Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
Removal of Atenolol From Aqueous Solutions by Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Modified With Ozone: Kinetic and Equilibrium Study Publisher Pubmed



Dehdashti B1 ; Amin MM2, 3 ; Pourzamani H2, 3 ; Rafati L4 ; Mokhtari M1
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Environmental Science and Technology Research Center, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
  2. 2. Environment Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Research Center for Health, Safety and Environment (RCHSE), Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran

Source: Water Science and Technology Published:2018


Abstract

The aim of study is removal of atenolol from aqueous solutions by multiwalled carbon nanotubes modified with ozone. The design of the experiment was adopted across four levels with the L16 matrix arrangement. The factors influencing atenolol adsorption include changes in the pH value, contact time, the dose of the modified multiwall carbon nanotube, and the initial concentration of atenolol in the solution; these factors were evaluated along with the extent of their influence on removal efficiency. Data analyses were performed by the Design Expert 6 software. The results indicated that the pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, and the initial concentration were 7, 20 min, 0.15 g/L and 1 mg/L, respectively. In this state, the removal efficiency was calculated to be 75.79%. The maximum adsorption capacity was obtained as 5.05 mg/g under optimal conditions. The data were analyzed using adsorption models obtained from the isotherm fitting tool software. The results suggested that the data had a greater congruence with the Freundlich model (corrected Akaike information criterion ¼ 2.58). Furthermore, the kinetics of the reactions followed pseudo second order kinetics (R2 ¼ 0.95). Based on this study, it can be concluded that modified multiwall carbon nanotubes enjoy high potential and efficiency as adsorbents for the removal of atenolol from aqueous solutions. © 2018 IWA Publishing. All rights reserved.
Experts (# of related papers)
Other Related Docs
21. Adsorption of Phenol From Aqueous Solution by Modified Zeolite With Fecl3, International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering (2012)
24. Removal of Phenol From Aqueous Solutions by Rice Husk Ash and Activated Carbon, Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences (2006)
26. Removal of Nitrate From Aqueous Solution Using Nanocrystalline Cellulose, International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering (2016)
27. Degradation of Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate in Aqueous Solution by Advanced Oxidation Process, International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering (2015)
29. Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Water Treatment: Recent Advances, Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry (2021)
36. Benzene Removal by Nano Magnetic Particles Under Continuous Condition From Aqueous Solutions, Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering (2014)
40. Decolorization of Synthetic Wastewaters by Nickel Oxide Nanoparticle, International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering (2012)
47. Removal of Acid Red 14 by Pumice Stone As a Low Cost Adsorbent: Kinetic and Equilibrium Study, Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (2012)