Removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) from water using silver nanoparticles prepared using extract plant (Albizia odoratissima)

Authors

Mohammed Khlaif Challab, University of Al Qadisiyah, college of Science, IRAQFollow

Document Type

Original Study

Abstract

This work concerns the research on the use of silver nanoparticles prepared using extract plant “Albizia odoratissima” as a highly active and economical adsorbent for the removal of Pb+2 & Cu+2 ions from their aqueous solutions. The)AgNPs(are produced using a green, environmentally friendly, non-toxic method that does not use harmful chemicals substances using a plant extract as a reducing agent. The)AgNPs(checked is characterized using " Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR)". The results showed that the equilibrium time of adsorption was 40 minutes, at pH=8, pH=6 for Pb+2 & Cu+2, respectively and at the temperature (30 °C), which represents the optimal conditions for elimination of the two ions. Adsorption capacity of AgNPs was as follows:- Pb(II) > Cu(II). The products can be an effective material for removing heavy metals from polluted water.

Recommended Citation

Challab, Mohammed Khlaif (2024) "Removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) from water using silver nanoparticles prepared using extract plant (Albizia odoratissima)," Al-Qadisiyah Journal of Pure Science: Vol. 29 : No. 1 , Article 11.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.29350/2411-3514.1237

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