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Biosorption of heavy metals: A case study using potato peel waste

  • Yong Sun*
  • , Gang Yang
  • , Lian Zhang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Journal PublicationArticlepeer-review

Abstract

Potato peel waste (PPW) from food processing was used for removing As3+, Pb2+, and Hg2+ heavy metals from water. The response surface methodology (RSM) and the central composite design (CCD) were employed for determining optimal conditions for heavy metal removal. The statistical analysis indicates that the effect of pH is the most significant parameter. The optimal condition for achieving the maximum removal was obtained for removing different metals using RSM. Desorption study indicates its good reusability within three recycling steps.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)159-167
Number of pages9
JournalDesalination and Water Treatment
Volume83
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2017
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Free Keywords

  • Biosorption
  • Central composite design
  • Heavy metal
  • Response surface methodology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Water Science and Technology
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Pollution

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