Removal of Pb(II) ions from water by sunflower seed peel

Ozdemir M., Sahin Ö., Guler E.

FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN, vol.13, no.6, pp.524-531, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.524-531
  • Keywords: adsorption of Pb2+ ions, sunflower seed peel, surface activity, adsorption efficiency, HEAVY-METALS, LEAD, COPPER(II), KINETICS
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The removal of lead from water by sunflower seed peel was investigated. It was found to depend on the solution pH, temperature, adsorbent dose and initial concentration. The maximum adsorption efficiency observed was 99% at the equilibrium state. The most successful adsorption was performed at pH 6, 60 degreesC and initial concentration of 30 ppm. It was also found that the temperature changes have no big effect on the adsorption capacity.