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Preparation of granular Zr-loaded bentonite and its defluoridation properties from aqueous solutions

  • Yu Xin Ma*
  • , Feng Mei Shi
  • , Xi Lai Zheng
  • , Jun Ma
  • , Jia Miao Yuan
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Qingdao University
  • Ocean University of China

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Abstract

Granular Zr-loaded bentonite (GZLB) was prepared with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in an attempt to remove fluoride from aqueous solutions in batch and continuous operations. The fluoride removal performance was investigated as a function of the fluoride concentration, flow rate and regeneration. Batch sorption data were adequately described by Freundlich isotherm model. Fluoride removal as a function of time and uptake capacity related to flow volume were determined by evaluating the breakthrough curves. Data confirmed that GZLB has good defluoridation properties and can be used in practice. Regeneration by Alum can increase its defluoridation capacity. An adsorption capacity of 755 mg/kg was obtained at pH 6.97 and inlet fluoride concentration of 6.34 mg/L.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)236-240
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Harbin Institute of Technology (New Series)
Volume12
Issue numberSUPPL. 1
StatePublished - Aug 2005

Keywords

  • Calcium bentonite
  • Fluoride
  • Mechanism
  • Sorption
  • Sorption isotherm

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