Abstract
The capacity of ion exchange resins, IRN77 and SKN1, for removal of cobalt from aqueous solution has been investigated under different conditions namely initial solution pH, initial metal-ion concentration, and contact time. The equilibrium data obtained in this study have been found to fit both the Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms. The adsorption of Co(II) on these resins follows first-order reversible kinetics. The film diffusion of Co(II) in these ion exchange resins was shown to be the main rate limiting step. The studies showed that these cation exchange resins can be used as efficient adsorbent material for the removal of Co(II) from aqueous solutions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1783-1793 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Water Research |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adsorption isotherms
- Adsorption kinetics
- Cobalt(II)
- Ion exchange resin
- Wastewater
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecological Modelling
- Water Science and Technology
- Waste Management and Disposal
- Pollution