Removal of Methylene Blue and Copper (II) by Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Sorbents

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Haziqah Mohd. Nasir ◽  
Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini ◽  
Siti Hamidah Mohd. Setapar ◽  
Hashim Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Hydrochloric Acid ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches

This study aims to evaluate the adsorptive properties of oil palm empty fruit bunch for the removal of cationic pollutants in water. The untreated and hydrochloric acid-treated empty fruit bunches were characterized based on pH of adsorbent, specific surface area and surface functional groups. The adsorbents were then used to challenge varying concentrations of methylene blue dye and copper (II) in aqueous solution. Results show that the specific surface area of empty fruit bunch decreased upon the treatment with hydrochloric acid. The untreated adsorbent displays a higher equilibrium removal of the target pollutants due to its higher specific surface area of 28.4 m2/g. The maximum removal were recorded as 0.103 and 0.075 mmol/g for methylene blue and copper (II), respectively. Oil palm empty fruit bunch is a promising candidate for the removal of cationic pollutants in aqueous solution. 

scholarly journals Bio-polishing sludge adsorbents for dye removal

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini ◽  
Norulaina Alias ◽  
Mohd. Azizi Che Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Surface Functional Groups ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Maximum Removal

Abstract The objective of this work is to evaluate the removal of methylene blue dye by bio-polishing sludge-based adsorbents. The adsorbents were characterized according to the specific surface area, pH upon the treatment and surface functional groups. The adsorption of dye was carried out at room temperature, and the adsorption data were analyzed using the isotherm and kinetics models. The bio-polishing sludge is rich in ash content, and the presence of surface functional groups varied with the treatment strategies. The specific surface area of adsorbents is between 7.25 and 20.8 m2/g. Results show that the maximum removal of methylene blue by sludge adsorbents was observed to have the following order: untreated sludge (SR) > zinc chloride-treated (SZ) > microwave-dried (SW) = potassium carbonate-treated (SK) > acid-washed (SH). The maximum adsorption capacities for SR and SZ as predicted by the Langmuir model are 170 and 135 mg/g, respectively. Although SR demonstrates a higher maximum removal than SZ, the latter exhibits greater removal intensity and rate constant even at high dye concentration. The bio-polishing sludge is a promising adsorbent for dye wastewater treatment.

scholarly journals Valorization of human hair as methylene blue dye adsorbents

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 344-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini ◽  
Raidah Md. Sudi
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Human Hair ◽  
Potassium Hydroxide ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Cooperative Adsorption ◽  
Equilibrium And Kinetics ◽  
Equilibrium Data

AbstractThe present study was aimed at evaluating the performance of human hair as adsorbents for methylene blue (MB) dye removal. Human hair was treated using 0.1mpotassium hydroxide (KOH) and 0.1mnitric acid, and the adsorbents were characterized for specific surface area and surface chemistry. The basic-treated human hair adsorbent (BH) exhibits a specific surface area of 3.51 m2/g, which is relatively higher than the acid-treated (AH) and untreated (UH) counterparts. The equilibrium data of all adsorbents obeyed the S-shaped isotherm, suggesting a cooperative adsorption. The BH displays a maximum capacity of 13.5 mg/g, while a comparable capacity of 3.4 mg/g was recorded by AH and UH. The adsorption of MB by BH increased with increasing pH. Based on the equilibrium and kinetics data, the adsorption of MB onto BH is proposed to have the following mechanisms: (i) external diffusion, (ii) intraparticle diffusion, and (iii) cooperative adsorption. In addition, the MB adsorption at a concentration of 20 mg/l is endothermic and spontaneous with temperature increasing from 35°C to 55°C. A basic treatment of human hair using KOH yields a promising adsorbent for dye in wastewater treatment.

Adsorption of methylene blue dye onto activated carbons based on agricultural by-products: equilibrium and kinetic studies

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (8) ◽  
pp. 1688-1694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Ioannou ◽  
J. Simitzis
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Mb Adsorption

Mixtures of novolac resin and olive stone biomass (20/80 and 40/60 w/w) were cured, pyrolyzed up to 1,000 °C and activated with CO2 under a continuous flow operation (named N20B-cCa and N40B-cCa respectively). Commercial activated charcoal was similarly re-activated with CO2 and used for comparison reasons (AC-a). The characterization of these materials was performed by Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis and their specific surface area was determined according to DIN 66132. The materials were tested for their adsorption abilities at different temperatures (298, 333 K) and initial dye concentrations (0.01–0.35 g/L) using 1 L of methylene blue (MB) solution in 10 g of activated carbon. MB adsorption kinetic was also studied. The FTIR spectra of all activated carbons show absorption peaks which correspond to –OH, –CH, –C–O–C– groups and to aromatic ring. The presence of the absorption peak at about 1,400 cm−1 for N20B-cCa, N40B-cCa indicates more acidic groups on them compared to the commercial AC-a. The specific surface area of N20B-cCa, N40B-cCa and AC-a has values equal to 352, 342 and 760 m2/g respectively. From the applied kinetic models, pseudo-second-order equation could best describe MB adsorption. Consequently, such adsorbents can be used as filters to adsorb dyes from wastewaters.

