Preparation and evaluation of Fe-Al binary oxide for arsenic removal: Comparative study with single metal oxides

  • Hye Jin Hong
  • , Wasif Farooq
  • , Jung Seok Yang
  • , Ji Won Yang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this study, Fe-Al binary oxide was synthesized and evaluated for arsenic removal. Due to its large surface area, Fe-Al mixed oxide shows four times higher As(V) and As(III) adsorption capacity than conventional iron oxide. For a comparative study, single metal oxides such as iron oxide and aluminum oxide are also synthesized. The physical and chemical characteristics of the prepared adsorbents are analyzed by SEM, XRD, and BET analyzer. Through the adsorption isotherm and pH effect experiments, it is discovered that Fe-Al binary oxide shows excellent arsenic adsorption capacity compared with single metal oxides.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1975-1981
Number of pages7
JournalSeparation Science and Technology
Volume45
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This research was supported by a grant of ETI (Energy Technology Innovation) funded by Ministry of Knowledge Economy of Korean Government.

Keywords

  • Adsorption
  • Arsenic
  • Iron-aluminum binary oxide;Metal oxide
  • pH effect

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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