Novel microwave-assisted multiwall carbon nanotubes enhancing Cu (II) adsorption capacity in water

Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers

Volumn 53, Issue , 2015, Pages 140-152

  Mubarak, N M ^a,b   Sahu, J N ^a,c   Abdullah, E C ^d   Jayakumar, N S ^a   Ganesan, P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA   (Malaysia)

^b UCSI UNIVERSITY   (Malaysia)

^c FACULTY OF ENGINEERING   (Brunei Darussalam)

^d MALAYSIA JAPAN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Adsorption; Copper; Heavy metal; Microwave; MWCNTs; Separation

Indexed keywords

ADSORPTION; CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION; COPPER; HEAVY METALS; IRON COMPOUNDS; MICROWAVES; MULTIWALLED CARBON NANOTUBES (MWCN); NANOTUBES; ORGANOMETALLICS; SEPARATION;

FREUNDLICH AND LANGMUIR ISOTHERMS; HIGH ADSORPTION CAPACITY; MICROWAVE ASSISTED; MICROWAVE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION; MWCNTS; OPTIMUM CONDITIONS; PSEUDO SECOND ORDER; THERMODYNAMIC PARAMETER;

COPPER COMPOUNDS;

EID: 84937636358     PISSN: 18761070     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2015.02.016     Document Type: Article

References (80)

