Adsorption of copper ions from waste water using PP_y/Al₂O₃-Fe₂O₃ nanocomposite

The performance of Alumina-Iron Oxide nanocomposite as an adsorbent in the removal of Copper has been investigated. The experimental studies reveal that the removal of heavy metal from waste water can be increased within shorter duration when the nanocomposite is coated with a suitable polymer. The adsorptive properties of prepared nanocomposite with and without polymer were evaluated for the removal of copper ions using batch mode adsorption system. Characterization of the prepared nanocomposite using SEM, TEM and XRD analysis was done to check the removal efficiency before and after adsorption. This paper deals with the removal of copper from synthetic waste water using alumina/iron oxide nano composite and the increase in removal efficiency within a short period of time when it is treated with polymer coated alumina Iron/Oxide nanocomposite. The effects of pH, adsorbent dosage and time were investigated for optimum adsorption on the uptake of copper ions and observed 98 % removal. An ideal experimental response design has been carried out using Box Behnken design to evaluate the effect of different parameters in the batch mode study.