Prickly pear, potential adsorbent of copper (Cu2+), iron (Fe3+) and chromium (Cr3+) from contaminated waters

Jhossep Morales-Aredo; Kedi Gamboa-Meregildo; Ricardo Vejarano

doi:10.18687/LACCEI2020.1.1.126

Prickly pear, potential adsorbent of copper (Cu²⁺), iron (Fe³⁺) and chromium (Cr³⁺) from contaminated waters

Translated title of the contribution: Prickly pear, potential adsorbent of copper (Cu²⁺), iron (Fe³⁺) and chromium (Cr³⁺) from contaminated waters

Jhossep Morales-Aredo, Kedi Gamboa-Meregildo, Ricardo Vejarano

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Universidad Privada del Norte

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Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate the potential of prickly pear cactus cladode (Opuntia ficus) to remove copper (Cu²⁺), iron (Fe³⁺) and chromium (Cr³⁺) from aqueous solutions. Distilled water mixed with Cu²⁺, Fe³⁺ or Cr³⁺ at initial concentrations of 19.60, 16.60 and 17.85 ppm, respectively, were used as media for testing. The aqueous media were treated with two adsorbents: i) a naturally collected cladode (CT), and ii) a cladode chemically modified with calcium (CTCa). The results indicate that a greater metal adsorption is obtained with the CTCa adsorbent. Moreover, 2 hours of contact is enough to remove up to 82.75, 78.36 and 87.84% of Cu²⁺, Fe³⁺ and Cr³⁺, respectively, with respect to their initial concentrations. Our results suggest that the prickly pear cactus cladode might be potentially effective as an eco-friendly adsorbent for removing heavy metals from contaminated waters.

Translated title of the contribution	Prickly pear, potential adsorbent of copper (Cu²⁺), iron (Fe³⁺) and chromium (Cr³⁺) from contaminated waters
Original language	English
Title of host publication	18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology
Subtitle of host publication	"Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020
ISBN (Electronic)	9789585207141
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2020.1.1.126
State	Published - 2020
Event	18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology: "Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020 - Virtual, Online Duration: 27 Jul 2020 → 31 Jul 2020

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
ISSN (Electronic)	2414-6390

Conference

Conference	18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology: "Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020
City	Virtual, Online
Period	27/07/20 → 31/07/20

Keywords

Adsorption
Contaminated water
Heavy metals
Prickly pear cactus cladode

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Morales-Aredo, J., Gamboa-Meregildo, K., & Vejarano, R. (2020). Prickly pear, potential adsorbent of copper (Cu²⁺), iron (Fe³⁺) and chromium (Cr³⁺) from contaminated waters. In 18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology: "Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020 (Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology). https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2020.1.1.126

Morales-Aredo, Jhossep ; Gamboa-Meregildo, Kedi ; Vejarano, Ricardo. / Prickly pear, potential adsorbent of copper (Cu²⁺), iron (Fe³⁺) and chromium (Cr³⁺) from contaminated waters. 18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology: "Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020. 2020. (Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology).

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Morales-Aredo, J, Gamboa-Meregildo, K & Vejarano, R 2020, Prickly pear, potential adsorbent of copper (Cu²⁺), iron (Fe³⁺) and chromium (Cr³⁺) from contaminated waters. in 18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology: "Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020. Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, 18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology: "Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020, Virtual, Online, 27/07/20. https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2020.1.1.126

Prickly pear, potential adsorbent of copper (Cu²⁺), iron (Fe³⁺) and chromium (Cr³⁺) from contaminated waters. / Morales-Aredo, Jhossep; Gamboa-Meregildo, Kedi; Vejarano, Ricardo.
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