Kinetics studies removal of copper ions from aqueous solution using magnetic nanoparticles immobilized on Activated Carbon

Heavy metals (Copper, Cadmium, Nickel, Lead and Chromium) are natural constituents ofthe Earth, usually are toxic. These metals, even at trace level, are known to be a risk forhuman beings [1]. The presence of copper, cadmium, nickel and others metals in the aqueousenvironment has a potentially damaging effect on human physiology and other biologicalsystems when the acceptable levels are exceeded [2]. In this study, magnetic nanoparticles(MNP) have been synthesized by co-precipitation method. Fe3O4 immobilized on activatedcarbon (AC). The removal of copper ions from aqueous solution by synthesized magneticactivated Carbon nanoparticles was investigated. Adsorption kinetics and isotherm modelswere found.