ADSORPTION PERFORMANCE OF MG0.33NI0.33CO0.33FE2O4 NANOPARTICLES DOPED WITH GADOLINIUM AND LANTHANUM FOR LEAD (II) REMOVAL

Authors

Mariam Rabaa, Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Debbieh, LebanonFollow
Amani Aridi, Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Debbieh, LebanonFollow
Ghassan Younes, Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Debbieh, LebanonFollow
Ramadan Awad, Departement of Physics, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Debbieh, LebanonFollow

Keywords

Ferrite nanoparticles, rare earth metals dopant, Pb (II) removal, adsorption

Disciplines

Chemistry | Environmental Chemistry | Physical Chemistry

Abstract

The issue of water pollution has become a major concern in recent times, and the need for effective strategies for treating contaminated water sources has become more urgent. One promising approach that has been gaining attention in the field of wastewater treatment is the use of nano-ferrites. In this regard, novel Mg_0.33Ni_0.33Co_0.33La_xFe_2-xO₄ and Mg_0.33Ni_0.33Co_0.33Gd_xFe_2-xO₄ nanoparticles (NPs), where x = 0.00, 0.01 and 0.08, were synthesized to test their adsorption performance for the removal of Pb (II). The structural properties and morphology were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). As Gd and La content increase, the bandgap energy increases while Urbach energy decreases. The experimental condition for the adsorption process was the adsorbent dosage of 40 mg and contact time of 30, 60, and 90 min at room temperature. Under the recommended conditions, Pb (II) removal % were obtained as 38 %, 41 % and 75 % for Mg_0.33Ni_0.33Co_0.33Fe₂O₄, Mg_0.33Ni_0.33Co_0.33La_xFe_2-xO₄ with x = 0.01 and Mg_0.33Ni_0.33Co_0.33Gd_xFe_2-xO₄ with x = 0.08, respectively. Therefore, doping ferrite nanoparticles with rare earth metals improve their properties and enable its usage in wastewater treatment particularly for the removal of heavy metals.

Author ORCID Identifier

Mariam Rabaa https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5243-8803

Amani Aridi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6946-1839

Ghassan Younes https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6927-3523

Ramadan Awad https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9193-4092

Recommended Citation

Rabaa, Mariam; Aridi, Amani; Younes, Ghassan; and Awad, Ramadan (2023) "ADSORPTION PERFORMANCE OF MG0.33NI0.33CO0.33FE2O4 NANOPARTICLES DOPED WITH GADOLINIUM AND LANTHANUM FOR LEAD (II) REMOVAL," BAU Journal - Science and Technology: Vol. 4: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54729/2959-331X.1098

ISSN

2959-331X