Concentration and separation of aqueous solutions of Cu2+, Ni2+, Fe3+ by dextran

The effects of water-soluble polymers on the concentration and separation of the aqueous solutions of the metal ions have been studied. The separation of metal ions can be possible by ultrafiltration-complexation process. The effect of Dextran, which is a water-soluble polymer, on the concentration and separation of metal ions (Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, Fe³⁺) have been investigated by using EC-PEG 4000 alloy membranes. The permeability of these membranes for metal ions has been rrecorded at constant pressure but different pH values. It has been notices that the highest water-permeable membrane is also permeable towards Cu²⁺ and Ni²⁺, but has shown a considerable retention for Fe³⁺ as a result of the hydrolysis of Fe³⁺. The retentions of metallic ions and metallic-ion-Dextran couples have been determined at constant pressure but different pH and polymer concentration values. It has been shown that Fe³⁺/Ni²⁺ and Fe³⁺/Cu²⁺ couples can be separated by using Dextran. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Competitive Adsorption of Ag+, Pb2+, Ni2+, and Cd2+ Ions on Vermiculite

Competitive adsorption of Ag⁺, Pb²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Cd² ions on vermiuculite in a binary, ternary, and quaternary mixture was investigated in batch experiments. The effects of the presence of Ag⁺, Ni²⁺, and Cd²⁺ ions on the adsorption of Pb²⁺ ions were investigated in terms of the equilibrium isotherm. Experimental results indicated that Pb²⁺ ions always favorably adsorbed on vermiculite over Ag⁺, Ni²⁺, and Cd²⁺ ions. The adsorption equilibrium data of Pb²⁺ ions better fitted the Langmuir model than the Freundlich model. The results showed that the pseudo-second-order kinetics model was in good agreement with the experimental results for all metal ions, and the adsorption rate among the metal ions followed Ag⁺ > Pb²⁺ > Ni²⁺ > Cd²⁺. The desorption and regenration study indicated that vermiculite can be used repeatedly and be suitable for the design of a continuous process.     

Influence of the Metal Ions Cr3+, Fe3+, Ni2+ and Cu2+ on the Stability and Oxygen Consumption of Acrylic and Methacrylic Acid

For the safe and trouble‐free operation of a manufacturing plant and the safe storage of acrylic, as well as methacrylic monomers, it is important to know the polymerization stability as a function of the process parameters (temperature, oxygen concentration, and impurities, e.g., metal ions). Contamination with metal ions can be caused by the corrosion of steel units. Therefore, the influence of the metal ions Cr³⁺, Fe³⁺, Ni²⁺ and Cu²⁺ in the concentration range of 0–10 ppm (g g^–1) on the polymerization behavior and the oxygen consumption of acrylic and methacrylic acid were examined in this work. It was shown that Cr³⁺, Ni²⁺, and Cu²⁺ ions extend the inhibition period of acrylic acid (AA) and methacrylic acid (MAA) and reduce the O₂ consumption. Fe³⁺ ions, however, cause a decrease of the inhibition period and in the case of AA an increase of the O₂ consumption, which leads, in the end, to a faster unintentional polymerization. Therefore, alloys which contain iron should be avoided as far as possible in the construction of AA plants. Fe³⁺‐ions show the opposite influence towards MAA, here the presence of Fe³⁺ shows a stabilizing effect.     

Characterization of Adsorptive Capacity and Investigation of Mechanism of Cu2+, Ni2+ and Zn2+ Adsorption on Mango Peel Waste from Constituted Metal Solution and Genuine Electroplating Effluent

Abstract

The present study reports the potential of mango peel waste (MPW) as an adsorbent material to remove Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Zn²⁺ from constituted metal solutions and genuine electroplating industry wastewater. Heavy metal ions were noted to be efficiently removed from the constituted solution with the selectivity order of Cu²⁺ > Ni²⁺ > Zn²⁺. The adsorption process was pH-dependent, while the maximum adsorption was observed to occur at pH 5 to 6. Adsorption was fast as the equilibrium was established within 60 min. Maximum adsorption of the heavy metal ions at equilibrium was 46.09, 39.75, and 28.21 mg g for Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Zn²⁺, respectively. Adsorption data of all the three metals fit well the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model with 0.99 regression coefficient. Release of alkali and alkaline earth metal cations (Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺) and protons H⁺ from MPW, during the uptake of Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Zn²⁺, and EDX analysis of MPW, before and after the metal sorption process, revealed that ion exchange was the main mechanism of sorption. FTIR analysis showed that carboxyl and hydroxyl functional groups were involved in the sorption of Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Zn²⁺. MPW was also shown to be highly effective in removing metal ions from the genuine electroplating industry effluent samples as it removed all the three metal ions to the permissible levels of discharge legislated by environment protection agencies. This study indicates that MPW has the potential to effectively remove metal ions from industrial effluents.     

