Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5157772 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2017 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, modified alginate biosorbent has shown a remarkably selective adsorption of Au (III) ions from multi-metallic solutions containing equal moles of Au (III), Pd (II), Pt (IV), Co (II), Ni (II) and Cu (II) ions under acidic conditions. The maximum uptake capacity of Au (III) was found to be 8.47 mmol gâ1 at 323.15 K. Adsorption of Au (III) by modified alginate biosorbent was accompanied by chemical reduction of Au (III), leading to the formation of gold nanocrystals and microcrystals. Biosorption and reduction of Au (III) in acidic media are mediated by the electrostatic and covalent interactions between Au (III) and hydroxyl, carboxyl, amino and CS functional groups of modified alginate adsorbent.
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Authors
Xiangpeng Gao, Yan Zhang, Yuming Zhao,