Adsorptive Removal of Toxic Metal from Aqueous Solution by Using a Biowaste -Used Tea Leaves

Authors

  • Bindra Shrestha Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu
  • PL Homagai Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu
  • Mr Pokhrel Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu
  • KN Ghimire Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i2.7722

Keywords:

amination, biosorbent, cadmium, Langmuir isotherm

Abstract

In the present work an efficient and cost-effective biosorbent was prepared by chemical modification of tealeaves. Amine-functional group was introduced on the surface of adsorbent using dimethylamine. The adsorbent was characterized by SEM, FTIR and elemental analysis. The adsorption capacity of the adsorbent for Cd (II) was determined as the function of pH of the solution, concentration of metal ions and contact time. The maximum adsorption was found to be 77 mg/g at pH 6.

Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13, No. 2 (2012) 109-114

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i2.7722

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Published

2013-03-08

How to Cite

Shrestha, B., Homagai, P., Pokhrel, M., & Ghimire, K. (2013). Adsorptive Removal of Toxic Metal from Aqueous Solution by Using a Biowaste -Used Tea Leaves. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 13(2), 109–114. https://doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i2.7722

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2012)

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