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Biosorption utilises plant materials and microorganisms for the treatment of wastewater. Studies were conducted for removal of Copper ions from aqueous solutions by Spirulina algal species by changing the parameters such as contact time, biosorbent dosage, pH and initial metal concentration. The batch study results depicted that Spirulina algal species as good adsorbent by showing maximum removal of 85% for Copper. Column studies conducted for synthetic copper solution showed the bed saturation at 33rd hour and maximum removal efficiency of 95.4% at 10th hour. Column studies conducted for electroplating industrial effluent showed the bed saturation at 29th hour and maximum removal efficiency of 98.4% at 11th hour. Development of adsorption isotherms revealed that the best fit for Spirulina Sp., as Langmuir isotherm for Copper.
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Prathima, B., Praphulla Rao, M.R. Mangala Mahalakshmi (2017). Biosorption of Copper from Wastewater Using Spirulina Species. In: Mohan B., R., Srinikethan, G., Meikap, B. (eds) Materials, Energy and Environment Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2675-1_15
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