In this study the adsorption behavior of reed tissues has been investigated in a batch system in order to determine
its applicability in treating wastewater. The optimum conditions for the treatment process were investigated by
observing the influence of organ of plant (leaf, stem, root), pH levels, the presence of competing ions, initial
concentration and of the reed tissues.
The results indicated that the adsorption capacity was strongly affected by the initial concentration, pH levels
and organ of plant. Optimum adsorption of Pb (II) was observed at pH 7.0, initial Pb(II) concentration 20 mg/L,
temperature 25-45 0C and contact time 30 minute. It has a good fit for the Freundlich compared with Langmuir
isotherm models. As well as, Pseudo second – order kinetic model was fit better than pseudo first order model.
Phragmites Australia shows that it is feasible for this plant material as a novel adsorbent for Pb(II) removal in
the future.

Title

Journal of Environment and Earth Science

Publisher

Journal of Environment and Earth Science

Publisher Country

United States of America

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

None

Publication Type

Prtinted only

Volume

8

Year

2018

Pages

159-171