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Neural Newtork Modeling Of Heavy Metal Sorption On Lignocellulosic Biomasses: Effect Of Metallic Ion Properties And Sorbent Characteristics, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Nellie Villalobos-Ortega, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Juan Carlos Tapia-Picazo Jan 2015

Neural Newtork Modeling Of Heavy Metal Sorption On Lignocellulosic Biomasses: Effect Of Metallic Ion Properties And Sorbent Characteristics, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Nellie Villalobos-Ortega, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Juan Carlos Tapia-Picazo

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

This study reports the application of a neural network approach for modeling and analyzing the sorption performance of different lignocellulosic wastes, namely jacaranda fruit, plum kernels and nutshell, for the removal of heavy metal ions (Pb2+, Cd2+, Ni2+ and Zn2+) from aqueous solutions. This ANNs model was used to determine the relevance and importance of both sorbent and pollutant characteristics on the metal sorption kinetics and isotherms. Results of this study highlighted the role of acidic functional groups, lignin composition of tested biomasses, and the pollutant molecular weight in the sorption of heavy metals. The nutshell biomass showed the best …


Analysis Of Synergistic And Antagonistic Adsorption Of Heavy Metals And Acid Blue 25 On Activated Carbon From Ternary Systems, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, Jaime Moreno-Perez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Carlos Duran-Valle Jan 2015

Analysis Of Synergistic And Antagonistic Adsorption Of Heavy Metals And Acid Blue 25 On Activated Carbon From Ternary Systems, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, Jaime Moreno-Perez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Carlos Duran-Valle

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

This article reports the antagonistic and synergistic adsorption involved in the multicomponent removal of acid blue 25 dye (AB25) and heavy metal ions (Zn2+, Ni2+, Cd2+) from ternary systems using an activated carbon modified with wastes of egg shell. Adsorption experiments were performed in ternary mixtures: Zn2+Ni2+ AB25, Ni2+Cd2+ AB25 and Zn2+Cd2+ AB25 where Taguchi experimental designs have been used to study the adsorbent performance and to identify the antagonistic and synergistic adsorption caused by the simultaneous presence of these water pollutants. Results indicated that these systems may show both competitive and synergistic adsorption. Dye AB25 enhanced the removal of …


Adsorption Of Dyes With Different Molecular Properties On Activated Carbons Prepared From Lignocellulosic Wastes By Taguchi Method, Gabriela Duran-Jimenez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Miguel A. Montes-Moran, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Norma A. Rangel-Vazquez Jan 2014

Adsorption Of Dyes With Different Molecular Properties On Activated Carbons Prepared From Lignocellulosic Wastes By Taguchi Method, Gabriela Duran-Jimenez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Miguel A. Montes-Moran, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Norma A. Rangel-Vazquez

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

A design of experiments based in the Taguchi method was used to prepare activated carbons from different lignocellulosic residues with optimum properties for the removal of food and textile dyes (food yellow 4, food yellow 3, food red 17 and acid blue 74). A Taguchi L16 orthogonal array was devised for the design of experiments, using the dye removal percentage as response variable and several experimental factors, including the origin of the lignocellulosic precursor, type of chemical agent used for the impregnation of the precursors and other specific variables of the impregnation and thermal treatments. Statistical analysis of the results …


Modeling Of Fixed-Bed Adsorption Of Fluoride On Bone Char Using A Hybrid Neural Network Approach, Rigoberto Tovar-Gómez, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, José Alonso Dena-Aguilar, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Moran Jan 2013

Modeling Of Fixed-Bed Adsorption Of Fluoride On Bone Char Using A Hybrid Neural Network Approach, Rigoberto Tovar-Gómez, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, José Alonso Dena-Aguilar, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Moran

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

This study introduces a hybrid model based on the Thomas equation and artificial neural networks (ANNs) for the modeling of unsymmetrical breakthrough curves obtained from the fluoride adsorption on bone char. Experimental results of kinetics, isotherms and breakthrough curves of fluoride adsorption on two commercial bone chars have been used for analyzing the capabilities and limitations of this hybrid ANN model. Performance of this hybrid model has been studied and compared with respect to the results of traditional linear regression of the Thomas breakthrough equation at different operating conditions of packed-bed adsorption columns. Results showed that an improvement in the …


Synergic Adsorption In The Simultaneous Removal Of Acid Blue 25 And Heavy Metals From Water Using A Ca(Po3)2-Modified Carbon, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Dulce Rivera-Ramirez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Carlos Duran-Valle, Miguel A. Montes-Moran Jan 2012

