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Preparation of Fe oxide nanoparticles for environmental applications: arsenic removal

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The objective of this study is to examine the adsorption–desorption behavior of a magnetically active hybrid sorbent (MAHS) material, prepared by dispersing colloid-like hydrated iron oxide particles in the outer periphery of a macroporous ion-exchange resin (Amberlite XAD-2). The experimental results show that the new sorbent material can simultaneously remove arsenic (V) and a chlorinated organic compound (2,6-dichlorophenol [2,6-DCP]) from aqueous solutions at around neutral pH. The recovery of arsenic and 2,6-DCP from MAHS was conducted using a regenerant containing 50% (v/v) CH3OH + 3% (w/v) NaOH. In less than 10 bed volumes of regenerant, more than 90% of As(V) and 2,6-DCP were recovered.

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The authors would like to gratefully acknowledge the financial support received from TÜBITAK (Turkey)–NSF (USA), Scientific Research Project Funds.

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  1. Chemical Engineering Department, Davutpaşa Campus, Yıldız Technical University, Esenler-Istanbul, 34210, Turkey

    Ulker Beker, Dilek Duranoglu & Ilknur Kucuk

  2. Escuela Politecnica del Ejercito, Ave. El Progreso, Via Amaguaña, Sangolqui, Ecuador

    Luis Cumbal

  3. Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, Lehigh University, 13 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, USA

    Arup K. Sengupta

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Beker, U., Cumbal, L., Duranoglu, D. et al. Preparation of Fe oxide nanoparticles for environmental applications: arsenic removal. Environ Geochem Health 32, 291–296 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-010-9301-2

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