Utilization of synthetic nano-cryptomelane for enhanced scavenging of cesium and cobalt ions from single and binary solutions

Abstract The feasibility of using nano-cryptomelane for elimination cobalt and cesium metal ions from their single binary solutions was studied. In this respect, the material prepared characterized to confirm its chemical composition structure. Results illustrate that synthesized has a tunnel structure with particle size ranged between 4 6 nm. detected by conducting series batch experiments determination kinetic equilibrium performance removal process. All characteristic Raman bands Mn–O lattice vibrations within (2 × 2) MnO octahedral are observed which formation nano-cryptomelane. specific surface area (SSA) calculated equal 299.03 m 2 /g while fractal information ( D s ) was2.53. process sensitivity changes H + concentration is attributed in structural elements-species distribution at solid/aqueous interface. pH optimum value desired 5 exchange Cs and/or Co 2+ K ions. studies show Langmuir isotherm model more fitted experimental data than Freundlich model.