The potential of pistachio shell-based activated carbons for metal removal from aqueous solutions: a review

Kursunoglu S., Demir I.

Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects, vol.44, no.4, pp.8572-8590, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/15567036.2022.2123871
  • Journal Name: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ABI/INFORM, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, CAB Abstracts, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, Environment Index, Greenfile, INSPEC, Metadex, Pollution Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.8572-8590
  • Keywords: Pistachio shell, activated carbon, biosorbent, adsorption, metal removal, INDUSTRIAL WASTE-WATER, ADSORPTION, PYROLYSIS, IONS, ADSORBENT, CELLULOSE, CAPACITY, BIOMASS, ZNCL2
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.Metal ions are discharged from various industrial effluents, causing an adverse effect on the human health and environment. Although numerous technologies are employed to treat these effluents, the biosorption process is a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective method of removing metal ions. Agricultural biomasses are a type of biosorbent that has a number of advantages, including their low cost, natural availability, and ease of collection and use as adsorbents. The purpose of this review paper is to demonstrate the utilization of pistachio shell as an agricultural biomass for metal ion removal from aqueous solutions. The preparation of raw and modified forms of this biosorbent is addressed. Under optimal experimental settings, the adsorption capability of the pistachio shell is demonstrated, and its characterization and possible application as a bisorbent are discussed. In addition, the isotherm and equilibrium constants for metal ion adsorption by the pistachio shell are considered. Overall, these considerations demonstrate the significant potential of adsorbents originated from pistachio shells for metal ion removal from aqueous solutions.