Characterization of a mixture of algae waste-bentonite used as adsorbent for the removal of Pb2+ from aqueous solution.

The usage of wastes of algae would be admirable from environmental and solid waste management point of view. Thus, herein, this data set present a facile method for providing an adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite. The prepared adsorbent was applied to remove Pb2+ from aqueous solution. The characterization data of the adsorbent were analyzed using FTIR and SEM-EDX methods. The FTIR test results showed that there is a shift in the wave numbers on the adsorbent that has been loaded with Pb indicating that there is an interaction between the adsorbent and Pb. The SEM-EDX test results showed that there is Pb on the adsorbent that has been loaded with Pb. It was conducted in laboratory scale and the adsorption technique was batch technique. The acquired data indicated that the adsorption of Pb2+ by the adsorbent prepared from mixture of algae waste-bentonite is a promising technique for treating Pb-bearing wastewaters.

Specifications Table

The uptake of Pb by the adsorbent (q) was determined based on the subtraction of the initial and final concentration of adsorbate

The Pb concentration measurement was performed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu, AA-7000)

Data of algae waste-bentonite were acquired for Pb removal from aqueous solution

Value of the data

The newly synthesized adsorbent has a good potential application in related of wastewater treatment.

This data offer a simple method for preparation of adsorbent from mixture of algae waste and bentonite.

The acquired data will be advantageous for the scientific community wanting to scale up and design an adsorption column with adsorbent of algae waste-bentonite as medium for the removal of Pb2+-containing waters or wastewaters.

Data

The FTIR for the adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite before and after adsorption at wave numbers from 400 to 4000 cm−1 were given in Fig. 1, Fig. 2. The SEM-EDX for the adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite before and after adsorption were given in Fig. 3, Fig. 4.

Fig. 1

The FTIR spectrum for the adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite before adsorption.

Fig. 2

The FTIR spectrum for the adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite after adsorption.

Fig. 3

The results of SEM-EDX for the adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite before adsorption.

Fig. 4

The results of SEM-EDX for the adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite after adsorption.

Experimental design, materials and methods

Materials

Red algae waste (Gracilaria sp.) was obtained from agar industry in Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

Preparation of adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite

The treatment given to algae waste was drying under sunlight for several days. The dried materials were then sieved to get the particle size of 100–200 mesh. Bentonite with the same particle size was then mixed with algae waste with the proportion of 2:1, and it was used as adsorbent. The lead solution was prepared by dissolving Pb(NO3)2 into demineralized water to get desired concentration.

Adsorption experiments

Adsorption of Pb2+ with the adsorbent of algae waste-bentonite was performed using batch adsorption technique [1], [2]. Adsorption experiments were carried out by adding 100 ml of 100 ppm lead solution placed in a 150 mL bottle and 0.5 g of adsorbent. The bottle was then placed on a shaker. After being shaken, the solution was then filtered and analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer to determine metal concentration. First, the pH used in the present study was 2–7 to find out the effect of pH. Second, the adsorbent mass was 0.1–1.0 g to find out the effect of adsorbent dosage. The last, the contact time used were 10–240 min to find out the effect of contact time. All experiments were repeated three times.

Characterization of adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite

The characterization of adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite for before and after adsorption was carried out using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) and fourier transform infrared (FTIR) [3]. The characterization of adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite was carried out using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) which aimed to analyze and to find out the original micrographs and chemical composition on the surface of the adsorbent samples and fourier transform infrared (FTIR) which aimed to analyze and to find out the functional groups of adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite.

Data analysis

The efficiency of Pb2+ adsorption by adsorbent from mixture of algae waste-bentonite is calculated according to Eq. (1).where Co is initial concentration (mg/L) and Ce is final concentration (mg/L).

Subject area	Chemical Engineering
More specific subject area	Adsorption
Type of data	Table, image, figure
How data was acquired	– The uptake of Pb2+ by the adsorbent (qe) was determined based on the subtraction of the initial and final concentration of adsorbate – Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy (Shimadzu, IRPrestige 21), scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) spectroscopy (JEOL, JMS 5600, Tokyo, Japan) was used for determine the characteristics of the adsorbent – The Pb2+ concentration measurement was performed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu, AA-7000)
Data format	Analyzed
Experimental factors	– The treatment given to algae waste was drying under sunlight for several days – The adsorbent of algae waste-bentonite was prepared from mixture of algae waste and bentonite that have been weighed in accordance with the ratio of 1:2 – Data of algae waste-bentonite were acquired for Pb2+ removal from aqueous solution
Experimental features	The adsorbent of algae waste-bentonite for Pb2+adsorption from aqueous solution
Data source location	Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
Data accessibility	Data are accessible with the article