Magnetically aligned nanocomposite as a novel adsorbent for copper ions removal

Fabian Fosheng Lo, Kien Woh Kow, Huang Shen Chua, Swee Pin Yeap, Peck Loo Kiew, Chung Hung Chan, Rozita Yusoff

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Abstract

An adsorption study on Cu2+ ions removal using magnetically aligned nanocomposite was carried out. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of aligning nano-magnetite particles in porous matrix on the adsorption of Cu2+ ions. In this research, nanocomposite was prepared by embedding silica gel with co-precipitated nano-magnetite particles, Fe3O4. Several different nanocomposites namely the magnetically aligned gel, and non-align gel were synthesized and compared in terms of their Cu(II) ions removal efficiency from aqueous solution. The findings showed that the magnetically aligned gel resulted in the highest adsorption capacity at 23 g/g and removal efficiency of 34.4%. With such exploratory approach, the results in this research are indicating the effectiveness of nano-magnetite particles alignment method in a gel matrix in enhancing the Cu(II) ions removal performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th International Conference on Environment, ICENV 2018
Subtitle of host publicationEmpowering Environment and Sustainable Engineering Nexus Through Green Technology
EditorsDerek Chan Juinn Chieh
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735418646
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jul 2019
Event6th International Conference on Environment: Empowering Environment and Sustainable Engineering Nexus Through Green Technology, ICENV 2018 - Penang, Malaysia
Duration: 11 Dec 201813 Dec 2018

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2124
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Environment: Empowering Environment and Sustainable Engineering Nexus Through Green Technology, ICENV 2018
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityPenang
Period11/12/1813/12/18

Keywords

  • Nano-magnetite
  • adsorption capacity
  • anisotropic composite
  • copper (II) ions
  • removal
  • silica gel matrix

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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