Synthesis of Indonesian kaolin-nZVI (IK-nZVI), evaluation for the removal of Pb(II) from waste streams

Abstract

Removal of toxic pollutants such as heavy metals from wastewater is of utmost importance in the current century. Heavy metals have severed a big problem in the world. Several tools have been established to mitigate this problem. In this research paper, Indonesian Kaolin-nano zerovalent iron (IK-nZVI) was synthesized as a model adsorbent for Pb(II) removal from wastewater. The efficiency of IK supported nZVI for Pb(II) removal efficiency was estimated by accompanying batch experiments. The examined parameters included the amount of IK-nZVI, the concentration of Pb(II) removal and the effect of pH. The results revealed that the IK-nZVI was efficient for the removal of Pb(II) from waste water. © 2020 Author(s).