Pristine and Magnetic Kenaf Fiber Biochar for Cd²⁺ Adsorption from Aqueous Solution.

ABSTRACT: Development of strategies for removing heavy metals from aquatic environments is in high demand. Cadmium is one of the most dangerous metals in the environment, even under extremely low quantities. In this study, kenaf and magnetic biochar composite were prepared for the adsorption of Cd²⁺. The synthesized biochar was characterized using (a vibrating-sample magnetometer VSM), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The adsorption batch study was carried out to investigate the influence of pH, kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamics on Cd²⁺ adsorption. The characterization results demonstrated that the biochar contained iron particles that help in impr

SUBMITTER: Saeed AAH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8345446 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature