Adsorption of lead (II) from aqueous solutions onto activated carbon prepared from Algerian dates stones of phoenix dactylifera L (Ghars variety) by H3PO4 activation

Abstract

Currently water pollution constitutes a great challenge, and activated carbon is a common adsorbent used to remove lead contaminants. Unfortunately, it is a non selective process. The main object of this study was the use of an activated carbon prepared from nuts of dates Algerian origin to remove this metal. The adsorption measurement of lead on activated carbon showed a real potential for removing this metal contaminants waste. The result showed also that the determination of lead remained dependent on some parameters such as pH, time contact, temperature and initial concentrations of metal. Adsorption data followed Freundlich model, they were better fitted by Langmuir isotherm as compared to Freundlich.