Electrospun Fe2O3–Al2O3 nanocomposite fibers as efficient adsorbent for removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution

•Iron oxide–alumina nanocomposite fibers were prepared by electrospinning method.•Pure crystalline ultra-fine fibers were obtained after sintering at 1000°C.•The nanocomposite fibers are efficient adsorbent for removal of heavy metal ions.•The removal percentage was in the order of Cu2+

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Published in:Journal of hazardous materials 2013-08, Vol.258-259, p.116-123
Main Authors: Mahapatra, A., Mishra, B.G., Hota, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adsorption
Aluminum Oxide - chemistry
Copper - isolation & purification
Electrospinning
Ferric Compounds - chemistry
Heavy metal ions
Hydroxybutyrates - chemistry
Lead - isolation & purification
Mercury - isolation & purification
Metals, Heavy - chemistry
Metals, Heavy - isolation & purification
Mixed oxide
Nanocomposites
Nanofibers - chemistry
Nickel - isolation & purification
Pentanones - chemistry
Solutions - chemistry
Thermodynamics
Water Purification - methods
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Summary:•Iron oxide–alumina nanocomposite fibers were prepared by electrospinning method.•Pure crystalline ultra-fine fibers were obtained after sintering at 1000°C.•The nanocomposite fibers are efficient adsorbent for removal of heavy metal ions.•The removal percentage was in the order of Cu2+
ISSN:0304-3894
1873-3336
DOI:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2013.04.045