Comparative Study of Zn2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ Removal From Water Solution Using Natural Clinoptilolitic Zeolite and Commercial Granulated Activated Carbon. Equilibrium of Adsorption

Abstract

The aim of this work is to study the effectiveness of regional, low-cost natural clinoptilolitic zeolite tuff in heavy metal ions removal from aqueous solution, through comparative study with commercial granulated activated carbon. The equilibrium of adsorption of Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺, and Zn²⁺ on both adsorbents have been determined at 25, 35, and 45°C in batch mode. The granulated activated carbon has shown around three times higher adsorption capacity for Cd²⁺ and Zn²⁺ than natural zeolite, and almost the same adsorption capacity for Pb²⁺ as the natural zeolite. The metal ion selectivity series Pb²⁺ > Cd²⁺ > Zn²⁺, on a mass basis, has been obtained on both adsorbents. The Langmuir and Freundlich model have been used to describe the adsorption equilibrium. The thermodynamic parameters were calculated from the adsorption isotherm data obtained at different temperatures. The study of the influence of the acidity of the metal ion aqueous solution has shown an increase of metal ion uptake with increase of the pH. The sorption mechanism of Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺, and Zn²⁺ on natural zeolite changes from ion-exchange to ion-exchange and adsorption of metal-hydroxide with increase of the pH from 2 to 6 (and 7 for Zn²⁺). The preliminary cost calculation, based on adsorbents maximum adsorption capacity and their price, have revealed the potential of natural zeolite as an economic alternative to the granulated activated carbon in the treatment of heavy metal polluted wastewater.     

Synthesis of a novolac‐based 3‐aminopropylsiloxane resin and its application for the removal of Cu2+, Cr3+, and Ni2+ from electroplating wastewater

Novolac resin was modified with 3‐aminopropyltrimthoxysilane to obtain phenol‐formaldehyde‐aminopropylsiloxane resin (PF‐APS). Fourier transformation infra‐red spectra, thermogravimetric analysis, elemental analysis, and pH‐metric titration were used to characterize PF‐APS. Its chemical formula was suggested to be C₁₄H_12.49N_0.1O₂Si_0.1. The resin shows high experimental metal ions uptake capacity within short time of equilibration. The metal capacity was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry to be 0.787 mEq Cu/g. Maximum separation efficiencies of Cu²⁺, Cr³⁺, and Ni²⁺ from aqueous solutions on PF‐APS were at pH 8.0 and time of stirring 60 min; 94.0%, 90.8%, 83.2%, respectively. No significant interference from the background ions Na⁺, Cl^?, and was observed on the separation process. The heavy metal ions were eluted using 0.01 mol L^?1 EDTA at 65°C releasing >94% of the separated metal ions. The method of separation was applied successfully to remove the heavy metal ions Cu²⁺, Cr³⁺, and Ni²⁺ from electroplating wastewater from Dekirnis, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 40993.     

Removal of Cd2+, Cu2+, Ni2+, and Pb2+ ions from aqueous solutions using tururi fibers as an adsorbent

This work investigates the removal of Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Pb²⁺ ions from aqueous solutions using tururi fibers as an adsorbent under both batchwise and fixed‐bed conditions. It was found that modification of the tururi fibers with sodium hydroxide increased the adsorption efficiencies of all metal ions studied. The fractional factorial design showed that pH, adsorbent mass, agitation rate, and initial metal concentration influenced each metal adsorption differently. The kinetics showed that multi‐element adsorption equilibria were reached after 15 min following pseudo‐second‐order kinetics. The Langmuir, Freundlich, and Redlich–Peterson models were used to evaluate the adsorption capacities by tururi fibers. The Langmuir model was found to be suitable for all metal ions. Breakthrough curves revealed that saturation of the bed was reached in 160.0 mL with Cd²⁺ and Cu²⁺, and 52.0 mL with Ni²⁺ and Pb²⁺. The Thomas model was applied to the experimental data of breakthrough curves and represented the data well. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 40883.     

Impedance characterization of Cr3+, Y3+ and Zr4+ activated forsterite nanoceramics synthesized by sol–gel method

The synthesis of forsterite-based ceramic nanopowders using sol–gel method assisted by further thermal treatment has been performed. X-ray diffraction and SEM analysis of the obtained nanopowders are presented. Detailed impedance spectroscopy study of the forsterite nanoceramics doped with Cr³⁺, Y³⁺ and Zr⁴⁺ ions has been carried out. Impedance spectra are interpreted in terms of equivalent circuits. Peculiarities of the electrical properties for each of the materials under study are discussed.     

