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Removal of iron and manganese from underground water by use of natural minerals in batch mode treatment

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: In the present study natural clinoptilolite and vermiculite as well as their Na-forms are used for simultaneous removal of Fe (1.5 ppm) and Mn (0.5 ppm) from underground water samples. Vermiculite exhibited higher removal levels than clinoptilolite for both Fe and Mn. In general, Fe removal is higher than Mn for vermiculite and the opposite holds for clinoptilolite. In particular, Fe and Mn removal levels are between 88–94% and 65–100% for vermiculite and 22–90% and 61–100% for clinoptilolite, respectively. Pretreatment as well as the use of smaller particle size increased the removal of both metals. The experimental results showed that the maximum permissible concentrations according to the legislation can be achieved.

Source: Desalination and Water Treatment

DOI: 10.5004/dwt.2010.1102

Authors: V.J. Inglezakis, M.K. Doula, V. Aggelatou, A.A. Zorpas

Institutions: National Agricultural Research Foundation, Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration

Language: English

Topic: Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,000