorbent for a specific target.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%