Adsorption of lead ions on groundnut shell activated carbon

Isah U. A.; Yusuf A.I

Abstract

Adsorption of lead ions on groundnut shell activated carbon

This work focuses on the utilization of activated carbon prepared from groundnut shell for the removal of lead from water. The effects of temperature, contact time, and initial concentration of lead on the adsorption process have been investigated. Groundnut shell activated carbon is proven to be capable of removing lead from water with a very high efficiency under ambient conditions. Adsorption of lead onto groundnut shell activated carbon is best described by the pseudo second order kinetic model and the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model

Author(s): Isah U. A. and Yusuf A.I

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