A Novel fine-tuning mesoporous adsorbent for simultaneous lead(II) detection and removal from wastewater

Awual, M. R.; Hasan, M. M.*

The functionalized mesoporous silica based fine tuning meso adsorbent was developed for ultra trace lead (Pb(II)) detection and removal from wastewater. The design of the ligand into ordered pore based meso adsorbent transformed the Pb(II) detection and removal systems into smart and stable assemblies. The ability of the meso adsorbent to detect and remove Pb(II) from aqueous solutions has been studied and discussed with different optimized conditions of concentrations, the amount of meso adsorbent, concentration of coexisting electrolyte and pH. The design of such a tunable meso adsorbent offered a simple procedure in such toxic Pb(II) ions removal without using high tech, sophisticated instruments.