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| Author(s): |
de Andrade, J. R.
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da Silva, M. G. C.
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Gimenes, M. L.
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Vieira, M. G. A.
Total Authors: 4
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING; v. 8, n. 3, p. 10-pg., 2020-06-01. |
| Abstract | |
The antihypertensive losartan potassium is an emerging pharmaceutical contaminant that has been traced in aquatic media; hence, up-to-date water treatment methods are urged. This paper is the first of its kind to examine losartan uptake by adsorption using an organophilic clay, Spectrogel. In comparison, a micro-grain activated carbon (mu GAC) was employed. Adsorption kinetics, isotherms and thermodynamics were examined and characterizations were performed. Pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order, external diffusion, surface diffusion and pore diffusion models were adjusted to kinetic data, and Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin-Radushkevich models were correlated to isotherms. Adsorption mechanisms were elucidated for surface features and surface chemistry. The latter was unraveled to have a crucial role on losartan removal by Spectrogel. The best adsorbent dosage was stablished as 6 g/L and initial solution pH (2.5-10) had no significant impact on the process. Spectrogel exhibited faster kinetics and superior maximum adsorption capacity (similar to 2200 min, 0.0820 mmol/g) than mu GAC (similar to 2600 min, 0.0441 mmol/g). Compared to water or ethanol eluents, methanol showed the highest efficiency as desorption agent (65%). The results indicate that Spectrogel organoclay is a potential non-traditional adsorbent for losartan remediation. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 16/05007-1 - Removal of residual drug in aqueous solution by alternative adsorbents |
| Grantee: | Meuris Gurgel Carlos da Silva |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |