Kinetic and regeneration studies of photocatalytic magnetic separable beads for chromium (VI) reduction under sunlight.

Physical adsorption and photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) in magnetic separable beads were investigated. In order to elucidate the kinetics of photocatalytic process, operating parameters such as catalyst dosage and the initial concentration were examined in detail. It was observed that the reduction rate of Cr(VI) increased with an increase in the catalyst loading, as this translated into an increase in the number of available active sites.

Photocatalytic magnetic separable beads for chromium (VI) reduction.

Magnetically separable photocatalyst beads containing nano-sized iron oxide in alginate polymer were prepared. This magnetic photocatalyst beads are used in slurry-type reactors. The magnetism of the catalyst arises from the nanostructured particles gamma-Fe(2)O(3), by which the catalyst can be easily recovered by the application of an external magnetic field.

Co(II) removal by magnetic alginate beads containing Cyanex 272.

In this study, a series of batch experiments is conducted to investigate the ability of magnetic alginate beads containing Cyanex 272 to remove Co(II) ions from aqueous solutions. Equilibrium sorption experiments show a Co(II) uptake capacity of 0.4 mmol g(-1).

Nickel adsorption by magnetic alginate microcapsules containing an extractant.

The adsorption of heavy metals on biomaterials was investigated by studying the potential of alginate microcapsules containing an extractant (Cyanex 272) and magnetic nanoparticles (gamma-Fe2O3) for the adsorption of nickel (II) from aqueous solutions. A two-stage kinetics behaviour was observed with 70% of the maximum sorption capacity achieved within 8 h. An increase in nickel removal with increase in pH occurred, the maximum uptake capacity being around 0.