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The Development of Nanotechnology Bentonite as Adsorbent of Copper Metal (Cu)

Susila Arita1, Muhammad Naswir2, Irma Astriana3 and Nelson3
  • 1 University of Sriwijaya, Indonesia
  • 2 University of Jambi, Indonesia
  • 3 Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Jambi, Indonesia

Abstract

The aims of the research to develop nanotechnology with the use of bentonite as adsorbent cooper metal (Cu). Bentonite activation treatment performed. The parameters studied in this research is a variation of the mass of bentonite, contact time and adsorption capacity. Measurements were made using AAS. Activation of bentonite using a solution of HCl 1.6 M. In experiments conducted bentonite weight variation of 0.1; 0.3; and 0.5 gr with a contact time of 30,60,90 and 120 s. The results showed that the decreased absorption of active bentonite is 96.8 and 99,7% bentonit not activated Thus discovered a new phenomenon which is not activated bentonite is have a better ability to absorb copper compared to the activated bentonite.

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume 11 No. 2, 2018, 845-851

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2018.845.851

Submitted On: 23 March 2018 Published On: 25 May 2018

How to Cite: Arita, S., Naswir, M., Astriana, I. & Nelson, (2018). The Development of Nanotechnology Bentonite as Adsorbent of Copper Metal (Cu). American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 11(2), 845-851. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2018.845.851

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Keywords

  • Bentonite
  • Nanotechnology
  • Metal Cu
  • Adsorption
  • AAS