Effect of Mg2+, Li+, Na+ and K+ on the Electrocrystallization of Nickel from Aqueous Sulfate solutions containing Boric Acid

The effects of metal ions such as Mg²⁺, Li⁺, Na⁺ and K⁺ on the cathodic current efficiency, deposit morphology, crystallographic orientation and polarization behaviour during nickel deposition on stainless steel from aqueous sulfate solutions containing boric acid were investigated. There was virtually no change in current efficiency in presence of these metal ions, but changes were observed in the deposit morphologies and crystal orientations even though all the deposits looked bright, smooth and coherent. Changes were also observed in the polarization behaviour during nickel electrocrystallization in presence and absence of boric acid. An attempt has been made to correlate the effect of these metal ions on various parameters studied.     

Tricalcium phosphate doped with Mg2+ and combinations of Mn2+, Zn2+ and Fe3+: A DoE study on sintering,mechanical, microstructural and biological properties

Bioactive ceramics such as tricalcium phosphate (TCP) doped with metal ions are often used to replace natural bone in orthopedic and dental function, both in structural and coating applications. Although the addition of different ions to TCP has been correlated with improved mechanical performance, as well as pro-osteogenic and osteointegrative biological activities, the effect of combining different ions in single biomaterial formulations is poorly described. Here, design of experiments (DoE) was used to assess the effect of the addition of three metallic ions - Mn²⁺, Zn²⁺ and Fe³⁺ - to TCP doped with 10 mol% Mg²⁺, in combinations comprising one, two and three ions with varying ratios. Our results showed that the TCP could be doped by combinations of metallic ions and β-TCP and hydroxyapatite constitute the main crystalline phases. Additionally, the simultaneous effect of metal ions influenced the structural and physical properties of the TCP composite. Overall, for up 1 mol% of Mn²⁺, up to 3.75 mol% of Zn²⁺ and more than 2 mol% of Fe³⁺, compositions 2 and 6, a dense microstructure and good defined grain boundaries improve the mechanical properties. Furthermore, the ion-doped TCP composites, namely the one prepared from equal amounts of substituting ions besides Mg2+, did not elicit a cytotoxic effect indicating that these materials could be of interest for tissue engineering applications.     

Separation of Metal Ions on Titanium(IV) Tungstate Papers

Abstract

Papers impregnated with titanic tungstate have been used to chromatograph 52 cations in 45 aqueous and mixed solvents. Experimentally, a large number of complex cation separations have been achieved easily and rapidly—Au³⁺, Tl³⁺, Ag⁺, Mo⁶⁺, K⁺, Rb⁺, CS⁺, Ni²⁺, Sb²⁺, Bi³⁺, Be²⁺, and Tl⁺ can be easily separated from numerous metal ions. Several quaternary, ternary, and binary separations have also been achieved, and some important separations are discussed.     

Cu2+, Fe2+ and Fe3+ analysis of bioleaching solutions using chronoamperometry and BDD electrode

In this work, a boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrode was evaluated for the electroanalytical determination of millimolar concentrations of Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ using chronoamperometry. The interfering role that each ion plays on the quantitative determination of other metal ion concentrations was also assessed. No interference from other metal ions was observed when Fe³⁺ and Fe²⁺ were analysed. By contrast, reduction of Fe³⁺ took place at the same potential where [Cu²⁺] was measured causing a minor interference to the Cu²⁺ signal. A multiple linear regression (MLR) calibration model was made for each analyte using real bioleaching samples, which demonstrated high coefficients of determination and adequate standard errors. The methods developed were used to monitor bioleaching of chalcopyrite for 4 months. The electroanalytical methods are particularly well-suited for analysing Cu²⁺, Fe³⁺ and Fe²⁺ concentration in acidic mine drainage (AMD) and bioleaching environments.     

