Development of a bio-based sorbent media for the removal of nickel ions from aqueous solutions

The objective of this study is to develop a low cost bio-based sorbent for the removal of nickel ions from aqueous solutions. Chitosan/Polyethylene oxide (Cs/PEO) nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning technique and characterized. Batch adsorption experiments were then carried out to investigate the effect of contact time and Cs/PEO mass ratio on adsorption efficiency of nickel ions. Results indicate that a maximum nickel adsorption (qm) of...