Research Article
Removal of Iron (II) From Aqueous Solution by Cucurbita Moschata Peel Powder (CMPP)
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2271038, author={damascus masawi and Soloman Manyere}, title={Removal of Iron (II) From Aqueous Solution by Cucurbita Moschata Peel Powder (CMPP)}, proceedings={EAI International Conference for Research, Innovation and Development for Africa}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ACRID}, year={2018}, month={4}, keywords={cucurbita moschata peel powder iron adsorption isotherm}, doi={10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2271038} }- damascus masawi
Soloman Manyere
Year: 2018
Removal of Iron (II) From Aqueous Solution by Cucurbita Moschata Peel Powder (CMPP)
ACRID
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2271038
Abstract
The ability of butternut peel powder to adsorb Iron (II) from aqueous solutions was investigated. Batch studies were carried out to optimise pH, contact time, sorbent dosage, and initial Iron (II) concentration at constant temperature of 25±1oC and agitation rate of (120 rpm). The effect of initial iron (II) concentration was investigated under optimised conditions ( pH 9, contact time of 90 minutes and dosage of 0.8g) and equilibrium data analysed using Langmuir and Freundlich parameters. The data fitted both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, with a better fit in the Freundlich isotherm. The use of CMPP for the removal of Iron(II) can be implemented as a stand alone alternative to conventional methods to complement wastewater cleaning potentials.