Continuous Adsorption of Copper Ions by Chitosan-Based Fiber in Adsorption Bed
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 145, Issue 8
Abstract
Continuous adsorption of copper ions on a chitosan-based fibrous adsorbent was investigated in the adsorption bed. The experiment was carried out at various flow rates (11.8, 20.2, and ) and inlet concentrations (50, 100, and ). The breakthrough time decreased with increases in flow rate and initial copper ion concentration. A Thomas model and Yoon–Nelson model were applied to the experimental data. The maximum adsorption capacity from the Thomas model was found to be . A one-dimensional water quality model was used to investigate the migration process of copper ions in a sudden pollution accident in a river. Chitosan-based fibrous adsorbent installed in the lower reaches could reduce the harmful effects of heavy metals on the river ecosystem.
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Acknowledgments
This work is financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (51278295) and Basic ability improvement project for young and middle-aged teachers in colleges and universities in Guangxi Province (2018KY0663).
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