Modeling of Cadmium Removal on Lignite (Thar Coal) from Aqueous System

  • Saima Q. Memon Dr. M. A. Kazi Institute of Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro 76080, Pakistan
  • Abdul Majid Channa Institute of Advance Research Studies in Chemical Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro 76080, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Yar Khuhawar Institute of Advance Research Studies in Chemical Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro 76080, Pakistan

Abstract

Complete modeling of cadmium removal on Thar coal which is lignite in its nature has been carried out. A Design of Experiment (DoE) approach has been used for simultaneous optimization of different sorption parameters. DoE showed the positive effect of agitation time on removal of cadmium and negative effect of pH, interaction term pH and amount also showed a negative effect on removal. Values of sorption capacity calculated at optimum parameters for Langmuir, Freundlich and D-R isotherm were 100 mgg-1, 47.86 mgg-1 and 8.422 mgg-1 respectively. Among all tested kinetic models second order rate equation showed a best fit.

Published
Jun 1, 2016
How to Cite
MEMON, Saima Q.; CHANNA, Abdul Majid; KHUHAWAR, Muhammad Yar. Modeling of Cadmium Removal on Lignite (Thar Coal) from Aqueous System. Pakistan Journal of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry, [S.l.], v. 17, n. 1, p. 7, june 2016. ISSN 2221-5255. Available at: <http://pjaec.pk/index.php/pjaec/article/view/75>. Date accessed: 21 apr. 2018.
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Vol 17 No 1 (2016): Pakistan Journal of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
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