Synergic Adsorption In The Simultaneous Removal Of Acid Blue 25 And Heavy Metals From Water Using A Ca(Po3)2-Modified Carbon, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Dulce Rivera-Ramirez, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Carlos Duran-Valle, Miguel A. Montes-Moran

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

We report the simultaneous adsorption of acid blue 25 dye (AB25) and heavy metals (Zn2+, Ni2+ and Cd2+) on a low-cost activated carbon, whose adsorption properties have been improved via a surface chemistry modification using a calcium solution extracted from egg shell wastes. Specifically, we have studied the removal performance of this adsorbent using the binary aqueous systems: AB25 - Cd2+, AB25 - Ni2+ and AB25 - Zn2+. Multi-component kinetic and equilibrium experiments have been performed and used to identify and characterize the synergic adsorption in the simultaneous removal of these pollutants. Our results show that the presence of AB25 …


Competitive Sorption Of Pb, Cd And Ni From Binary Aqueous Solutions By Chicken Feathers, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Guadalupe De La Rosa Jan 2012

Competitive Sorption Of Pb, Cd And Ni From Binary Aqueous Solutions By Chicken Feathers, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Guadalupe De La Rosa

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

In this paper, we report the competitive removal of Pb, Cd and Ni ions from binary metal solutions using chicken feathers. These heavy metals are very toxic for human being and are present in wastewaters of several industrial activities. Therefore, multi-component sorption studies are required to identify the capabilities and limitations of chicken feathers as low-cost sorbent for the simultaneous removal of these metal ions from wastewaters. To the best of our knowledge, sorption equilibrium studies involving chicken feathers and Pb, Cd and Ni in binary aqueous solutions have not been reported. Therefore, the binary sorption data for systems Pb …


Applications Of Activated Carbons Obtained From Lignocellulosic Materials For The Wastewater Treatment, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet Jan 2012

Applications Of Activated Carbons Obtained From Lignocellulosic Materials For The Wastewater Treatment, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

This chapter provides an overview of the application of activated carbons obtained from lignocellulosic precursors for wastewater treatment. Analysis and discussion are focused on the performance of different activated carbons obtained from several precursors and their advantages and capabilities for the removal of relevant toxic compounds and pollutants from water.


Lignocellulosic Precursors Used In The Synthesis Of Activated Carbon: Characterization Techniques And Applications In The Wastewater Treatment, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet Jan 2012

Lignocellulosic Precursors Used In The Synthesis Of Activated Carbon: Characterization Techniques And Applications In The Wastewater Treatment, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

The activated carbon is the universal adsorbent used in the removal of water pollutants such as dyes, heavy metals, fluoride and arsenic, among others. The commercial activated carbons are generally obtained from wood and coconut shell. However, in recent years, other lignocellulosic materials have been used as precursors in the synthesis of this adsorbent for specific applications. This book discusses and analyzes key aspects concerning to the preparation, characterization and application of activated carbons obtained from different lignocellulosic materials. Based on the fact that the activated carbon is used in a broad variety of treatment systems, this book will be …


Batch And Column Studies Of Zn2+ Removal From Aqueous Solution Using Chicken Feathers As Sorbents, Ismael Alejandro Aguayo-Villarreal, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Miguel A. Montes-Morán, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila Jan 2011

Batch And Column Studies Of Zn2+ Removal From Aqueous Solution Using Chicken Feathers As Sorbents, Ismael Alejandro Aguayo-Villarreal, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Miguel A. Montes-Morán, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

We report the removal of zinc ions from aqueous solution by raw chicken feathers using both batch and continuous systems. Specifically, kinetic and sorption isotherms have been determined considering the effect of temperature, pH and metal concentration. Batch sorption data were fitted to various sorption models and results indicate that Zn2+ sorption process using raw chicken feathers followed the pseudo-second order rate model, while sorption isotherms were described properly by Sips isotherm. Sorption isotherms show that the experimental maximum sorption capacity of Zn2+ was found to be 4.31 mg/g at 30 °C and pH 5 and that chemisorption may play …


Role Of The Pericarp Of Carya Illinoinensis As Biosorbent And Precursor Of Activated Carbon For The Removal Of Lead And Acid Blue 25 In Aqueous Solution, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, María Ana Pérez-Cruz, Miguel A. Montes-Moran Jan 2011

