Available online 4 April 2014

The adsorption curves of divalent metal ions (M2+) to an iminodiacetate(IDA)-type chelating resin (-L2-) under the condition of metal ions in excess against IDA groups clearly indicated the difference in contribution between two species. Copper and nickel are adsorbed only as [(-L)M(II)], while cadmium and calcium are adsorbed as [(-L)M(II)] and [(-LH)2M(II)]. Addition of salts may enhance the ...

Composite chitosan-magnetite microparticles (Fe-Cc) were evaluated as a new adsorbent for cobalt and nickel ion separation from aqueous solutions. Sorption batch experiments were conducted for optimizing the pH, initial target ion concentration and adsorbent amount. The experimental data were fitted using Langmuir, Freundlich, and respectively DubininRadushkevich isotherm models. The Langmuir m...

Activated carbon prepared form coconut residues (CORC), and agricultural waste byproduct obtained after oil extraction was used for the adsorption of Ni(II) form aqueous solution. The process of uptake obeys both Freundlich and Langmuir adsorption isotherms. Kinetic studies indicate that it obeys Lagergram kinetic model. Quantitative removal of Ni(II) from 100mL aqueous solution containing 10mg...

Sabatier's principle suggests, that for hydrogen evolution a plot of the rate constant versus the hydrogen adsorption energy should result in a volcano, and several such plots have been presented in the literature. A thorough examination of the data shows, that there is no volcano once the oxide-covered metals are left out. We examine the factors that govern the reaction rate in the light of ou...

The initial reaction rates of the extraction of nickel(II) by 2-hydroxy-5-nonylacetophenone oxime (HNAPO) in a two-phase oil/water system was measured using a total internal reflectance static transfer cell. A two-step reaction mechanism between nickel(II) and HNAPO was found to satisfactorily explain the observed initial reaction rate (R(int)). The addition of neutral surfactants, nonionic oct...

We investigate, using scanning tunnelling microscopy, the adsorption of pentacene on Ni(111) at room temperature and the behaviour of these monolayer films with annealing up to 700 °C. We observe the conversion of pentacene into graphene, which begins from as low as 220 °C with the coalescence of pentacene molecules into large planar aggregates. Then, by annealing at 350 °C for 20 minutes, thes...

The development of a low-cost, high-performance platinum-group-metal-free hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cell is hindered by the lack of a hydrogen oxidation reaction catalyst at the anode. Here we report that a composite catalyst, nickel nanoparticles supported on nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes, has hydrogen oxidation activity similar to platinum-group metals in alkaline electrolyte. Althou...

Removal of heavy metals from wastewater is obligatory in order to avoid water pollution. In the present study, performance of Dowex HCR S/S cation exchange resin was evaluated for removal of nickel and zinc from aqueous solutions. Batch shaking adsorption experiments were performed in order to examine the effects of pH, dosage of resin and contact time on removal process. It was observed that m...

Introduction: Nickel is found in varies industrial processes such as electroplating, leather tanning, cement preservations, paints and pigments, textile, steel fabrication and canning industries. It is proved that Ni(II) has several health hazards such as carcinogenic. The aim of this study was the evaluation of Ni(II)adsorption on Apple peel granola from aqueous solution. Material and Methods:...