Biosorption of toxic metal ions (Cr, Cd) and nutrients (PO) from aqueous solution by diatom biomass.

This paper evaluates diatom biomass as a biosorbent for removing Cr, Cd, and PO ions from water. The diatom was characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM-EDS) for its crystallinity, functional groups, and morphology. A batch sorption study was conducted to evaluate the parameters influencing Cr, Cd, and PO ions adsorption, and the mechanisms were explored.

Synthesis and evaluation of the oil removal potential of 3-bromo-benzimidazolone polymer grafted silica gel.

This work reports the synthesis of 3-bromo-benzimidazolone using melt condensation, its polymerization and functionalization on silica which was extracted from diatomaceous earth in our previous work. The synthesized compounds were characterized using FTIR, NMR, SEM-EDS and TEM. The FTIR and NMR spectra of the synthesized benzimidazolones showed the compounds to have several functional groups: A band due to Si-O-C at 1085.

Response Surface Optimization of Oil Removal Using Synthesized Polypyrrole-Silica Polymer Composite.

The severity of oil pollution, brought about by improper management, increases daily with an increase in the exploration and usage of oil, especially with an increase in industrialization. Conventional oil treatment methods are either expensive or time consuming, hence the need for new technologies. The aim of this research is to synthesize polypyrrole-modified silica for the treatment of oily wastewater.