%0 Journal Article
	%A A. Djafer and  S. Kouadri Moustefai and  A. Idou and  M. Douani
	%D 2013
	%J International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 82, 2013
	%T Batch and Continuous Packed Column Studies Biosorption by Yeast Supported onto Granular Pozzolana
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/17000
	%V 82
	%X The removal of chromium by living yeast biomass immobilized onto pozzolana was studied. The results obtained in batch experiments indicate that the immobilized yeast on to pozzolana is a excellent biosorbent of Cr(V) with a good removal rates of 85–90%. The initial concentration solution and agitation speed affected Cr(V) removal. The batch studies data were described using the Freundlich and Langmuir models, but the best fit was obtained with Langmuir model. The breakthrough curve from the continuous flow studies shows that immobilized yeast in the fixed-bed column is capable of decreasing Cr(VI) concentration from 15mg/l to a adequate level. 

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