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Cobalt(II) removal with dolomite: Use of radiotracer technique in aqueous solution

  • Received : 2024.02.19
  • Accepted : 2024.06.17
  • Published : 2024.11.25
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Abstract

Industrial processes have the potential to release cobalt into the environment, and exposure to cobalt in quantities higher than specific amounts can have harmful impacts on living organisms. This study aimed to determine whether natural dolomite from the Thrace region of Türkiye could effectively remove Co(II) from aqueous solutions. Batch studies were conducted to examine the impact of various experimental factors, including adsorbent dosage, initial Co(II) concentration, contact time, solution pH, and temperature. The cobalt concentrations in aqueous solutions were determined by employing 60Co radionuclide as a radiotracer. Experimental results revealed that optimum adsorption conditions were obtained at a solid-liquid ratio of 20 g·L-1, initial Co(II) concentration of 128 mg·L-1, contact time of 120 min, and pH 6 with a maximum adsorption capacity of 2.32 mg·g-1. The pseudo-second-order kinetic and Redlich-Peterson isotherm models described the experimental data well. The adsorption process of Co(II) ions on the dolomite was spontaneous and exothermic. The results showed the potential use of dolomite to remove such a toxic metal ion from industrial wastewater.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the Scientific Research Projects Department of Istanbul Technical University Project Number: MAB2022-44108. The authors would also like to thank Prof. Sevilay Haciyakupoglu for her valuable advice.

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