NEW NITROGEN-CONTAINING MACROCYCLIC LIGANDS COVALENTLY ATTACHED TO SILICA GEL AND THEIR USE IN SEPARATING METAL CATIONS

Several polyaza-crowns and cyclams, each containing an allyl-oxymethyl or other monofunctional group capable of further reaction to attach it to silica gel, have been prepared. As an example of an attachment of a crown to silica gel, allyloxymethyl-substituted diaza-18-crown-6 was reacted with triethoxysilane to form the crown-substituted triethoxysilane This crown-silane material was heated on silica gel to effect a covalent attachment of the crown. The silica gel-bound macrocyclic ligands were found to interact with various metal cations with log K ( H2O) values similar to those of the same cations with unbound macrocycles. A tetraaza-crown bound to silica gel was found to quantitatively remove toxic heavy metal ions, such as Pb²⁺, Hg²⁺ Cd²⁺ Ag⁺and others at the ppb level, from large volumes of aqueous solutions containing those metal ions and much larger amounts of Na⁺Mg²⁺and Ca²⁺ions     

Cu2+ Selective Chromogenic Behavior of Calix[4]arene Derivative

This study involves the copper selective chromogenic response of 5, 11, 17, 23-Tetrakis (N-pyrrolidinomethyl)-25, 26, 27, 28-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene based mannich base (3). Complexation ability of (3) was explored by examining the effect of a series of various metal ions, such as Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Ag⁺, Ba²⁺, Ca²⁺, Mn²⁺, Mg²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cd²⁺, Co²⁺, Cu²⁺, Hg²⁺, Pb²⁺, Zn²⁺, Fe²⁺, Fe³⁺, and Al³⁺, by using UV-visible spectroscopy. Ligand (3) exhibited pronounced selectivity toward Cu²⁺ even in the presence of various co-existing ions. The stoichiometric analysis, i.e., Job's plot revealed that (3) form 1:1 complex with Cu²⁺ ion in DMF-H₂O system. The complexation phenomenon was confirmed by FT-IR spectroscopy that favors the selective nature of (3) with Cu²⁺.     

Removal of Fluoride from Water by Metal Ions (Al3+, La3+ and ZrO2+) Loaded Natural Zeolite

Abstract

In this study, the ion exchange of metal ions (Al³⁺, La³⁺ and ZrO²⁺) on modified zeolites was carried out using batch method. Fluoride removal from water using Al³⁺‐, La³⁺‐ and ZrO²⁺‐ exchanged zeolite was subsequently investigated to evaluate the fluoride sorption characteristics of the sorbents. Natural zeolite samples (<45 µm) were pre‐conditioned with HNO₃ solution (ZEO‐1), NaNO₃ solution (ZEO‐2), and deionized water (ZEO‐3) before loading Al³⁺, La³⁺, and ZrO²⁺ on zeolite. ZEO‐1 type zeolite had a higher capacity than ZEO‐2 and ZEO‐3 type zeolites. Metal exchange capacities are 0.233, 0.089, 0.090 mmol/g for ZrO²⁺‐, La³⁺‐, and Al³⁺‐ exchanged zeolite (ZEO‐1), respectively. Equilibrium isotherms fitted well to Langmuir and Freundlich models. Percent removal of fluoride from aqueous solution containing 2.5 mg F/L was 94% using metal loaded zeolite (ZEO‐1 type) at an adsorbent concentration of 6.00 g/L.     

Comprehensive study of the structural and electronic properties of complexes formed by Mz+ (Li+, Na+, K+, Be2+, Mg2+, Ca2+) cation and thiophene and its derivatives

The interactions of metal cations (Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Be²⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺) with thiophene and its derivatives have been investigated using MP2/6-311++G** and B3LYP/6-311++G** methods in the gas phase and the water solution. The following substituents are taken into considerations: F, Cl, Br, CH₃, OH and C₂H₃, which cover electron-withdrawing and electron-donating effects. The substituent, the metal cations and the solvent effects on the cation–π interactions are investigated. The physical properties such as dipole moment, chemical potential and chemical hardness of studied complexes have been systematically explored. Natural population analysis data, the electron density and Laplacian properties have been used to evaluate the cation–π interaction. The electron density (ρ) and Laplacian (?²ρ) properties, estimated by atoms-in-molecules calculations, indicate that the cation–π interactions possess low ρ and positive ?²ρ, which are in agreement with electrostatic character of the cation–π interactions. Charge transfer values are calculated using Mulliken charges and reveal that the electron charge transfer takes place from thiophene and its derivatives to the metal cation in the complexes under the study. To evaluate the aromaticity of the rings upon complexation, several well-established indices of aromaticity such as the nucleus-independent chemical shift and the harmonic oscillator model of aromaticity and the aromatic fluctuation index have been used. The molecular electrostatic potential is given the visual representation of the chemically active sites and comparative reactivity of atoms. Furthermore, the effects of interactions on NMR data have been used for more investigation of the analyzed complexes.     

