Batch lead(II) removal from aqueous solution by peat: Equilibrium and kinetics

Y. S. Ho, G. McKay*

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Abstract

The sorption of lead ions onto peat has been studied. Equilibrium isotherms have been measured and modelled. Kinetic studies have been carried out in a batch adsorber to study the effect of initial concentration, agitation and temperature. A pseudo-second order kinetic model has been proposed to correlate the experimental data.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)165-173
Number of pages9
JournalProcess Safety and Environmental Protection
Volume77
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Kinetics
  • Lead
  • Peat
  • Sorption

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