Synthesis of Novel Core-Shell Structured Hydroxyapatite/Meso-Silica for Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solutions

2012 ◽  
Vol 463-464 ◽  
pp. 543-547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Feng Li ◽  
Xiao Lu Ge ◽  
Shu Guang Liu ◽  
Fei Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Core-shell structured hydroxyapatite (HA)/meso-silica was prepared and used as absorbance of methylene blue (MB). HA/meso-silica was synthesized in three steps: preparation of nano-sized HA by wet precipitation method, coating of dense silica and deposition of meso-silica shell on HA. As-received samples were characterized by Fourier transformed infare spectra, small angle X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherm and transmission electron microscopy. A wormhole framework mesostructure was found for HA/meso-silica. The specific surface area and pore volume were 128 m2•g-1 and 0.36 cm3•g-1, respectively. From the adsorption isotherm, HA/meso-silica with the great specific surface area exhibited a prominent adsorption capacity of MB (134.0 mg/g) in comparison with bare HA (0 mg/g). This study might shed light on surface modification of conventional low-cost adsorbents for removal of organic pollutants from aqueous solutions.

scholarly journals Hybrid Monolith of Graphene/TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Nanofiber as Mechanically Robust, Highly Functional, and Recyclable Adsorbent of Methylene Blue Dye

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asif Hussain ◽  
Jiebing Li ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Fei Xue ◽  
Yundan Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Charge Density ◽  
Surface Charge ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Surface Charge Density ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Assembly Method

Herein we demonstrate first report on fabrication, characterization, and adsorptive appraisal of graphene/cellulose nanofibers (GO/CNFs) monolith for methylene blue (MB) dye. Series of hybrid monolith (GO/CNFs) were assembled via urea assisted self-assembly method. Hybrid materials were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction patterns, Raman spectroscopy, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric curve analysis, specific surface area, surface charge density measurement, and compressional mechanical analysis. It was proposed that strong chemical interaction (mainly hydrogen bonding) was responsible for the formation of hybrid assembly. GO/CNFs monolith showed mechanically robust architecture with tunable pore structure and surface properties. GO/CNFs adsorbent could completely remove trace to moderate concentrations of MB dye and follow pseudo-second-order kinetics model. Adsorption isotherm behaviors were found in the following order: Langmuir isotherm > Freundlich isotherm > Temkin isotherm model. Maximum adsorption capacity of 227.27 mg g−1 was achieved which is much higher than reported graphene based monoliths and magnetic adsorbent. Incorporation of nanocellulose follows exponential relationship with dye uptake capacities. High surface charge density and specific surface area were main dye adsorptive mechanism. Regeneration and recycling efficiency was achieved up to four consecutive cycles with cost-effective recollection and zero recontamination of treated water.

scholarly journals Adsorption of Ammonium Nitrogen from Aqueous Solution on Chemically Activated Biochar Prepared from Sorghum Distillers Grain

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (23) ◽  
pp. 5249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derlin Hsu ◽  
Changyi Lu ◽  
Tairan Pang ◽  
Yuanpeng Wang ◽  
Guanhua Wang
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Ammonium Nitrogen ◽  
Activated Biochar ◽  
Distillers Grain ◽  
Kinetics And Isotherms

Chemically activated biochars prepared from sorghum distillers grain using two base activators (NaOH and KOH) were investigated for their adsorption properties with respect to ammonium nitrogen from aqueous solution. Detailed characterizations, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetry (TG), and specific surface area analyses, were carried out to offer a broad evaluation of the prepared biochars. The results showed that the NaOH- and KOH-activated biochars exhibited significantly enhanced adsorption capacity, by 2.93 and 4.74 times, respectively, in comparison with the pristine biochar. Although the NaOH-activated biochar possessed larger specific surface area (132.8 and 117.7 m2/g for the NaOH- and KOH-activated biochars, respectively), the KOH-activated biochar had higher adsorption capacity owing to its much higher content of functional groups. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms of the KOH-activated biochar at different temperatures were further studied. The biochar had a maximum adsorption capacity of 14.34 mg/g at 45 °C, which was satisfactory compared with other biochars prepared using different feedstocks. The adsorption process followed pseudo-second-order kinetics, and chemical adsorption was the rate-controlling step. The equilibrium data were consistent with the Freundlich isotherm, and the thermodynamic parameters suggested that the adsorption process was endothermic and spontaneous. Consequently, this work demonstrates that chemically activated biochar from sorghum distillers grain is effective for ammonium nitrogen removal.

Bi2WO6 Nanoparticles Prepared by Combustion Synthesis with Different Fuels and their Photocatalytic Activity

2014 ◽  
Vol 604 ◽  
pp. 93-101
Author(s):  
Maris Kodols ◽  
Sabine Didrihsone ◽  
Janis Grabis
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Citric Acid ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Crystallite Size ◽  
Combustion Synthesis ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Solution Ph

The influence of glycine, glycerine, ethylene glycol and citric acid fuel and their ratio to NO3- on formation and dispersity of Bi2WO6 nanoparticles prepared by combustion synthesis has been studied. The pure crystalline Bi2WO6 with specific surface area 24,8 m2/g and crystallite size of 28 nm was obtained by using glycerine as fuel at its ratio to NO3- of 0,67. The photocatalytic activity of the prepared Bi2WO6 in degradation of methylene blue depended on its specific surface area of samples and solution pH.

scholarly journals Silkworm cocoon derived N, O-codoped hierarchical porous carbon with ultrahigh specific surface area for efficient capture of methylene blue with exceptionally high uptake: kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamics

RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (58) ◽  
pp. 33872-33882
Author(s):  
Genxing Zhu ◽  
Qi Liu ◽  
Fengyi Cao ◽  
Qi Qin ◽  
Mingli Jiao
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Porous Carbon ◽  
Uptake Kinetics ◽  
High Uptake ◽  
Hierarchical Porous Carbon ◽  
Hierarchical Porous ◽  
Silkworm Cocoon

Silkworm cocoon derived N, O-HPC (SBET = 2270.19 m2 g−1) was synthesized, and demonstrated exceptionally high uptake of MB (2104.29 mg g−1).

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