Abstract
Maize cobs and groundnut shell adsorbents from agricultural by-products were carbonized and investigated for adsorption of two selected metals, Lead (Pb II) and Zinc (Zn II) from aqueous solutions of these metals. Kinetic studies of the adsorption processes were investigated employing Elovich and the intraparticle diffussion models. The results showed that, the adsorption capacities of these comparatively cheaper adsorbents and their efficiency for the removal of Pb(II) and Zn(II) ions from aqueous solution present them suitable for use in place of the costly commercial activated carbons.
Recommended Citation
L. Luter et al., "Adsorption Kinetics of Pb(II) and Zn(II) Ions unto Carbonized Groundnut Shells and Maize Cobs," European Journal of Scientific Research, vol. 84, no. 3, pp. 388 - 397, EuroJournals Publishing, Inc., Aug 2012.
Department(s)
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Adsorption kinetics; Groundnut shell; Heavy metal ions; Maize cob
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1450-216X;0450-202X
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2012 EuroJournals Publishing, Inc., All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Aug 2012
