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Effects of dissolved organic matter and pH on heavy metal uptake by sludge particulates exemplified by copper(II) and nickel(II): Three-variable model

Journal Article · · Water Environment Research
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) and pH are important factors affecting heavy metal uptake by sludge particulates. Copper(II) and Nickel(II) uptake behavior by primary and secondary sludge particulates was studied under various pH and DOM conditions. A three-variable model, incorporating effects of pH and DOM, was developed to describe heavy metal uptake. Results show that heavy metal uptake by sludge particulates can be better described by the three-variable model than by the modified Langmuir model in a wide pH range.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
346816
Journal Information:
Water Environment Research, Journal Name: Water Environment Research Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 71; ISSN WAERED; ISSN 1061-4303
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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