Table 5 Pb, Cd and Cr removal from the real water samples (Akaki river) using zeolite X and copper doped zeolite X at optimized conditions
From: Copper doped zeolite composite for antimicrobial activity and heavy metal removal from waste water
Metal | Concentration before treatment (mg/L) | After treatment with zeolite X | After treatment with copper doped zeolite X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Concentration (mg/L) | Removal efficiency | Concentration (mg/L) | Removal efficiency | ||
Pb | 0.696 | BDL | 100 | BDL | 100 |
Cd | 0.795 | 0.005 | 99.37 | 0.005 | 99.37 |
Cr | 0.658 | 0.052 | 92 | BDL | 100 |