Removal of nickel from effluents by chelating ion exchange

Abstract

AbstractBACKGROUND: Nickel is a highly toxic metal which is discharged into receiving waters by several industries, in particular, electroplating, PCB and electronics manufacturers. In the present study, a new ion exchanger has been assessed for its ability to remove nickel from solution.RESULTS: By comparing the SSE of different models in the nickel metal ion system, it seems that Redlich‐Peterson isotherm was the best fit model for the three metal ions. But the Langmuir was of a very similar magnitude. The equilibrium sorption capacity has been determined as 2.18 mmol/g and the batch contact time studies have been analyzed and compared using three kinetic models. The rate data were best correlated using the Elovich kinetic model.CONCLUSION: The batch sorption system is a well developed system for the application in the field of water pollution collected in small scale plants. The suitability of a sorbent is determined by the cost, sorption performance and regeneration efficiency. The sorption capacity of resin for nickel metal ions was determined as 2.18 mmol/g. In order to develop a treatment system design it is also important to determine the best kinetic model, Elovich kinetic model, to describe the rate of nickel removal. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry