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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<br />

20.0 50.0<br />

100.0<br />

biosorbent amount (mg)<br />

200.0<br />

Pb<br />

Cd<br />

Ni<br />

Figure 3.15. Effect of biosorbent amount on biosorption of Pb 2+ , Cd 2+ , and Ni 2+ by<br />

Oocystis sp. (10.0 mL solution of 250.0 mg/L, solution pH of 6.0, sorption<br />

time of 60 min, and different amounts of biomass)<br />

Sorption (%)<br />

100.0<br />

80.0<br />

60.0<br />

40.0<br />

20.0<br />

0.0<br />

10.0 20.0<br />

50.0 100.0<br />

biosorbent amount (mg)<br />

200.0<br />

Pb<br />

Cd<br />

Ni<br />

Figure 3.16. Effect of biosorbent amount on biosorption of Pb 2+ , Cd 2+ , and Ni 2+ by<br />

Porphyridium cruentum (10.0 mL solution of 250.0 mg/L, solution pH of<br />

6.0,sorption time of 60 min, and different amounts of biomass)<br />

Ni<br />

Cd<br />

Pb<br />

Ni<br />

Ni<br />

Ni<br />

Cd<br />

Cd<br />

Cd<br />

Pb<br />

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