Characterization and adsorption performance of surfactant-modified zeolite for chromium(VI) removal from aqueous solutions

Buladaco, II Marcial S.; Navarro, Divina Angela G.; Rosales, Joy Eloiza M.; Sanchez, Pearl B.

doi:10.12911/22998993/200638

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Characterization and adsorption performance of surfactant-modified zeolite for chromium(VI) removal from aqueous solutions

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Buladaco II Marcial S. , Navarro Divina Angela G. , Rosales Joy Eloiza M. , Sanchez Pearl B.

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10.12911/22998993/200638

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This study examined the surface modification of natural zeolite sourced from Pangasinan, Philippines to assess its potential as an adsorbent for Cr(VI) removal. The natural zeolite (NZ) and surfactant-modified zeolite (SMZ) were characterized to evaluate their composition and alterations in surface properties. Characterization revealed a reduction in specific surface area (SSA) from 165.84 m² g^-1 to 37.68 m² g^-1 and a reversal in zeta potential from -16.9 mV to +46.73 mV, enabling Cr(VI) adsorption. Adsorption performance was investigated under varying conditions, including adsorbent dosage, contact time, solution pH, ionic strength, competing ions, and dissolved organic matter (DOM). Optimal Cr(VI) adsorption occurred at pH 3, with equilibrium reached rapidly, favoring the univalent HCrO₄⁻ species over the divalent CrO₄^2- species prevalent at higher pH levels. Increased ionic strength and competing ions reduced Cr(VI) adsorption, while the presence of DOM had no significant effect. SMZ exhibited a maximum adsorption capacity of 13.603 mg g^-1, as described by the Langmuir isotherm model (R² = 0.970), indicating a uniform monolayer adsorption mechanism. Comparative performance tests demonstrated Cr(VI) removal efficiencies of 61.52% for SMZ, 73.82% for powdered activated carbon (PAC), and 1.03% for NZ. Although the removal efficiency of SMZ is lower than PAC, it offers a cost-effective, resource-efficient alternative with potential scalability. The study has shown its applicability in wastewater treatment, particularly under acidic conditions, with proper management of ionic strength and competing ions. Future research should investigate regeneration capabilities and evaluate the SMZ performance in real-world conditions.

Słowa kluczowe

hexavalent chromium surfactant-modified zeolite adsorption study

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Polskie Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej
Lublin University of Technology

Czasopismo

Journal of Ecological Engineering

Rocznik

2025

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Vol. 26, nr 5

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87--101

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Bibliogr. 52 poz., rys., tab.

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Buladaco II Marcial S.

msbuladaco@up.edu.ph

Division of Soil Science, Agricultural Systems Institute, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2386-9924

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Navarro Divina Angela G.

CSIRO Land and Water, PMB 2, Glen Osmond, SA, Australia

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8271-3578

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Rosales Joy Eloiza M.

Division of Soil Science, Agricultural Systems Institute, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines

https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8554-2170

autor

Sanchez Pearl B.

Division of Soil Science, Agricultural Systems Institute, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6253-5690

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