1. Muyibi S.A., Ambali A.R., Eissa G.S. Development-induced water pollution in Malaysia: policy implications from an econometric analysis. Water Policy 2008, 10(2):193-206.
2. Friberg L., Nordberg G.F., Vouk V.B. Handbook on the toxicology of metals 1979, 345. Elsevier North Holland, New York.
3. Upadhyayula V.K., Deng S., Mitchell M.C., Smith G.B. Application of carbon nanotube technology for removal of contaminants in drinking water: a review. Sci Total Environ 2009, 408(1):1-13.
4. Xu D., Tan X., Chen C., Wang X. Removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solution by oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes. J Hazard Mater 2008, 154(1-3):407-416.
5. Rao K., Mohapatra M., Anand S., Venkateswarlu P. Review on cadmium removal from aqueous solutions. Int J Eng Sci Technol 2010, 2(7).
6. Salmani M.H., Davoodi M., Ehrampoush M.H., Ghaneian M.T., Fallahzadah M.H. Removal of cadmium (II) from simulated wastewater by ion flotation technique. Iran J Environ Health Sci Eng 2013, 10(1):16.
7. 2+ ions from aqueous solutions by multiwalled carbon nanotubes. Carbon. 2003, 41(14):2787-2792.
8. Calderón J., Navarro M.E., Jimenez-Capdeville M.E., Santos-Diaz M.A., Golden A., Rodriguez-Leyva I., et al. Exposure to arsenic and lead and neuropsychological development in Mexican children. Environ Res 2001, 85(2):69-76.
9. 2+ ions from aqueous solutions by carbon nanotubes. Adsorpt Sci Technol 2003, 21(5):475-485.
10. Mubarak N., Daniel S., Khalid M., Tan J. Comparative study of functionalize and non-functionalized carbon nanotube for removal of copper from polluted water. Int J Chem Environ Eng 2012, 3(5):314-317.
11. Li Y., Liu F., Xia B., Du Q., Zhang P., Wang D., et al. Removal of copper from aqueous solution by carbon nanotube/calcium alginate composites. J Hazard Mater 2010, 177(1-3):876-880.
12. Stafiej A., Pyrzynska K. Adsorption of heavy metal ions with carbon nanotubes. Sep Purif Technol 2007, 58(1):49-52.
13. Mubarak N., Sahu J., Abdullah E., Jayakumar N. Removal of heavy metals from wastewater using carbon nanotubes. Sep Purif Rev 2014, 43(4):311-338.
14. Ruparelia J.P., Duttagupta S.P., Chatterjee A.K., Mukherji S. Potential of carbon nanomaterials for removal of heavy metals from water. Desalination 2008, 232(1-3):145-156.
15. Iijima S. Helical microtubules of graphitic carbon. Nature 1991, 354(6348):56-58.
16. Terrones M. Science and technology of the twenty-first century: synthesis, properties, and applications of carbon nanotubes. Annu Rev Mater Res 2003, 33(1):419-501.
17. Dai L, Mau A.W.H. Controlled synthesis and modification of carbon nanotubes and C60: carbon nanostructures for advanced polymeric composite materials. Adv Mater 2001, 13(12-13):899-913.
18. Javey A., Guo J., Wang Q., Lundstrom M., Dai H. Ballistic carbon nanotube field-effect transistors. Nature 2003, 424(6949):654-657.
19. Collins P.G., Zettl A., Bando H., Thess A., Smalley R.E. Nanotube nanodevice. Science 1997, 278(5335):100-102.
20. Li Y.H., Di Z.C., Luan Z.K., Ding J., Zuo H., Wu X.Q., et al. Removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution by carbon nanotubes: adsorption equilibrium and kinetics. J Environ Sci China 2004, 16:208-211.
21. 2+ using functionalized carbon nanotubes and magnetic biochar. J Environ Chem Eng 2013, 1(3):486-495.
22. Chen C., Hu J., Xu D., Tan X., Meng Y., Wang X. Surface complexation modeling of Sr (II) and Eu (III) adsorption onto oxidized multiwall carbon nanotubes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2008, 323(1):33-41.
23. Kabbashi N.A., Daoud J.I., Isam Y.Q., Mirghami M.E.S., Rosli N.F., Nurhasni F.R. Statistical analysis for removal of cadmium from aqueous solution at high pH. Aust J Basic Appl Sci. 2011, 5(6):440-446.
24. Colt J. Water quality requirements for reuse systems. Aquacult Eng 2006, 34(3):143-156.
25. Mubarak N.M., Sahu J.N., Abdullah E.C., Jayakumar N.S., Ganesan P. Single stage production of carbon nanotubes using microwave technology. Diam Relat Mater 2014, 48:52-59.
26. Masao Yamaguchi L.P., Seiji Akita, Yoshikazu Nakayama Effect of residual acetylene gas on growth of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes. Jpn J Appl Phys. 2008, 47:1937-1940.
27. Huang J.H., Chuang C.C., Tsai C.H. Effect of nickel thickness and microwave power on the growth of carbon nanotubes by microwave-heated chemical vapor deposition. Microelectron Eng 2003, 66(1-4):10-16.
