Open AccessAdsorption of Pb2+, Zn2+and Ni2+from Aqueous Solution byHelix asperaShell
Author(s) -
A. S. Ekop,
N. Eddy
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2090-9063
pISSN - 2090-9071
DOI - 10.1155/2009/493242
Subject(s) - adsorption , aqueous solution , chemistry , shell (structure) , ion , helix (gastropod) , langmuir , ionic strength , ionic bonding , inorganic chemistry , nuclear chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , ecology , snail , composite material , biology
The adsorption capacity of Helix aspera shell for Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ has been studied. This shell has the potential of adsorbing Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from aqueous solution. The adsorption potentials of Helix aspera shell is largely influenced by the ionic character of the ions and occurred according to the order Pb2+ > Ni2+ > Zn2+. The adsorption of Pb(II), Zn(II) and Ni(II) ions from aqueous solutions by Helix aspera shell is thermodynamically feasible and is consistent with the models of Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms. From the results of the study, the shell of Helix aspera is recommended for use in the removal of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from aqueous solution.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom