Published 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Magnetic niobia as adsorbent of organic contaminants in aqueous medium: effect of temperature and pH

  • 1. Universidade Federal de Lavras, MG (Brazil). Dept. de Quimica

Description

This work describes novel materials based on pure iron oxide and iron oxide/niobia composite to produce a magnetic adsorbent. These materials were prepared with synthetic iron oxide and characterized by powder XRD, SEM, FTIR, TPR and Moessbauer spectroscopy. Results showed that the main iron oxides formed were goethite (α FeOOH) and maghemite (γFe2O3) with small particle size. The iron oxide and iron oxide/niobia composite showed high adsorption ability for organic compounds. The positive enthalpy indicated an endothermic adsorption process suggesting physical adsorption. (author)

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Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Portuguese)
Niobia magnetica como adsorvente de contaminantes organicos em meio aquoso: efeito da temperatura e do pH

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Quimica Nova
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 518-522
ISSN
0100-4042
CODEN
QUNODK

Optional Information

Notes
22 refs., 7 figs., 2 tabs.