Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Multiple copper adsorption and regeneration by zeolite 4A synthesized from bauxite tailings

  • Research Article
  • Published:
Environmental Science and Pollution Research Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Copper ions were first adsorbed by zeolite 4A synthesized from bauxite tailings, the desorption of Cu(II) using Na2EDTA solutions was performed, and the recycling of zeolite 4A in adsorption and desorption was systematically investigated. It was observed that the Cu(II) removal efficiency was directly dependent on the initial pH value. The maximum removal efficiency of Cu(II) was 96.2% with zeolite 4A when the initial pH value was 5.0. Cu(II) was completely absorbed in the first 30 min. It was also observed that the desorption efficiency and zeolite recovery were highly dependent on the initial pH and concentration of Na2EDTA in the solution. The desorption efficiency and percent of zeolite recovered were 73.6 and 85.9%, respectively, when the Na2EDTA solution concentration was 0.05 mol L−1 and the pH value was 8. The recovered zeolites were pure single phase and highly crystalline. After 3 cycles, the removal efficiency of Cu(II) was as high as 78.9%, and the zeolite recovery was 46.9%, indicating that the recovered zeolites have good adsorption capacity and can repeatedly absorb Cu(II).

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
Fig. 8
Fig. 9

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Ackley MW, Rege SU, Saxena H (2003) Application of natural zeolites in the purification and separation of gases. Microporous Mesoporous Mater 61:25–42

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Baldansuren A, Eichel RA, Roduner E (2009) Nitrogen oxide reaction with six-atom silver clusters supported on LTA zeolite. Phys Chem Chem Phys 11:6664–6675

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Chang JH, Ellis AV, Tung CH, Huang WC (2010) Copper cation transport and scaling of ionic exchange membranes using electrodialysis under electroconvection conditions. J Membr Sci 361:56–62

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Dabrowski A, Hubicki Z, Podkościelny P, Robens E (2004) Selective removal of the heavy metal ions from waters and industrial wastewaters by ion-exchange method. Chemosphere 56:91–106

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Du T, Liu L, Xiao P, Che S, Wang H (2014) Preparation of zeolite NaA for CO2 capture from nickel laterite residue. Int J Miner Metall Mater 21:820–825

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Erdem E, Karapinar N, Donat R (2004) The removal of heavy metal cations by natural zeolites. J Colloid Interf Sci 280:309–314

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Hui KS, Chao CYH (2006) Effects of step-change of synthesis temperature on synthesis of zeolite 4A from coal fly ash. Microporous Mesoporous Mater 88:145–151

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Hui KS, Chao CYH, Kot SC (2005) Removal of mixed heavy metal ions in wastewater by zeolite 4A and residual products from recycled coal fly ash. J Hazard Mater 127:89–101

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Kaduková J, Virčíková E (2005) Comparison of differences between copper bioaccumulation and biosorption. Environ Int 31:227–232

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Lao-Luque C, Solé M, Gamisans X, Valderrama C, Dorado AD (2014) Characterization of chromium (III) removal from aqueous solutions by an immature coal (leonardite). Toward a better understanding of the phenomena involved. Clean Techn Environ Polcy 16:127–136

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Lazaridis NK, Keenan H (2010) Chitosan heads as barriers to the transport of azo dye in soil column. J Hazard Mater 173:144–150

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Lei P-C, Shen X-J, Guo M, Zhang M (2016) An improved implementable process for the synthesis of zeolite 4A from bauxite tailings and its Cr3+. Int J Miner Metall Mater 23:850–857

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Liu X, Wang Y, Cui X, He Y, Mao J (2013) Influence of synthesis parameters on NaA zeolite crystals. Powder Technol 243:184–193

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Matlock MM, Howerton BS, Atwood DA (2002) Chemical precipitation of heavy metals from acid mine drainage. Water Res 36:4757–4764

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Mohsen-Nia M, Montazeri P, Modarress H (2007) Removal of Cu2+ and Ni2+ from wastewater with a chelating agent and reverse osmosis processes. Desalination 217:276–281

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Purna Chandra Rao G, Satyaveni S, Ramesh A, Seshaiah K, Murthy KSN (2006) Sorption of cadmium and zinc from aqueous solutions by zeolite 4A, zeolite 13X and bentonite. J Environ Manag 81:265–272

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Sherry HS, Walton HF (1967) The ion-exchange properties of zeolites. II. Ion exchange in the synthetic zeolite Linde 4A. J Phys Chem 71:1457–1465

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Skoog DA, West DM, Holler FJ, Crouch S (2013) Fundamentals of analytical chemistry. Nelson Education

  • Upadek H, Smulders E, Poethkow J (1991) Laundry detergent additive containing zeolite, polycarboxylate, and perborate. Zeolites 11:90

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Uriu-Adams JY, Keen CL (2005) Copper, oxidative stress, and human health. Mol Asp Med 26:268–298

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Vareltzis P, Kikkinides ES, Georgiadis MC (2003) On the optimization of gas separation processes using zeolite membranes. Chem Eng Res Des 81:525–536

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Wang S-B, Peng Y-L (2010) Natural zeolites as effective adsorbents in water and wastewater treatment. Chem Eng J 156:11–24

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Xiong C, Chen X, Liu X (2012) Synthesis, characterization and application of ethylenediamine functionalized chelating resin for copper preconcentration in tea samples. Chem Eng J 203:115–122

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank the National Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51672025, 51572020, 51372019), the National High Technology Research and Development of China (863 program) (No. 2013AA032003), and the Shanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of High Value-added Utilization of Coal-related Wastes for the financial support.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China

    Xianjiang Shen, Min Guo & Mei Zhang

  2. Central Research Institute of Building and Construction Co., Ltd, MCC Group, Beijing, 100088, China

    Guibo Qiu & Changsheng Yue

Authors
  1. Xianjiang Shen
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Guibo Qiu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Changsheng Yue
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Min Guo
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Mei Zhang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Mei Zhang.

Additional information

Responsible editor: Guilherme L. Dotto

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Shen, X., Qiu, G., Yue, C. et al. Multiple copper adsorption and regeneration by zeolite 4A synthesized from bauxite tailings. Environ Sci Pollut Res 24, 21829–21835 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-017-9824-5

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-017-9824-5

Keywords

Search

Navigation