Role Of The Pericarp Of Carya Illinoinensis As Biosorbent And Precursor Of Activated Carbon For The Removal Of Lead And Acid Blue 25 In Aqueous Solution, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, María Ana Pérez-Cruz, Miguel A. Montes-Moran

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

The pecan nuts are widely cultivated in states of north of Mexico and the residues generated during nut processing are abundant and not reused. In the present study, the pericarp of pecan (PP) was physicochemically characterized and their use as low cost biosorbent of lead and acid blue 25 was studied in batch systems at different experimental conditions. Also, the PP was used as precursor of activated carbon and a natural modifier agent extracted from egg shells was used in the synthesis of the carbons. Results suggest that the pericarp of pecan (PP) has an acidic character due to the …


Improving The Adsorption Of Heavy Metals From Water Using Commercial Carbons Modified With Egg Shell Wastes, Alejandro Guijarro-Aldaco, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Moran, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo Jan 2011

Improving The Adsorption Of Heavy Metals From Water Using Commercial Carbons Modified With Egg Shell Wastes, Alejandro Guijarro-Aldaco, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Moran, Didilia I. Mendoza-Castillo

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

We introduce the application of hen egg shell waste to improve the adsorption capacities of heavy-metal ions using commercial carbons via the modification of their surface chemistry. Specifically, a calcium solution extracted from egg shell waste has been used as a low-cost activation agent to improve the adsorption properties of three commercial carbons. An orthogonal array of the Taguchi method has been applied to identify the optimal conditions for the adsorbent modification process using the Zn batch adsorption, at 30 °C and pH 5, as the response variable. Our results show that maximum adsorption capacities of Cd, Ni, and Zn …


Recycling Poultry Feathers For Pb Removal From Wastewater: Kinetic And Equilibrium Studies, Guadalupe De La Rosa, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Irene Cano-Rodriguez, Carlos Velasco-Santos, Ana Laura Martínez-Hernández Jan 2008

Recycling Poultry Feathers For Pb Removal From Wastewater: Kinetic And Equilibrium Studies, Guadalupe De La Rosa, Hilda Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Irene Cano-Rodriguez, Carlos Velasco-Santos, Ana Laura Martínez-Hernández

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

Chicken feathers were used as biosorbent for Pb removal from aqueous solution. In this paper, the kinetics and equilibrium studies at several pH, temperature, and metal concentration values are reported. For tested conditions, the Pb sorption capacity of this poultry waste ranged from 0.8 to 8.3 mg/g. Optimal conditions for Pb removal by chicken feathers have been identified. Pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order equations were used to analyze the experimental data. In addition, the sorption isotherms were fitted to classical Langmuir and Freundlich models. Finally, thermodynamic parameters for the sorption process have been determined. In summary, the results showed that …


Recycling Poultry Feathers For Pb Removal From Wastewater: Kinetic And Equilibrium Studies, Guadalupe De La Rosa, Hilde Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Irene Cano-Rodriguez, Carlos Velasco-Santos, Ana Laura Martinez-Hernandez Jan 2008

Recycling Poultry Feathers For Pb Removal From Wastewater: Kinetic And Equilibrium Studies, Guadalupe De La Rosa, Hilde Elizabeth Reynel-Avila, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Irene Cano-Rodriguez, Carlos Velasco-Santos, Ana Laura Martinez-Hernandez

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

Chicken feathers were used as biosorbent for Pb removal from aqueous solution. In this paper, the kinetics and equilibrium studies at several pH, temperature, and metal concentration values are reported. For tested conditions, the Pb sorption capacity of this poultry waste ranged from 0.8 to 8.3 mg/g. Optimal conditions for Pb removal by chicken feathers have been identified. Pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order equations were used to analyze the experimental data. In addition, the sorption isotherms were fitted to classical Langmuir and Freundlich models. Finally, thermodynamic parameters for the sorption process have been determined. In summary, the results showed that …


Efficient Wastewater Treatment Process For Brine Water, Carl Vavra, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet Jan 2004

Efficient Wastewater Treatment Process For Brine Water, Carl Vavra, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet

The objective of this project is to develop a simple, economically feasible process for purifying salt water (brine) solutions. It involves choosing the best membrane for optimum performance, while reviewing durability, membrane service life, separation capabilities and costs. Scale-up data are collected to evaluate the commercial feasibility of this technology. The optimization of processing parameters (pressure, flow, temperature and concentration) is reviewed to maximize the performance of the membrane. Cleaning and sanitizing the membrane after use for storage and reuse will also need to be studied.