Removal of Cd(II) from water using chemically modified bone char from devil fish bones (Loricariidae)
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adsorption, heavy metals, biomass, devil fish (Loricariidae)Abstract
The devil fish (Loricariidae family) is an invasive species that has spread across water bodies in several countries, where, due to its morphological, physiological, and behavioral characteristics, it has caused significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. In response to this problem, it is necessary to prevent its dispersion and to establish management, control, and eradication strategies through alternative uses of this species. In this study, the effectiveness of a bone char synthesized from devil fish bones and chemically modified with NaNO3 was evaluated for Cd(II) removal from aqueous solution at pH 7 and 25 °C using batch experiments. The modified bone char exhibited a maximum adsorption capacity of 46.9 mg g-1. These results demonstrate the potential use of devil fish bones as an alternative strategy to mitigate the negative effects associated with this invasive species.
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