Removal of Pb(II) from Aqueous Solutions by Zeolites, Porcelanite and Sands: Correlation of Morphology and Chemical Composition to Batch Removal Efficiency
Author(s) Fawwaz Jumean1*, Lucia Pappalardo1, Hani Khoury2 Affiliation(s) 1Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. 2Department of Geology, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. ABSTRACT Chemical compositions of natural zeolites, porcelanite (opal-CT) and local sands were determined by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and correlated with their Pb(II) removal efficiencies. Zeolites…