Table 5.
Pb (II) biosorption capacity of different plant- and microbial-biomass-based biosorbents.
| Biosorbent | Biosorption Capacity (mg/g) | pH | Temperature (°C) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat-inactivated marine Aspergillus flavus | 207.2 | 6 | 20 | [88] |
| Pomelo fruit peel | 47.18 | 5.5 | 30 | [84] |
| Citrus grandis peels | 2.13 | 3 | 50 | [89] |
| Pea (Pisum sativum) peels | 140.84 | 6 | 30 | [90] |
| Meranti sawdust | 34.24 | 6 | 30 | [91] |
| Solanum melongena leaves | 71.42 | 5 | 40 | [92] |
| Araucaria heterophylla (green plant) biomass | 9.64 | 5 | 30 | [93] |