Nanoparticles of KFeP2O7 implanted on silica gel beads for Cd2+ ion adsorption.

Nanoparticles of iron and potassium diphosphate (KFeP2O7) implanted in silica gel beads (SiO2) have been investigated as an alternative adsorbent for removing Cd2+ ions from aqueous solutions. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted as a function of contact time, adsorbent dosage, initial cadmium ion concentration, solution pH, and temperature. Kinetic and thermodynamic studies on the cadmium adsorption onto KFeP2O7/SiO2 include a complete analysis and discussion.