Removal of Lead and Arsenic from Aqueous Solution by Biochar Produced from Locally-Sourced Biomass

Author

Sergio I. Mireles, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

7-2017

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences

First Advisor

Dr. Jihoon Kang

Second Advisor

Dr. Chu-Lin Cheng

Third Advisor

Dr. Jason Parsons

Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness of four adsorbent materials, pyrolyzed corn stover, orange peel, pistachio shell, and magnetic biochar for their ability to adsorb lead (Pb) and arsenic (As III, As V) from aqueous solution. An increase in adsorption was seen as the pH of the solution increased from pH 2 to pH 6. Magnetic orange peel biochar with Fe3O4 particles precipitated on the surface of biochar was synthetized by co-precipitation and used for arsenic adsorption. Initial pH value had an influence on the adsorption behavior of As (III) and As (V). In the pH range of 2–6, As (V) adsorption was observed to decrease with increasing pH, with highest adsorption occurring at pH 2; As (III) adsorption had the highest capacity around pH 4–6.

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Mireles, Sergio I., "Removal of Lead and Arsenic from Aqueous Solution by Biochar Produced from Locally-Sourced Biomass" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 288.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/288