Preparation of Natural Ouw Clay-Chitosan Composite and Its Application as Lead and Cadmium Metal Adsorbent

  • Catherina M. Bijang Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia
  • M.F.J.D.P. Tanasale Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia
  • Adhi G. Kelrey Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia
  • Inda Ulfa Mansur Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia
  • Thamrin Azis Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Haluoleo University, Kendari, Indonesia
Keywords: Adsorbent, adsorption, cadmium, lead chitosan, Ouw Natural Clay

Abstract

This study aims to obtain the optimum ratio of Ouw Natural Clay  (LAO):Chitosan in the manufacture of chitosan-LAO composites. The composite will be used as an adsorbent for heavy metals Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd). LAO-Chitosan composites were made with the ratio of LAO:Chitosan = 1.25:1, 2.5:1, 5:1. XRD and SEM were carried out for each composite. The performance as a Cd metal adsorbent was determined by calculating the adsorption capacity. Composites with a ratio of 1.25:1 have the best adsorption capacity. The performance as adsorbent for Cd metal was determined by calculating the absorbed Cd concentration. Maximum results are achieved by composites with a ratio of 5:1.

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Published
2021-05-31
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Bijang, C.; Tanasale, M.; Kelrey, A.; Mansur, I.; Azis, T. Preparation of Natural Ouw Clay-Chitosan Composite and Its Application As Lead and Cadmium Metal Adsorbent. Indo. J. Chem. Res. 2021, 9, 15-20.
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