Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Chemical modification of Byrsonima crassifolia with citric acid for the competitive sorption of heavy metals from water

  • Original Paper
  • Published:
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

This study reports the chemical modification of the Byrsonima crassifolia biomass with citric acid to improve its sorption properties for the removal of cadmium and nickel ions from aqueous solutions under competitive sorption conditions (i.e., multicomponent solutions). The best operating conditions of the chemical modification process were identified using the signal-to-noise ratio to enhance the metal uptakes and to reduce the competitive sorption effects during the simultaneous removal of these metals using the modified biomass. Results indicated that both the sorption capacity and selectivity for heavy metal removal can be improved in multicomponent metal solutions. This improvement in sorption properties of B. crassifolia biomass is mainly related to an increment of the acidic functional groups on the biomass surface caused by the chemical reaction between citric acid and this lignocellulosic material. The methodology reported in this study can be used to increase the sorption properties of other biomasses for the effective removal of toxic pollutants from multicomponent solutions and for the synthesis of sorbents with tailored sorption properties.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Aksu Z, Donmez G (2006) Binary biosorption of cadmium(II) and nickel(II) onto dried Chlorella vulgaris: co-ion effect on mono-component isotherm parameters. Process Biochem 41:860–868

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Altun T, Pehlivan E (2012) Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions by modified walnut shells. Food Chem 132:693–700

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Garcia-Reyes RB, Rangel-Mendez JR, Alfaro-De la Torre MC (2009) Chromium(III) uptake by agro-waste biosorbents: chemical characterization, sorption-desorption studies and mechanism. J Hazard Mater 170:845–854

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Gong R, Jin Y, Sun J, Zhong K (2008) Preparation and utilization of rice straw bearing carboxyl groups for removal of basic dyes from aqueous solution. Dyes Pigments 76:519–524

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Iqbal M, Saeed A, Zafar SI (2009) FTIR spectrophotometry, kinetics and adsorption isotherms modeling ion exchange, and EDX analysis for understanding the mechanism of Cd2+ and Pb2+ removal by mango peel waste. J Hazard Mater 164:161–171

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Leyva-Ramos R, Bernal-Jacome LA, Acosta-Rodríguez I (2005) Adsorption of cadmium(II) from aqueous solution on natural and oxidized corncob. Sep Purif Technol 45:41–49

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Leyva-Ramos R, Landin-Rodriguez LE, Leyva-Ramos S, Medellin-Castillo NA (2012) Modification of corncob with citric acid to enhance its capacity for adsorbing cadmium(II) from water solution. Chem Eng J 180:113–120

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Liu H, Wang C, Liu J, Wang BL, Sun H (2013) Competitive adsorption of Cd(II), Zn(II) and Ni(II) from their binary and ternary acidic systems using tourmaline. J Environ Manag 128:727–734

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Lu D, Cao Q, Li X, Cao X, Luo F, Shao W (2009) Kinetics and equilibrium of Cu(II) adsorption onto chemically modified orange peel cellulose biosorbents. Hydrometallurgy 95:145–152

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Marshall WE, Wartelle LH, Boler DE, Johns MM, Toles CA (1999) Enhanced metal adsorption by soybean hulls modified with citric acid. Bioresour Technol 69:263–268

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Medina-Torres R, Salazar-Garcia S, Gomez-Aguilar JR (2004) Fruit quality indices in eight nance [Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) H.B.K.] selections. HortScience 39:1070–1073

    Google Scholar 

  • Ngah WSW, Hanafiah MAKM (2008) Removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater by chemically modified plant wastes as adsorbents: a review. Bioresour Technol 99:3935–3948

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Ouyang JM, Duan L, Tieke B (2003) Effects of carboxylic acids on the crystal growth of calcium oxalate nanoparticles in lecithin-water liposome systems. Langmuir 19:8980–8985

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Perez-Gutierrez RM, Muñiz-Ramirez A, Gomez YG, Ramirez EB (2010) Antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic and antiglycation effects of Byrsonima crassifolia fruit and seed in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Plant Food Hum Nutr 65:350–357

