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Preparation and characterization of a novel diatomite-based composite and investigation of its adsorption properties for uranyl ions

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In this research, Polyacrylamide-diatomite (PAA-D) composite was used as adsorbent for the efficient removal of uranyl ions from aqueous solution. The chemical and morphological properties of PAA-D composite were confirmed by several analysis. Batch experiments were performed as a function of solution pH, initial concentration, kinetic, thermodynamic and recovery. The maximum metal uptake capacity was found as 0.085 mol kg−1. Kinetic data were best interpreted by a pseudo second order model. Thermodynamic findings showed that the adsorption process was exothermic, spontaneous and process with increased disorderliness at solid/solution interface. The recovery studies showed that PAA-D composite had good adsorption/desorption performance.

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The present study (Project No: ZARA002) was partly supported by Cumhuriyet University Scientific Research Projects Commission (CUBAP), Sivas in Turkey.

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    Zeynep Mine Şenol

  2. Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Abdullah Gül University, Kayseri, Turkey

    Dilek Şenol Arslan

  3. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cumhuriyet University, 58140, Sivas, Turkey

    Selçuk Şimşek

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Şenol, Z.M., Şenol Arslan, D. & Şimşek, S. Preparation and characterization of a novel diatomite-based composite and investigation of its adsorption properties for uranyl ions. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 321, 791–803 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-019-06662-y

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