Adsorption Studies of Cr (VI) and Fe (II) Aqua Solutions Using Rubber Tree Leaves as an Adsorbent
Author Affiliations
- 1Faculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Campus Jeli, 17600, Jeli, Kelantan, MALAYSIA
- 2Faculty of Agro Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Campus Jeli, 17600, Jeli, Kelantan, MALAYSIA
Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 2, Issue (12), Pages 52-56, December,22 (2013)
Abstract
The study on adsorption capacity of metal ions Cr (VI) and Fe (II) was carried out on rubber tree leaves (RTL). The extent of adsorption was evaluated by varying several physico-chemical parameters viz, initial concentration, contact time and pH. The variation in concentration of metal ions after adsorption was analyzed by using atomic absorption spectrophometer (AAS). The results revealed the rubber leaves are valuable adsorbent for the removal of metal ions as the experimental data was followed by Langmuir and Freudlich models.
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