Efficient biosorption of Pb(II) on Pteris vittata L. from aqueous solution using pulsed plate column technique

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dc.contributor.authorPrabhu, S.
dc.contributor.authorSrinikethan, S.
dc.contributor.authorHegde, S.
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-05T09:27:58Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractBiosorption is an alternative method of remediation that is devoid of the limitations associated with physiochemical techniques. This paper investigates the ability of the pteridophyte, Pteris vittata L., proven to have heavy metal hyper-accumulation capacity in living forms, to adsorb Pb(II) from an aqueous system in its powdered and pelletized form. At best-operating conditions, P. vittata L. pinnae powder exhibited Pb(II) biosorption capacity of 125 mg/g. Bench-scale Pulsed Plate column studies using pelletized biosorbent demonstrated continuous Pb(II) removal efficiency of 99.93%. With no commercial value and application, untreated P. vittata is a potential resource that will contribute to biosorption technology. © 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
dc.identifier.citationSeparation Science and Technology, 2020, 55, 17, pp. 3089-3101
dc.identifier.issn1496395
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/01496395.2019.1675702
dc.identifier.urihttps://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/23606
dc.publisherBellwether Publishing, Ltd. customerservice@taylorandfrancis.com
dc.subjectBiosorption
dc.subjectHeavy metals
dc.subjectOre pellets
dc.subjectPacked beds
dc.subjectPelletizing
dc.subjectPlants (botany)
dc.subjectRemediation
dc.subjectBiosorbents
dc.subjectBiosorption capacity
dc.subjectOperating condition
dc.subjectPacked bed column
dc.subjectPelletized form
dc.subjectPhysiochemical techniques
dc.subjectPotential resources
dc.subjectToxic metals
dc.subjectLead compounds
dc.titleEfficient biosorption of Pb(II) on Pteris vittata L. from aqueous solution using pulsed plate column technique

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