Optimization of biosorption parameters for Cu (II) ions removal by red and green marine algae biomass

Abstract

Marine algae are an important biomass resource because of the many properties they have in solving various environmental problems such as the ability to decontaminate wastewater, soil decontamination, soil fertilization, etc. Heavy metal pollution is a problem for the environment. The development of industrial activities has led to increased emissions of heavy metals into the environment, with negative consequences for soils, plants, rivers and waters. Therefore, it is necessary to find appropriate methods that should be environmentally friendly in removing metal ions in a more efficient and inexpensive way. In this paper we optimized the biosorption parameters (pH, initial concentration and contact time) for the retention of Cu (II) ions on algae biomass, using two types of marine algae: a red one Callithamnion corymbosum sp. and a green one -Ulva lactuca sp. from aqueous solution.