Table 3: Comparison of the adsorption capacity, contact time, and particle size of SCMNPs with similar adsorbents in removing of Zn(II).
Adsorbent |
Adsorption capacity mg/g |
Contact time |
Particle size of adsorbent |
Reference |
Bentonite |
52.91 |
15 min |
0.160-0.630 mm |
[39] |
Activated alumina |
13.69 |
30 min |
- |
[40] |
Natural zeolite |
2.21 |
40 min |
1-3 mm |
[41] |
Bagasse fly ash modified activated carbon (10 °C) |
24.06 |
75 min |
200-250 µm |
[42] |
Bagasse modified activated carbon (25 °C) |
31.11 |
12 h |
< 325 mesh |
[43] |
Bagasse modified activated carbon (40 °C) |
54 |
12 h |
< 325 mesh |
[43] |
Coal fly ash unmodified (30-60 °C) |
6.5-13.3 |
45 min |
47.9 µm |
[44] |
Fe impregnated fly ash modified FeCl3 (30-60 °C) |
7.5-15.5 |
45 min |
47.9 µm |
[44] |
Al impregnated fly ash modified Al(NO3)3 (30-60 °C) |
7.0-15.4 |
45 min |
47.9 µm |
[44] |
SCMNPs |
128.03 |
10 min |
11.7-24.81 nm |
(current study) |