Eggshell membrane as a novel bio sorbent for remediation of boron from desalinated water
| Author | Al-Ghouti M.A. |
| Author | Khan M. |
| Available date | 2020-02-05T08:53:05Z |
| Publication Date | 2018 |
| Publication Name | Journal of Environmental Management |
| Resource | Scopus |
| ISSN | 3014797 |
| Abstract | This study investigated the use of eggshell membrane (ESM) as a bio-sorbent and the effect of temperature, pH, and initial concentration on its efficiency. Furthermore, by altering the chemical composition, modified eggshell membrane (MESM) was prepared, and its efficiency was compared with the ESM. Results showed that the adsorption of boron preferred an acidic condition; pH 6 at 35 �C. In addition, the positive value of ?H� suggested that the reaction favored endothermic pathway, while the negative value for ?G� further suggested that the adsorption process was spontaneous. Furthermore, the ESM could adsorb 97% of boron, while MESM was able to adsorb 95%. From the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), different functional groups were recorded on the surface of the ESM and MESM, and they played key role in the boron adsorption mechanisms. Linear Freundlich model was suggested to best describe the experimental data with 99.4% correlation coefficient. 2017 Elsevier Ltd |
| Sponsor | The publication was made possible by UREP grant # [ 20-119-1-021 ] from Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar foundation). The findings achieved herein are solely the responsibility of the author[s]. The authors would like to express deepest thanks to Mr. Ahmed El Khatat at the Chemical Engineering department for his constant co-operation throughout my project. Special thanks to Mr. Abdol Ali Moghaddasi, Dana Da'na and Ms. Nusrath Salih at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Ms. Muneera Al-Qahtani at the Central Lab Unit and Mr. Hamood AlSaadi at the Environmental Science Center for their assistance. |
| Language | en |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Subject | Boron Desalinated water Eggshell membrane Remediation |
| Type | Article |
| Pagination | 405-416 |
| Volume Number | 207 |
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