Removal of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solution Using Bentonite: The Effect of Adsorbent Dose on Characteristic, Isotherm and Kinetic Study

Abstract:

One kind of heavy metal that comes from industrial waste is Cr (VI), which is obtained from steel, textile, tanning, photography, dyes, explosives, matches, and fuel mobilization waste. Cr (VI) is a carcinogen and extremely hazardous to both people and animals. In Indonesia, bentonite is a raw material that is abundantly available. This study aims to investigate the effects of varying adsorbent doses on the properties, % removal, isotherms, and kinetics of adsorption of Cr (VI) from aqueous solution. Adsorbent doses ranged from 10 g/L to 30 g/L for 0–80-minute contact periods. morphological analysis of bentonite using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Features of bentonite were tiny lumps of varying sizes and the absence of pores. 96.5% is the optimal elimination of Cr (VI). The morphological analysis of bentonite using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Features of bentonite were tiny lumps of varying sizes and the absence of pores. When using a dose of 20 g/L and a 60-minute duration, the maximum elimination of Cr (VI) is 96.5%. Isotherms follow Langmuir and kinetics fit to first order. These findings demonstrate that bentonite is a valuable material for future development and is effective at removing Cr (VI) from aqueous solutions.

• Periodical: Engineering Headway (Volume 19)
• Pages: 25-36
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-v6Q7yM
• Online since: February 2025
• Authors: Lia Cundari*, Saputri Agus Renelda, Nur Hayyu Tagar Molek, Shifa Putri Amaliah, Feby Azzahra
• Keywords: Adsorbent Dose, Bentonite, Chromium (VI), Isotherm, Kinetic

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