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Journal : JURNAL REKAYASA KIMIA

Adsorption of Mercury Using Different Types of Activated Bentonite: A Study of Sorption, Kinetics, and Isotherm Models Naswir, Muhammad; Jalius, Jalius; Natalia, Desfaur; Arita, Susila; Wibowo, Yudha Gusti
Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan Vol 15, No 2 (2020): Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan (December, 2020)
Publisher : Chemical Engineering Department, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23955/rkl.v15i2.17784

Abstract

Mercury is a hazardous element because of its toxicity and harmful effects on human health. Various traditional and low-cost methods have been developed to remove mercury from wastewater. This study used local raw material as an alternative adsorbent to treat mercury-contaminated wastewater. Activated bentonite was prepared using different chemical activators (H3PO4, HCl, and ZnCl2) in various concentrations. Then, it was dried at 200C for an hour. The materials were characterized by SEM-EDS. Its percent removal and isotherm models were analyzed. In this study, the most effective activator was H3PO4 and the experimental data matched the Freundlich model.