28. Mubarak N.M., Yusof F., Alkhatib M.F. The production of carbon nanotubes using two-stage chemical vapor deposition and their potential use in protein purification. Chem Eng J 2011, 168(1):461-469.
29. Thines R.K., Mubarak N.M., Ruthiraan M., Abdullah E.C., Sahu J.N., Jayakumara N.S., et al. Adsorption isotherm and thermodynamics studies of Zn(II) on functionalized and non-functionalized carbon nanotubes. Adv Sci Eng Med 2014, 6(9):974-984.
30. Mubarak N., Thines R., Sajuni N., Abdullah E., Sahu J., Ganesan P., et al. Adsorption of chromium (VI) on functionalized and non-functionalized carbon nanotubes. Korean J Chem Eng 2014, 31(9):1582-1591.
31. Zhang J., Zou H., Qing Q., Yang Y., Li Q., Liu Z., et al. Effect of chemical oxidation on the structure of single-walled carbon nanotubes. J Phys Chem B 2003, 107(16):3712-3718.
32. Oye M.M., Yim S., Fu A., Schwanfelder K., Meyyappan M., Nguyen C.V. Surface smoothness effect for the direct growth of carbon nanotubes on bulk FeCrAl metal substrates. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2010, 10(6):4082-4088.
33. Mubarak N.M., Wong J.R., Tan K.W., Sahu J.N., Abdullah E.C., Jayakumar N.S., et al. Immobilization of cellulase enzyme on functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes. J Mol Catal B: Enzym 2014, 107(0):124-131.
34. Grobert N., Hare J.P., Hsu W.-K., Kroto H.W., Terrones M., Walton D.R.M., et al. New advances in the creation of nanostructured materials. Pure Appl Chem. 1999, 71(11):2125-2130.
35. Chen M., Chen C.-M., Chen C.-F. Preparation of high yield multi-walled carbon nanotubes by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition at low temperature. J Mater Sci 2002, 37(17):3561-3567.
36. Kandah M.I., Meunier J.-L. Removal of nickel ions from water by multi-walled carbon nanotubes. J Hazard Mater 2007, 146(1-2):283-288.
37. Yang S., Li J., Shao D., Hu J., Wang X. Adsorption of Ni(II) on oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes: effect of contact time, pH, foreign ions and PAA. J Hazard Mater 2009, 166(1):109-116.
38. László K., Podkościelny P., Dabrowski A. Heterogeneity of activated carbons with different surface chemistry in adsorption of phenol from aqueous solutions. Appl Surf Sci 2006, 252(16):5752-5762.
39. 2-plasma-oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes: thermodynamics, kinetics, and desorption. ACS Appl Mater Interface 2011, 3(7):2585-2593.
40. Chen H., Li J., Shao D., Ren X., Wang X. Poly (acrylic acid) grafted multiwall carbon nanotubes by plasma techniques for Co (II) removal from aqueous solution. Chem Eng J 2012, 210:475-481.
41. Li J., Chen S., Sheng G., Hu J., Tan X., Wang X. Effect of surfactants on Pb (II) adsorption from aqueous solutions using oxidized multiwall carbon nanotubes. Chem Eng J 2011, 166(2):551-558.
42. 3heterojunctionnanocomposites with enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance. Dalton Trans 2013, 42(37):13417-13424.
43. Yang X., Li J., Wen T., Ren X., Huang Y., Wang X. Adsorption of naphthalene and its derivatives on magnetic graphene composites and the mechanism investigation. Colloids Surf A 2013, 422(0):118-125.
44. Kuan H.-C., Ma C.-C.M., Chang W.-P., Yuen S.-M., Wu H.-H., Lee T.-M. Synthesis, thermal, mechanical and rheological properties of multiwall carbon nanotube/waterborne polyurethane nanocomposite. Compos Sci Technol 2005, 65(11-12):1703-1710.
45. Stevens J.L., Huang A.Y., Peng H., Chiang I.W., Khabashesku V.N., Margrave J.L. Sidewall amino-functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes through fluorination and subsequent reactions with terminal diamines. Nano Lett 2003, 3(3):331-336.
46. Peng H., Alemany L.B., Margrave J.L., Khabashesku V.N. Sidewall carboxylic acid functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes. J Am Chem Soc 2003, 125(49):15174-15182.
47. Chen C., Hu J., Shao D., Li J., Wang X. Adsorption behavior of multiwall carbon nanotube/iron oxide magnetic composites for Ni(II) and Sr(II). J Hazard Mater 2009, 164(2-3):923-928.
48. 2+ removal using modified carbon nanotube and magnetic biochar. Int J Nanosci 2014, 1350044.
49. Binks B.P., Rodrigues J.A. Influence of surfactant structure on the double inversion of emulsions in the presence of nanoparticles. Colloids Surf A 2009, 345(1-3):195-201.
50. Sheng G., Wang S., Hu J., Lu Y., Li J., Dong Y., et al. Adsorption of Pb(II) on diatomite as affected via aqueous solution chemistry and temperature. Colloids Surf A 2009, 339(1-3):159-166.
