Preparation and characterization and application of activated alumina (AA) from alum sludge for the adsorption of fluoride from aqueous solutions: new approach to alum sludge recycling

Water Science and Technology: Water Supply - Tập 18 Số 5 - Trang 1825-1831 - 2018
Ali Ahmad Aghapour1, Hassan Khorsandi1, Azadeh Dehghani1, Sima Karimzade1
1Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

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Abstract

Activated alumina (AA) prepared from alum sludge (AS) was used in removal of fluoride from aqueous solutions. The capacity of AA in the adsorption of fluoride from water was found to be 17.75 mg/g. The maximum efficiency of fluoride adsorption was 96% at the optimum condition (C = 5 mg/L, pH = 7, t = 20 min and adsorbent dosage = 5 g/L). Based on the results, it can be concluded that conversion of AS to AA can be a method for recycling of AS. Also AA can be used for adsorption of fluoride from aqueous solutions. So AS as a substance harmful to the environment turns into AA as a usable material in water treatment.

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