Published December 2017 | Version v1
Journal article

Investigation of Cu(II) adsorption on Slovak bentonites and illite/smectite for agricultural applications

  • 1. Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava (Slovakia). Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences
  • 2. Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague (Czech Republic). Department of Nuclear Chemistry, Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering
  • 3. Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava (Slovakia). Department of Nuclear Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences

Description

Research and evaluation of bentonites adsorption properties are unavoidable steps for formulation of migration model for significant heavy metals like cooper. Influence of contact time, pH and adsorbent dosage on copper adsorption by natural Slovak bentonites Jelsovy potok, Lieskovec and illite/smectite Dolna Ves were studied. Influence of contact time proved fast adsorption process. The equilibrium study was well-characterized by Langmuir model of isotherm and the value of maximum adsorption capacity was obtained by Jelsovy potok. Based on these results it is possible to conclude that investigated adsorbents have satisfying adsorption properties for copper and can be used in waste and environmental management for removal of copper. (author)

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Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
314
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 2425-2435
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

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