51. Smith B.C. Infrared spectral interpretation: a systematic approach 1998, CRC press.
52. Zhang H., Guo H., Deng X., Gu P., Chen Z., Jiao Z. Functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes via surface unpaired electrons. Nanotechnology 2010, 21(8):085706.
53. Das N., Dalai A., Soltan Mohammadzadeh J.S., Adjaye J. The effect of feedstock and process conditions on the synthesis of high purity CNTs from aromatic hydrocarbons. Carbon. 2006, 44(11):2236-2245.
54. 6 as an active carbon source for a large scale synthesis of carbon nanotubes by chemical vapour deposition. Appl Catal A: Gen 2005, 279(1-2):89-97.
55. Kuo C.-S., Bai A., Huang C.-M., Li Y.-Y., Hu C.-C., Chen C.-C. Diameter control of multiwalled carbon nanotubes using experimental strategies. Carbon 2005, 43(13):2760-2768.
56. Chen C., Wang X. Adsorption of Ni(II) from aqueous solution using oxidized multiwall carbon nanotubes. Ind Eng Chem Res 2006, 45(26):9144-9149.
57. Chen C.-W., Kao C.-M., Chen C.-F., Dong C.-D. Distribution and accumulation of heavy metals in the sediments of Kaohsiung Harbor, Taiwan. Chemosphere 2007, 66(8):1431-1440.
58. Moradi O., Zare K., Yari M. Interaction of some heavy metal ions with single walled carbon nanotube. Int J Nano Dim 2011, 1(3):203-220.
59. Carbon nanotubes-the promising adsorbent in wastewater treatment. J Phys: Conf Ser 2007, IOP Publishing. Y. Li, Y. Zhao, W. Hu, I. Ahmad, Y. Zhu, X. Peng (Eds.).
60. 2+ onto as-produced and modified carbon nanotubes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2007, 311(2):338-346.
61. Tumin N.D., Chuah A.L., Zawani Z., Rashid S.A. Adsorption of copper from aqueous solution by Elais Guineensis kernel activated carbon. J Eng Sci Technol 2008, 3(2):180-189.
62. Gabaldon C., Marzal P., Seco A., Gonzalez J.A. Cadmium and copper removal by a granular activated carbon in laboratory column systems. Sep Sci Technol 2000, 35(7):1039-1053.
63. Ngah W., Fatinathan S. Adsorption of Cu (II) ions in aqueous solution using chitosan beads, chitosan-GLA beads and chitosan-alginate beads. Chem Eng J 2008, 143(1):62-72.
64. Corapcioglu M.O., Huang C.P. The adsorption of heavy metals onto hydrous activated carbon. Water Res 1987, 21(9):1031-1044.
65. Li Y.-H., Wang S., Luan Z., Ding J., Xu C., Wu D. Adsorption of cadmium(II) from aqueous solution by surface oxidized carbon nanotubes. Carbon 2003, 41(5):1057-1062.
66. 3 particle and its application to adsorption of metal ions. J Mater Res 2006, 21(05):1269-1273.
67. Gao Z., Bandosz T.J., Zhao Z., Han M., Qiu J. Investigation of factors affecting adsorption of transition metals on oxidized carbon nanotubes. J Hazard Mater 2009, 167(1-3):357-365.
68. 2+ on carbon nanotubes. Water Res 2005, 39(4):605-609.
69. Anderson M.J., Whitcomb P.J. RSM Simplified: Optimizing Processes Using Response Surface Methods for Design of Experiments 2005, Productivity Press.
70. Sahu J., Acharya J., Meikap B. Response surface modeling and optimization of chromium (VI) removal from aqueous solution using Tamarind wood activated carbon in batch process. J Hazard Mater 2009, 172(2):818-825.
71. 2+ from aqueous solutions onto surface oxidized carbon nanotubes. Desalination 2009, 249(1):18-23.
72. Pehlivan E., Yanik B., Ahmetli G., Pehlivan M. Equilibrium isotherm studies for the uptake of cadmium and lead ions onto sugar beet pulp. Bioresour Technol 2008, 99(9):3520-3527.
73. Kinniburgh D.G. General purpose adsorption isotherms. Environ Sci Technol 1986, 20(9):895-904.
74. Temkin M.J., Pyzhev V. Acta Physiochim URSS 1940, 12:217.
75. Günay A., Arslankaya E., Tosun I. Lead removal from aqueous solution by natural and pretreated clinoptilolite: adsorption equilibrium and kinetics. J Hazard Mater 2007, 146(1):362-371.
76. Langergren S.S., Svenska B.K. The theory of adsorption of solutes. Veternskapsakad Handlingar 1898, 24(4):1-39.
77. Ho Y.-S. Second-order kinetic model for the sorption of cadmium onto tree fern: a comparison of linear and non-linear methods. Water Res 2006, 40(1):119-125.
78. Ho Y.S., McKay G. Pseudo-second order model for sorption processes. Process Biochem 1999, 34(5):451-465.
79. Tofighy M.A., Mohammadi T. Adsorption of divalent heavy metal ions from water using carbon nanotube sheets. J Hazard Mater 2011, 185(1):140-147.
80. 3 particles. J Univ Sci Technol Beijing 2007, 14(1):77-84.