S. Daneshfozoun ¹, Reedzwan Redza ¹, Dai-Viet N. Vo ², Nasser Mohamed Ramli ¹, M. Azmuddin Abdullah ³, Bawadi Abdullah ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Malaysia
2 Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, University Malaysia Pahang,Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
3 Institute of Marine Biotechnology, University Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

Abstract

Background/Objectives: A batch adsorption process of Pb (II) ions from aqueous solution using modified magnetic nanocomposite from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB). Methods: OPEFB waste was ground using grinder and hammer mill prior to magnetize using Fe2O3 to produce a nano-composite with a final size range of 0.005-0.02 mm. The adsorbent was characterized using FESEM. Batch adsorption study was performed at different temperatures (298-338K) and initial Pb concentrations (100–1000 ppm). Findings: The adsorbent morphology reveals the dense structure with pores that would increase the surface area of adsorbent. The dynamic equilibrium between fluid and solid phase is achieved approximately 60-65 min and 45 min for OPEFB and MN-EFB respectively. MN-EFB exhibits better adsorption efficiency (the best: 93.7%) as compared to raw OPEFB (the best: 78%). The pseudo-second-order kinetic fitted well with the experimental data. The activation energy of sorption obtained was 22.76 kJ mol−1 indicates that physical sorption also contributes to the adsorption process. Application/Improvements: Bio-sorbent with magnetic properties provides better removal efficiency, high reusability and suitable to be used in the industry to remove heavy metals from wastewater.

Keywords

Batch Adsorption, Heavy Metals Removal and Physisorption, Magnetic Nano Composite

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