Application of Natural Polymer and Metal Oxide Composite for Removal of Arsenic(V) Ions from Aqueous Solutions

Authors

  • Janko Živanić Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, Serbia
  • Aleksandra Popović Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, Serbia
  • Mladen Bugarčić Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, 86 Bulevar Franš d'Eperea Street, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
  • Anja Antanasković Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, 86 Bulevar Franš d'Eperea Street, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
  • Zorica Lopičić Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, 86 Bulevar Franš d'Eperea Street, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
  • Miroslav D. Sokić Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, 86 Bulevar Franš d'Eperea Street, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
  • Milan Milivojević Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, Serbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30544/MMD14

Abstract

In this study, iron oxide nanoparticles immobilized within alginate gel exhibited promising potential for the removal of arsenic (V) ions. The preparation of the polymer-oxide composite was achieved by the ionic crosslinking of an alginate/iron oxide solution with a calcium (II) ions solution. The maximum amount of arsenic adsorbed by the investigated composite under the experimental conditions tested was slightly above 26 mg/g in 120 min. The results indicated that arsenic adsorption by this composite material follows a fast kinetic profile, adhering to a pseudo-second-order model. The adsorption process occurs in multiple stages, as suggested by the Weber-Morris model, with external diffusion dominating initially, followed by intraparticle diffusion. Importantly, the results confirmed that the use of alginate gel does not significantly impact the adsorption process, preserving the adsorption capacity of the metal oxides. Overall, the investigated composite successfully removed arsenic (V) from the solution, addressing a critical issue in water treatment.

Keywords:

arsenic (V) removal, alginate, goethite, nanoparticles, composite.
Supporting Agencies
This work was supported by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia (Contract No. 451-03-47/2023-01/200135, 451-03-47/2023-01/200023).

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30-09-2023

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Vol. 1 No. 3 (2023): MME SEE

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