Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7086470 Bioresource Technology 2012 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We study the simultaneous adsorption of zinc and cadmium on the brown alga Macrocystis pyrifera. ► The treatment with calcium improved the biosorbent uptake capacity. ► Several models were applied to obtain the rate limiting mechanisms and thermodynamic parameters. ► In bicomponent solutions, about 75% of the biosorption occurs without competition. ► The recovery the metals was possible using HNO3 with no damage for the biosorbent.
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Zinc and cadmium biosorption by untreated and calcium-treated Macrocystis pyrifera in a batch system
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