Enhanced adsorptive performance of Cr(VI) onto layered double hydroxide-bentonite composite: Isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies

Nabeel Jarrah*, Nuhu Dalhat Mu'azu, Mukarram Zubair, Mamdouh Al-Harthi

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Abstract

In this work, cobalt-aluminum-layered double hydroxide (CoAl) and its bentonite composite (Bent-CoAl) were utilized for adsorption of Cr(VI) from water. Incorporation of bentonite into layers of CoAl resulted in significant improvement in the adsorptive performance with increased BET surface area, without damaging LDH structure. The adsorption process was described by Freundlich isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. The mechanism of Cr(VI) sorption mainly involved electrostatic and chemical interactions with maximum Cr(VI) sorption value of 211.86 mg/g. This suggests that synergistic effect of bentonite into CoAl provided a superior adsorbent for decontamination of heavy metals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1897-1909
Number of pages13
JournalSeparation Science and Technology
Volume55
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Jul 2020

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Keywords

  • Bentonite incorporated layered double hydroxide
  • Chromium(VI) removal
  • adsorption thermodynamic
  • isotherms and kinetics studies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Process Chemistry and Technology
  • Filtration and Separation

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