Effective synthesis of green nano-sized ceramic pigments by co-doping Zn2+, Cr3+ and Sm3+ into the cobalt-aluminate

A green nano-sized ceramic pigment Co_0.6Zn_0.4Al_0.8Cr_1.2-xSm_xO₄ has been successfully prepared by doping ions Zn²⁺, Cr³⁺, and Sm³⁺ into the crystalline CoAl₂O₄ spinel and using the complex-gel method along with agar as complexing and combustion agent. The Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Thermo-gravimeter, High resolution transmission electron microscopy, Automatic color reader, and UV Vis diffuse reflectance were applied to characterize the pigment power and its gel precursor. The results reveal that the introduction of Zn²⁺, Cr³⁺, and Sm³⁺ could change the occupation status of ions in the tetrahedral and octahedral framework of CoAl₂O₄ spinel, leading to the colorant variation of the blue cobalt pigment CoAl₂O₄, With increasing the content of Sm³⁺ ion, the reflection peak position of the pigments in visible spectrum appeared a red-shift, ie the color transition from blue green to yellow green, and the average reflectivity in the violet region decreased to 13.31%, and the band gap energy also changed from 3.47 to 3.20 eV. This illustrates the better UV absorption of this green pigment and can be used as UV shielding material. With the hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide solution treatment, this pigment was found to be durable in chemical stability.     

Selective removal of copper ions from multi‐component aqueous solutions using modified silica impregnated with LIX 84

A silica support impregnated with 2‐hydroxy‐5‐nonylacetophenone oxime (LIX 84) was prepared after surface modification by ‐aminopropyltriethoxysilane. Fixed‐bed tests were conducted to investigate the capabilities of the prepared adsorbent with respect to the selective removal of copper ions from multi‐metal solutions. Break‐through curves were obtained using the modified silica for a solution containing Cu²⁺, Cd²⁺, Ni²⁺, Co²⁺ and Zn²⁺, as well as an industrial electronics wastewater sample. The copper adsorption capacities for the multi‐metal solution and the wastewater were 0.175 and 0.198 mmolg⁻¹, respectively under the conditions used in this study. The copper recovery ratios for the modified silica treated with the multi‐metal solution and the wastewater were 86 and 91%, respectively after treating with 0.1 moldm⁻³ HNO₃. The results show that the modified silica, prepared here, has potential value for the selective removal of copper ions from multi‐component aqueous solutions containing multi‐metals using a fixed‐bed reactor. © 2000 Society of Chemical Industry     

Laser synthesis and luminescence properties of SrAl2O4:Eu2+, Dy3+ phosphors

A laser melting method has been developed for the synthesis of highly luminescent, long-lasting SrAl₂O₄:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ phosphors. The high temperature achieved in high-power density CO₂ laser irradiation of mixtures of SrCO₃, Al₂O₃, Eu₂O₃, and Dy₂O₃ enabled the one-step, fast synthesis of these phosphors in air at atmospheric pressure. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy characterization studies reveal that the produced materials consist of monoclinic SrAl₂O₄ grains extensively surrounded by rare-earth ion-enriched grain boundaries. The photoluminescence properties of laser-produced SrAl₂O₄:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ materials are discussed. The results reported here suggest that this laser melting method is a promising route for the synthesis of ceramic phosphors. It is presented as an alternative to the conventional sol–gel and solid-state methods, which require the use of high-temperature furnaces, flux additives, and reducing atmospheres.     

Effects of Ni2+, Zr4+, or Ti4+ doping on the electromagnetic and microwave absorption properties of CaMnO3 particles

Although CaMnO₃ has been widely studied and used for its thermoelectric properties and giant magnetoresistance effect, little information exists about its application for microwave absorption. In this study, we synthesized CaMnO₃, CaNi_0.05Mn_0.95O₃ CaTi_0.05Mn_0.95O₃ and CaZr_0.05Mn_0.95O₃ with an orthorhombic system using a simple high-temperature solid-phase method. The minimum reflection loss value and effective absorption bandwidth could be efficiently improved due to the enhanced match complex permittivity produced after the Ni, Ti or Zr ions were substituted for Mn ions in CaMnO₃. The minimum reflection loss value increases to ?39.7 dB from ?14.1 dB and the effective absorption bandwidth increases to 4.9 GHz from 2.7 GHz. The magnetic loss results only in a negligible influence on the microwave absorption. The enhancement of microwave absorption properties was primarily due to the stronger polarization effect. When Ni²⁺, Ti⁴⁺, or Zr⁴⁺ is introduced in the CaMnO₃ lattice, the charge balance is broken, and the crystal lattice distortion increases because of the substitutive ions, interstitial ions, oxygen vacancy and exchange effect of Mn³⁺~Mn⁴⁺. The results indicate that CaMnO₃ with reasonable doping at the Mn-site could achieve excellent microwave properties of wide bandwidth, high-efficiency absorption, and adjustable response frequency.