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Mechanisms of Cu(II) Adsorption onto Biochars Derived from Fallen and Non-Fallen Maple Leaves

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  • Kyung Bin Oh

    (Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Saerom Park

    (R&D Center, Choilab Inc., Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Ye Jin Kim

    (Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

  • Gyu Won Lee

    (Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

  • Jeong Wook Jo

    (Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

  • Jae Hun Kim

    (Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

  • Ji Eun Kim

    (R&D Center, ATE Corporation, Seoul 07532, Republic of Korea)

  • Gwangnam Kang

    (R&D Center, ATE Corporation, Seoul 07532, Republic of Korea)

  • Sang Hyun Lee

    (Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

  • Hyung Joo Kim

    (Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

  • Yong-Keun Choi

    (Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
    R&D Center, Choilab Inc., Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

The ability of biochars derived from fallen (F-BC) and non-fallen (NF-BC) maple leaves to adsorb Cu 2+ ions from aqueous solutions was examined. Biochars were produced at pyrolysis temperatures of 350, 550, and 750 °C. Higher pyrolysis temperatures resulted in enhanced specific surface areas and promoted CaCO 3 crystallization while limiting MgCO 3 formation. The Cu 2+ adsorption capacity depended on the biochar type and pyrolysis conditions. Although the Cu 2+ adsorption efficiency of NF-BCs decreased with increasing pyrolysis temperature, F-BC550 exhibited a higher Cu 2+ adsorption capacity than F-BC750. Additionally, the Cu 2+ adsorption performance of both NF-BC350 and F-BC550 improved with increasing solution pH. Cu 2+ adsorption onto NF-BC350 and F-BC550 followed the two-compartment first-order (involving fast and slow adsorption compartments) and Langmuir (meaning homogeneous monolayer adsorption) models, respectively. The maximum Cu 2+ adsorption capacity of F-BC550 (147.3 mg Cu/g BC) was 7.8-fold higher than that of NF-BC350 (18.8 mg Cu/g BC), as determined by isotherm studies. The enhanced adsorption performance of F-BC550 may be attributable to physical adsorption facilitated by increased surface area and multiple mechanisms, including cationic attraction via functional groups, ion exchange (Ca and Mg), and van der Waals interaction facilitated by increased surface area. These findings suggest that F-BC550, derived from waste biomass, exhibits superior Cu 2+ adsorption performance compared to NF-BCs, making it a promising adsorbent for wastewater treatment applications.

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  • Kyung Bin Oh & Saerom Park & Ye Jin Kim & Gyu Won Lee & Jeong Wook Jo & Jae Hun Kim & Ji Eun Kim & Gwangnam Kang & Sang Hyun Lee & Hyung Joo Kim & Yong-Keun Choi, 2025. "Mechanisms of Cu(II) Adsorption onto Biochars Derived from Fallen and Non-Fallen Maple Leaves," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-16, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:9:p:4233-:d:1650925
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    1. Myoung-Eun Lee & Jin Hee Park & Jae Woo Chung, 2017. "Adsorption of Pb(II) and Cu(II) by Ginkgo-Leaf-Derived Biochar Produced under Various Carbonization Temperatures and Times," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-9, December.
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