Zeolite as alternative materials for removal of Zn+2 from aqueous solutions

Authors

  • Tatiana Arruda Correia
  • Mari Lucia Campos
  • Jaime Antônio de Almeida
  • David José Miquelluti
  • Maurício César de Souza

Keywords:

Removal, Efluentes treatment, Zeolites, Zinc.

Abstract

The aim of this paper was to evaluate the capacity of zinc (Zn) removal in zeolitic materials available in the region of Planalto Catarinenese, in Southern Brazil (Zeobasalt), comparing its efficiency with a commercial zeolite from Cuba (Zeopure). The studies Zn removal capacity by the zeolites were separated in three stages, as follows: (i) no change in the ionic force and no change in solution pH; (ii) no change in the ionic force of the solution in two pH values of 4.5 and 5.5; and (iii) Zn removal in the presence of Cd and Cu. There was no statistical difference between the two zeolites for the mean percentage of Zn removal (98%), in pH 8.3. The adsorbed percentage of Zn was not influenced by the pH increase from 4.5 to 5.5. The presence of Cd e Cu did not influence the percentage of Zn removed.

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CORREIA, Tatiana Arruda; CAMPOS, Mari Lucia; ALMEIDA, Jaime Antônio de; MIQUELLUTI, David José; SOUZA, Maurício César de. Zeolite as alternative materials for removal of Zn+2 from aqueous solutions. Revista de Ciências Agroveterinárias, Lages, v. 9, n. 2, p. 187–194, 2010. Disponível em: https://periodicos.udesc.br/index.php/agroveterinaria/article/view/5299. Acesso em: 9 nov. 2024.

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Research Article - Science of Soil and Environment

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