Abstract
The aim of this paper was to present the synthesis, characterization and application of the Fe3O4 - chitosan composite as potential adsorbent for removing lead ions from industrial wastewater. The nanocomposite nanomaterial was characterized by XRD and SEM analyzes. The influence of some parameters (pH of wastewater, lead ions concentration and dose of Fe3O4 - chitosan absorbent) upon the efficiency of wastewater treatment were investigated. The Pb (II) ions concentrations in wastewater were 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 mg/L. The amounts of Fe3O4 - chitosan nanocomposite adsorbent tested were 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 g. In some experimental conditions, Fe3O4 - chitosan nanocomposite adsorbent leaded to obtaining of 100% wastewater treatment efficiency.
Keywords: magnetite; chitosan; composite; lead ions removal; XRD; SEM