Biosorption of Cd2+ and Zn2+ ions in leachate with Enteromorpha compressa macroalga


Sahmurova A., Kose S., Ozbas E. E.

JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, vol.67, no.1, pp.77-79, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 67 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.77-79
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study presents biosorption of Cd2+ and Zn2+ ions from landfill leachate by using an alga of Enteromorrpha compressa type. Retention time of 60 min and pH 4 have been found optimum for biosorption of both metals.