Research Article

Removal of Pb2+ Ions by ZSM-5/AC Composite in a Fixed-Bed Bench Scale System

Table 3

Thomas model parameters for the removal of Pb2+ ions by ZSM-5/AC from aqueous solution.

Parameter (mL/min mg) (mg/g)

Rate of flow2 mL/min141.30.992
4 mL/min187.00.984
6 mL/min185.40.990
Bed depth2 cm141.30.992
4 cm169.70.991
6 cm231.10.972
Preliminary concentration250 mg L-1231.10.972
500 mg L-1145.70.989
750 mg L-1100.30.957