Ciobanu, A.A.; Bulgariu, D.; Ionescu, I.A.; Puiu, D.M.; Vasile, G.G.; Bulgariu, L. Evaluation of Thermodynamic Parameters for Cu(II) Ions Biosorption on Algae Biomass and Derived Biochars. Symmetry2023, 15, 1500.
Ciobanu, A.A.; Bulgariu, D.; Ionescu, I.A.; Puiu, D.M.; Vasile, G.G.; Bulgariu, L. Evaluation of Thermodynamic Parameters for Cu(II) Ions Biosorption on Algae Biomass and Derived Biochars. Symmetry 2023, 15, 1500.
Ciobanu, A.A.; Bulgariu, D.; Ionescu, I.A.; Puiu, D.M.; Vasile, G.G.; Bulgariu, L. Evaluation of Thermodynamic Parameters for Cu(II) Ions Biosorption on Algae Biomass and Derived Biochars. Symmetry2023, 15, 1500.
Ciobanu, A.A.; Bulgariu, D.; Ionescu, I.A.; Puiu, D.M.; Vasile, G.G.; Bulgariu, L. Evaluation of Thermodynamic Parameters for Cu(II) Ions Biosorption on Algae Biomass and Derived Biochars. Symmetry 2023, 15, 1500.
Abstract
The removal of metal ions by biosorption on inexpensive materials is still a challenge for environmental engineering research. In this study, marine green algae biomass (Ulva lactuca sp.) and the biochars obtained from this biomass, at 320 C (BC-320) and 550 C (BC-550), were used as biosorbents for the removal of Cu(II) ions from aqueous solution. In addition to comparing the biosorption capacities, the determination of the thermodynamic parameters allows the choice of the most suitable material for the biosorption processes. The experimental results, obtained for Cu(II) ions biosorption on each biosorbent (algae biomass (AB), BC-320 and BC-550), at three different temperatures (10, 30 and 50 C) were analyzed using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, while pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order and intra-particle diffusions models were used to model the kinetic data. The biosorption of Cu(II) ions is best described by the Langmuir model and the pseudo-second kinetic model, regardless of the type of biosorbent. The maximum biosorption capacity (qmax, mg/g) depends on the temperature, but also on the type of biosorbent, and follow the order: BC-320 < AB < BC-550. Using the experimental isotherms, the thermodynamic parameters (G0, H0 and S0) for the biosorption of Cu(II) ions on each biosorbent were calculated. The analysis of the obtained values constitutes the main arguments in choosing BC-550 as the most effective biosorbent for the removal of Cu(II) ions from aqueous media.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Water Science and Technology
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