Multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and iron oxide impregnated carbon nanotubes (CNTs-iron oxide) were investigated for the adsorption of hazardous toluene and paraxylene (p-xylene) from aqueous solution. Pure CNTs were impregnated with iron oxides nanoparticles using wet impregnation technique. Various characterization techniques including thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy...

As part of our efforts to model enhanced coalbed methane recovery and CO2 sequestration in coalbeds, we have investigated the pure adsorption isotherm behavior of five dry coals namely, Illinois #6, Wyodak sub-bituminous, Pocahontas, Beulah Zap, and Upper Freeport coal. Using a volumetric technique, isotherms of pure methane, nitrogen, CO2 and ethane were measured at a temperature of 328.15 K (...

The present work investigates the equilibrium adsorption of Chrysene on multi-walled carbon nanotubes at 293, 303 and 313°K, and determines the equilibrium adsorption isotherms and thermodynamic parameters (ΔG, ΔH and ΔS). The values of ΔH and ΔG suggested that the adsorption of Chrysene onto MWCNTs was endothermic and nonspontaneous.The experimental data were analyzed using Langmuir, Freundlic...

This study investigates the capacity of granular activated carbon (GAC) for the storage of methane through the equilibrium adsorption. An experimental apparatus consist of a dual adsorption vessel was set up for the measurement of equilibrium adsorption of methane on GAC using volumetric technique (pressure decay). Experimental isotherms of methane adsorption were determined by the measurement ...

Adsorption characteristics of potentially toxic metals in single- and multi-metal forms onto ferronickel slag were evaluated. Competitive sorption of metals by ferronickel slag has never been reported previously. The maximum adsorption capacities of toxic metals on ferronickel were in the order of Cd (10.2 mg g(-1)) > Cu (8.4 mg g(-1)) > Zn (4.4 mg g(-1)) in the single-metal adsorption isotherm...

Water pollution caused by the lead(II) from the spent liquor has caught much attention. The research from the theoretical model to application fundaments is of vital importance. In this study, lead(II) adsorption isotherms are investigated using a series of hybrid membranes containing mercapto groups (-SH groups) as the hybrid adsorbents. To determine the best fitting equation, the experimental...

The performance of MSU-S and its forms modified with phosphotungstic acid (HPW) and nickel (Ni) for the desulfurization and denitrogenation of model diesel fuel were studied. According to the results of the characteristic tests (N2 adsorption-desorption, XRD, SEM, and NH3-TPD), heteropoly acid incorporation causes higher acidity along with a negligible loss of structural a...

The performances of nine biosorbents derived from dead fungal biomass were investigated for their ability to remove Reactive Black 5 from aqueous solution. The biosorption data for removal of Reactive Black 5 were readily modeled using the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Kinetic analysis based on both pseudo-second-order and Weber-Morris models indicated intraparticle diffusion was the rate limit...

Human activities such as fossil fuel burning, car exhaust, mining, agriculture, and the incineration of solid liquid wastes all contribute to water pollution by heavy metals, therefore this poisoning poses a threat living beings. To minimize natural waters, As adsorption process metal in solutions, it is critical identify effective strategies for getting rid these toxins. This study involves ch...

This paper presents the feasibility of removal of MB dye from aqueous solution using activated carbon prepared from Usoro fiber (Adenia lobata). FTIR analysis revealed that many functional groups were present on the surface of the adsorbent. The adsorption Kinetics was analyzed by pseudo first order, pseudo second order and intra particle diffusion kinetics models. Results showed that MB adsorp...