Removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) from aqueous solutions by modified polyvinyl alcohol

Abstract

In this study, modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was prepared and characterized by element analysis, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and surface area and proximity analysis. The isotherms and thermodynamic parameters of the modified PVA adsorption process were estimated. The data indicate that the adsorption process is exothermic, feasible, spontaneous, and fit to the Langmuir isotherm model. The maximum adsorption capacities for Cd(II) and Pb(II) were calculated to be 1.19 and 1.48 mmol/g, respectively. Sorption was rapid, with the removal percentage higher than 98% after 10 min. Adsorption behavior mechanisms were analyzed using pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models, which were highly fitted to pseudosecond-order model. This suggests the main adsorption mechanism is a chemical adsorption, involving ion exchange and valence forces through sharing or exchange of electrons between metal ions and modified PVA. The modified PVA is a good reusable sorbent, enhancing the economics of practical application for the removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) from water and wastewater.

Fixed bed adsorption treatment of effluent of battery recycling unit to remove Pb(II) using steam-activated granular carbon

“…Versatile adsorbents were used previously to remove lead from aqueous solution, like bentonite, poly vinyl alcohol, carbon nanotube, chitosan, rice husk ash, bagasse fly ash, activated carbon. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] Activated carbon has been chosen in this work because it is largely produced and widely used in water treatment.…”