Removal of Cu(II), Pb(II), Mg(II), and Fe(II) by Adsorption onto Alginate/Nanocellulose Beads as Bio-Sorbent

Alginate blended with cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), nanofibers (CNF), and tri-carboxylate (TPC-CNF) prepared encapsulated in the form of microcapsules (bio-polymeric beads). The cellulosic nanomaterials that used this study were investigated as for wastewater treatment applications. Batch experiments performed to removal copper, lead, magnesium, iron from aqueous solutions by beads. effects sorbent dosage modified polymers on removing efficiency metal cations examined. Atomic absorption was measure ions concentrations. bio-polymeric beads (Alg-CNF, Alg-CNC, Alg-TPC-CNF) exhibited high-efficiency towards cations; Cu2+, Pb2+, Mg2+, Fe2+. Alg-TPC-CNF composite excellent which around 95% Pb, 92% Cu, 43% Fe 54% Mg. These outcomes affirm utilization giving higher adsorption capacities contrasted similar material its micro or macrostructure form.