Tinospora cordifolia derived biomass functionalized ZnO particles for effective removal of lead(ii), iron(iii), phosphate and arsenic(iii) from water.

ABSTRACT: Owing to the vast diversity in functional groups and cost effectiveness, biomass can be used for various applications. In the present study, biomass from Tinospora cordifolia (TnC) was prepared and grafted onto the surface of ZnO particles following a simple method. The TnC functionalized ZnO particles (ZnO@TnC) were characterized and exhibited excellent adsorption properties towards Pb²⁺ (506 mg g^-1), Fe³⁺ (358 mg g^-1) and PO₄ ^3- (1606 mg g^-1) and the Fe³⁺ adsorbed ZnO@TnC adsorbs AsO₂ ^1- (189 mg g^-1); the metal ions and anions were analyzed by ICP and IC. For reuse of ZnO@TnC, a desorption study was successfully carried out usi

SUBMITTER: Vyas G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9073610 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature