Abstract
An effective heavy metal ion adsorbent was prepared by a simple amine modification on mycelium from biomass of penicillin fermentation. The maximum adsorption capacity for Ni 2+ could reach 260 mg/g after modification. The adsorbed Ni 2+ could be easily desorbed by 0.01% EDTA or 0.2-0.5% HCl solution. The mechanical strength of the adsorbent was also improved after modification and the new adsorbent could be reused for at least 10 cycles without losing its uptake. The low cost adsorbent has a potential in large scale heavy metal ion wastewater treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 508-513 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Enzyme and Microbial Technology |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 6-7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2004 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors want to express their thanks for the supports from 863 High-Tech Project (2002AA601280) and Natural Science Foundation of China (20136020; 50373003; 20325622) and Beijing Natural Science Foundation (2032013) and Doctor program for High Education (20030010004) and Teaching and Research Award Program for Outstanding Young Teachers in Higher Education Institutions of MOE, PR China.
Keywords
- Adsorption
- Heavy metal ion
- Modification
- Mycelium
- Ni