Lead removal by Spirulina platensis biomass

被引：29

作者：

Al-Homaidan, Ali A. ^{[1
]}

Al-Abbad, Aljawharah F. ^{[1
]}

Al-Hazzani, Amal A. ^{[1
]}

Al-Ghanayem, Abdullah A. ^{[2
]}

Alabdullatif, Jamila A. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] King Saud Univ, Coll Sci, Dept Bot & Microbiol, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia

[2] Shaqra Univ, Coll Appl Med Sci, Dept Clin Lab Sci, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION | 2016年 / 18卷 / 02期

关键词：

biosorption; heavy metals; aqueous solutions; microalgae; AQUEOUS-SOLUTION; ARTHROSPIRA PLATENSIS; BIOSORPTION; IONS; PB(II); CU(II); CD(II); NI(II);

D O I：

10.1080/15226514.2015.1073673

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

In this investigation, we report on the biosorption of Pb (II) from aqueous solutions by the nonliving biomass of the micro-alga (cyanobacterium) Spirulina platensis. Propagation of the micro-alga was carried out in outside oblong raceway ponds. The biomass was cleaned, dried and used for the investigation. The effects of pH, adsorbent dose, temperature, initial concentration of Pb (II), and contact time on the adsorption of lead by the dry biomass were studied. The experiments were carried out in 250ml conical flasks containing 100ml of test solutions using an orbital incubator at 150rpm. Concentrations of the metal before and after the experiments were measured using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Very high levels of Pb (II) removal (>91%) were obtained. The optimum conditions for maximal adsorption by S. platensis were found to be pH 3; 2g of adsorbent dose; incubation at 26 degrees C; 100mg/l of lead initial concentration and 60 minutes of contact time. The experimental data fitted well with Freundlich isotherm equation with R-2 values greater than 0.97. Based on our results, we recommend the utilization of S. platensis biomass for heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions.

引用

页码：184 / 189

页数：6

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