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Reddad Z, Gerente C, Andres Y, Ralet MC, Thibault JF, Cloirec PL (2002) Ni(II) and Cu(II) binding properties of native and modified sugar beet pulp. Carbohydr Polym 49:23–31

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Reynel-Avila HE, Mendoza-Castillo DI, Hernandez-Montoya V, Bonilla-Petriciolet A (2011) Multicomponent removal of heavy metal from aqueous solution using low-cost sorbents. In: Antizar-Ladislao B, Sheikholeslami R (eds) Water production and Wastewater Treatment, 1st edn. Editorial Nova Science Publishers, pp 69–99

  • Reynel-Avila HE, Bonilla-Petriciolet A, de la Rosa G (2012) Competitive sorption of Pb, Cd and Ni on chicken feathers from binary aqueous solutions. Int J Chem React Eng. doi:10.1515/1542-6580.2724

  • Sajab MS, Chia CH, Zakaria S, Jani SM, Ayob MK, Chee KL, Khiew PS, Chiu WS (2011) Citric acid modified kenar core fibres for removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution. Bioresource Technol 102:7237–7243

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Saka C, Sahin O, Kucuk MM (2012) Applications on agricultural and forest waste adsorbents for the removal of lead (II) from contaminated waters. Int J Environ Sci Technol 9:379–394

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Sena Neto AR, Araujo MAM, Souza FVD, Mattoso LHC, Marconcini JM (2013) Characterization and comparative evaluation of thermal, structural, chemical, mechanical and morphological properties of six pineapple leaf fiber varieties for use in composites. Ind Crop Prod 43:529–537

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Sidiras D, Politi D, Batzias F, Boukos N (2013) Efficient removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions using autohydrolyzed scots pine (pinus sylvestris) sawdust as adsorbent. Int J Environ Sci Technol 10:1337–1348

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Srivastava VC, Mall ID, Mishra IM (2007) Multicomponent adsorption study of metal ions onto bagasse fly ash using Taguchi’s design of experimental methodology. Ind Eng Chem Res 46:5697–5706

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Srivastava VC, Mall ID, Mishra IM (2008) Antagonistic competitive equilibrium modeling for the adsorption of ternary metal ion mixtures from aqueous solution onto bagasse fly ash. Ind Eng Chem Res 47:3129–3137

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Srivastava VC, Mall ID, Mishra IM (2009) Equilibrium modeling of ternary adsorption of metal ions onto rice husk ash. Ind Eng Chem Res 54:705–711

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Sud D, Mahajan G, Kaur MP (2008) Agricultural waste material as potential adsorbent for sequestering heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions—a review. Bioresour Technol 99:6017–6027

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Tan G, Yuan H, Liu Y, Xiao D (2010) Removal of lead from aqueous solution with native and chemically modified corncobs. J Hazard Mater 174:740–745

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Vaughan T, Seo CW, Marshall WE (2001) Removal of selected metal ions from aqueous solution using modified corncobs. Bioresource Technol 78:133–139

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Volesky B (2001) Detoxification of metal-bearing effluents: biosorption for the next century. Hydrometallurgy 59:203–216

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Wing RE (1996) Corn fiber citrate: preparation and ion-exchange properties. Ind Crop Prod 5:301–305

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Zhu B, Fan T, Zhang D (2008) Adsorption of copper ions from aqueous solution by citric acid modified soybean straw. J Hazard Mater 153:300–308

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

Authors acknowledge the financial support provided by CONACYT, DGEST and Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico

    J. Monroy-Figueroa, D. I. Mendoza-Castillo & A. Bonilla-Petriciolet

  2. Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico

    M. A. Pérez-Cruz

Authors
  1. J. Monroy-Figueroa
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. D. I. Mendoza-Castillo
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. A. Bonilla-Petriciolet
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. M. A. Pérez-Cruz
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to A. Bonilla-Petriciolet.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Monroy-Figueroa, J., Mendoza-Castillo, D.I., Bonilla-Petriciolet, A. et al. Chemical modification of Byrsonima crassifolia with citric acid for the competitive sorption of heavy metals from water. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 12, 2867–2880 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-014-0685-x

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Revised:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-014-0685-x

Keywords

Search

Navigation