Removal of thorium(IV) from aqueous solution by biosorption onto modified powdered waste sludge: experimental design approach

PAMUKOĞLU M. Y. , KIRKAN B. , Senyurt M.

JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY, vol.314, no.1, pp.343-352, 2017 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 314 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10967-017-5349-0
  • Title of Journal : JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
  • Page Numbers: pp.343-352

Abstract

The biosorption of radioactive Th(IV) ions in the aqueous solutions onto the modified powdered waste sludge (MPWS) has been examined. In this context, the parameters affecting biosorption of Th(IV) from aqueous solutions has been examined by using MPWS biosorbent in Box Behnken statistical experimental design. The structure of MPWS biosorbent was characterized by using SEM and BET techniques. According to the experimental design results, MPWS and Th(IV) concentrations should be kept high to achieve the maximum efficiency in Th(IV) biosorption. On the other hand, MPWS, which is also used as a biosorbent, is an economical, effective and natural biosorbent.