http://libir.tmu.edu.tw/bitstream/987654321/43034/1/4.pdf

Review of second-order models for adsorption systems.

Removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater by chemically modified plant wastes as adsorbents: A review

Microbial and plant derived biomass for removal of heavy metals from wastewater.

Mathematica--A System for Doing Mathematics by Computer.

In the last few decades, pharmaceuticals, credited with saving millions of lives, have emerged as a new class of environmental contaminant. These compounds can have both chronic and acute harmful effects on natural flora and fauna. The presence of pharmaceutical contaminants in ground waters, surface waters (lakes, rivers, and streams), sea water, wastewater treatment plants (influents and effluents), soils, and sludges has been well doccumented. A range of methods including oxidation, photolysis, UV-degradation, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, and adsorption has been used for their remediation from aqueous systems. Many methods have been commercially limited by toxic sludge generation, incomplete removal, high capital and operating costs, and the need for skilled operating and maintenance personnel. Adsorption technologies are a low-cost alternative, easily used in developing countries where there is a dearth of advanced technologies, skilled personnel, and available capital, and adsorption appears to be the most broadly feasible pharmaceutical removal method. Adsorption remediation methods are easily integrated with wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Herein, we have reviewed the literature (1990-2018) illustrating the rising environmental pharmaceutical contamination concerns as well as remediation efforts emphasizing adsorption.

Pharmaceuticals of Emerging Concern in Aquatic Systems: Chemistry, Occurrence, Effects, and Removal Methods.

Sorption of Pb(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous solution by olive stone waste

Removal of copper and nickel ions from aqueous solutions by grape stalks wastes

Removal of lead(II) and cadmium(II) from aqueous solutions using grape stalk waste.

Mechanism of paracetamol removal by vegetable wastes: The contribution of π–π interactions, hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic effect

Waste products from industrial operations, such as yohimbe bark, grape stalks, cork and olive stones were investigated for the removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions. Equilibrium batch experiments at room temperature were performed. Metal uptake showed a pH-dependent profile and optimum uptake at initial pH between 2.0–3.0. Slight influence of NaCl on metal uptake was observed. The sorption data fitted well to the Langmuir model within the concentration range studied. Grape stalks proved to be the most efficient sorbent followed by yohimbe bark, cork and olive stones.

Jordi Poch

Papers

Sorption of Pb(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous solution by olive stone waste

Removal of copper and nickel ions from aqueous solutions by grape stalks wastes

Removal of lead(II) and cadmium(II) from aqueous solutions using grape stalk waste.

Mechanism of paracetamol removal by vegetable wastes: The contribution of π–π interactions, hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic effect

Biosorption of Cr(VI) using low cost sorbents