Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from water

A novel adsorbent, GSCQD-FeFe2O4, combining groundnut shell-derived carbon quantum dots with magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, was synthesized for efficient removal of Pb(II) from water. Characterization studies confirmed successful synthesis, with UV analysis showing absorption at 210 nm and green...

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Main Authors: Fredrick Saah, Garima Nagpal, Flomo Gbawoquiyq, Rashi Chaudhary
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Published: Engineering Society for Corrosion, Belgrade 2024-09-01
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Garima Nagpal
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Rashi Chaudhary
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description A novel adsorbent, GSCQD-FeFe2O4, combining groundnut shell-derived carbon quantum dots with magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, was synthesized for efficient removal of Pb(II) from water. Characterization studies confirmed successful synthesis, with UV analysis showing absorption at 210 nm and green luminescence indicating carbon quantum dots. FT-IR identified characteristic functional groups, while XRD confirmed well-ordered structures. FE-SEM revealed clustered carbon nanoparticles with magnetic iron oxide, and TEM showed small-sized carbon dots suitable for adsorption. Batch adsorption studies revealed optimal conditions for Pb(II) removal, including a pH range of 5-6, temperature of 20°C, contact time of 20 minutes, and adsorbent dose of 0.2 g. Isotherm studies indicated that both Langmuir and Freundlich models provided a good fit, with a calculated adsorption capacity of 37.8 mg/g. Thermodynamic analysis suggested spontaneous, exothermic adsorption with increased disorder. GSCQD-FeFe2O4 displayed excellent potential for Pb(II) removal, but further research on reusability and stability in industrial settings is needed for broader applicability.
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spelling doaj-art-ce29307c7e8f45f581fbea27c27c2aed2025-08-20T02:20:01ZengEngineering Society for Corrosion, BelgradeZaštita Materijala0351-94652466-25852024-09-0165344045110.62638/ZasMat11851184Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from waterFredrick Saah0https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4471-4198Garima Nagpal1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5182-8233Flomo Gbawoquiyq2Rashi Chaudhary3Sharda School of Basic Sciences & Research, Department of Environmental Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaSharda School of Basic Sciences & Research, Department of Environmental Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaSharda School of Basic Sciences & Research, Department of Environmental Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaSharda School of Basic Sciences & Research, Department of Life Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaA novel adsorbent, GSCQD-FeFe2O4, combining groundnut shell-derived carbon quantum dots with magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, was synthesized for efficient removal of Pb(II) from water. Characterization studies confirmed successful synthesis, with UV analysis showing absorption at 210 nm and green luminescence indicating carbon quantum dots. FT-IR identified characteristic functional groups, while XRD confirmed well-ordered structures. FE-SEM revealed clustered carbon nanoparticles with magnetic iron oxide, and TEM showed small-sized carbon dots suitable for adsorption. Batch adsorption studies revealed optimal conditions for Pb(II) removal, including a pH range of 5-6, temperature of 20°C, contact time of 20 minutes, and adsorbent dose of 0.2 g. Isotherm studies indicated that both Langmuir and Freundlich models provided a good fit, with a calculated adsorption capacity of 37.8 mg/g. Thermodynamic analysis suggested spontaneous, exothermic adsorption with increased disorder. GSCQD-FeFe2O4 displayed excellent potential for Pb(II) removal, but further research on reusability and stability in industrial settings is needed for broader applicability.https://www.zastita-materijala.org/index.php/home/article/view/1185carbon quantum dots, groundnut shell, magnetic iron oxide nanoparticle, lead, adsorption capacity, thermodynamic parameters, thermodynamic isotherms
spellingShingle Fredrick Saah
Garima Nagpal
Flomo Gbawoquiyq
Rashi Chaudhary
Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from water
Zaštita Materijala
carbon quantum dots, groundnut shell, magnetic iron oxide nanoparticle, lead, adsorption capacity, thermodynamic parameters, thermodynamic isotherms
title Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from water
title_full Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from water
title_fullStr Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from water
title_full_unstemmed Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from water
title_short Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from water
title_sort groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite gscqd fefe2o4 for lead removal from water
topic carbon quantum dots, groundnut shell, magnetic iron oxide nanoparticle, lead, adsorption capacity, thermodynamic parameters, thermodynamic isotherms
url https://www.zastita-materijala.org/index.php/home/article/view/1185
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