Adsorption of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from Aqueous Solution by Helix aspera Shell

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...

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Main Authors: A. S. Ekop, N. O. Eddy
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:E-Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/493242
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description 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.
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spelling doaj-art-3af97589dd7a48389c76dab254bdc9a72025-02-03T01:12:37ZengWileyE-Journal of Chemistry0973-49452090-98102009-01-01641029103410.1155/2009/493242Adsorption of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from Aqueous Solution by Helix aspera ShellA. S. Ekop0N. O. Eddy1Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, NigeriaDepartment of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, NigeriaThe 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/493242
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Adsorption of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from Aqueous Solution by Helix aspera Shell
E-Journal of Chemistry
title Adsorption of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from Aqueous Solution by Helix aspera Shell
title_full Adsorption of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from Aqueous Solution by Helix aspera Shell
title_fullStr Adsorption of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from Aqueous Solution by Helix aspera Shell
title_full_unstemmed Adsorption of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from Aqueous Solution by Helix aspera Shell
title_short Adsorption of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ from Aqueous Solution by Helix aspera Shell
title_sort adsorption of pb2 zn2 and ni2 from aqueous solution by helix aspera shell
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/493242
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