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