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Table 3 Metal ions reloading by regenerated biomass

From: Evaluation of Aspergillus tamarii NRC 3 biomass as a biosorbent for removal and recovery of heavy metals from contaminated aqueous solutions

Metal ion concentration (ppm)

Metal ion reloaded (ppm)

First cycle

Second cycle

Third cycle

Cu2+  100

61.56

57.92

50.55

Pb2+  25

16.65

15.66

12.49

Co+ 2 25

3.16

1.17

0.55

Ni2+  25

2.52

1.20

0.66

Fe+3 25

21.33

20.98

20.78

Cr3+  25

10.86

10.14

7.04

  1. Regenerated biomass, 5 g