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BIOSORPTION OF Pb2+, Cd2+, & Ni2+ FROM WATERS BY ...

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Sorption (%)<br />

100.0<br />

80.0<br />

60.0<br />

40.0<br />

20.0<br />

0.0<br />

10.0 50.0 100.0 150.0 200.0<br />

concentration (mg/L)<br />

250.0<br />

500.0<br />

Pb<br />

Cd<br />

Ni<br />

Figure 3.10. Effect of initial metal ion concentration on biosorption of Pb 2+ , Cd 2+ , and<br />

Ni 2+ by Dunaliella salina (10.0 mg of biosorbent, sorption time of 60 min,<br />

solution pH of 6.0, 10.0 mL of solution with different metal ion<br />

concentrations)<br />

Sorption (%)<br />

100.0<br />

80.0<br />

60.0<br />

40.0<br />

20.0<br />

0.0<br />

10.0 50.0 100.0 150.0 200.0 250.0<br />

concentration (mg/L)<br />

500.0<br />

Pb<br />

Cd<br />

Ni<br />

Figure 3.11. Effect of initial metal ion concentration on biosorption of Pb 2+ , Cd 2+ , and<br />

Ni 2+ by Oocystis sp. (10.0 mg of biosorbent, sorption time of 60 min,<br />

solution pH of 6.0, 10.0 mL of solution with different metal ion<br />

concentrations)<br />

Ni<br />

Cd<br />

Pb<br />

Ni<br />

Cd<br />

Pb<br />

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