Synthesis of novel carbon-supported iron oxide sorbents for adsorption of dye from aqueous solutions: equilibrium and flow-through studies
Abstract Textile effluents contain dyes that negatively affect water bodies and inhibit photosynthesis by reducing sunlight penetration. This study investigated the adsorption capacity of an iron oxide sorbent immobilised on naturally derived carbon foam for the removal of organic methylene blue dye...
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| description | Abstract Textile effluents contain dyes that negatively affect water bodies and inhibit photosynthesis by reducing sunlight penetration. This study investigated the adsorption capacity of an iron oxide sorbent immobilised on naturally derived carbon foam for the removal of organic methylene blue dye from water. In this study, the carbon precursor and iron oxide precursor were mixed and carbonised in a single vessel. Baking and carbonization of the natural grain combination produce a porous structure that can act as an effective support for the iron oxide particles. The carbon foam prepared had a self-assembled structure with flour as a basic element. Sorbents of 6 weight (wt)%, 15 wt% iron, and a 0 wt% iron control sample were prepared. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) techniques were used to examine the synthesised carbon foam physical properties and surface morphology. The adsorption capabilities were investigated in batch tests by determining the effects of an increase in iron content, sorbent dosage, contact time, and dye concentration. Breakthrough curves were obtained by varying the height of the sorbent bed and varying the flowrate of the dye solution. A higher bed height corresponds to a greater amount of adsorbent. The breakthrough and equilibrium adsorption capacities were found to increase with increasing bed height. When the flow rate is high, the dye solution leaves the column before equilibrium, resulting in shorter breakthrough and saturation times. Higher bed heights and lower flow rates resulted in optimal dye removal in the flow through the system. Breakthrough time increases with increasing iron content. The 15 wt% iron sample displayed superior adsorption capabilities than the 6 wt% sample, while the 0 wt% iron control sample displayed minimal adsorptive capabilities. The pseudo-first order kinetic model was the best fit model for this study (R2 > 0.96), and the adsorption equilibrium is best described by the Freundlich isotherm (R2 > 0.99). The results showed that an iron oxide sorbent immobilised on carbon foam made from natural sources is a good adsorbent for removing methylene dye. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8b899f9d490f44c3a7c77a784a61c1642022-12-22T02:55:01ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222022-11-0112111610.1038/s41598-022-24257-8Synthesis of novel carbon-supported iron oxide sorbents for adsorption of dye from aqueous solutions: equilibrium and flow-through studiesSiphesihle Praise-God Khumalo0David Lokhat1Kimbelin Chetty2Latisha Chetty3School of Chemical Engineering, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-NatalSchool of Chemical Engineering, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-NatalSchool of Chemical Engineering, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-NatalSchool of Chemical Engineering, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-NatalAbstract Textile effluents contain dyes that negatively affect water bodies and inhibit photosynthesis by reducing sunlight penetration. This study investigated the adsorption capacity of an iron oxide sorbent immobilised on naturally derived carbon foam for the removal of organic methylene blue dye from water. In this study, the carbon precursor and iron oxide precursor were mixed and carbonised in a single vessel. Baking and carbonization of the natural grain combination produce a porous structure that can act as an effective support for the iron oxide particles. The carbon foam prepared had a self-assembled structure with flour as a basic element. Sorbents of 6 weight (wt)%, 15 wt% iron, and a 0 wt% iron control sample were prepared. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) techniques were used to examine the synthesised carbon foam physical properties and surface morphology. The adsorption capabilities were investigated in batch tests by determining the effects of an increase in iron content, sorbent dosage, contact time, and dye concentration. Breakthrough curves were obtained by varying the height of the sorbent bed and varying the flowrate of the dye solution. A higher bed height corresponds to a greater amount of adsorbent. The breakthrough and equilibrium adsorption capacities were found to increase with increasing bed height. When the flow rate is high, the dye solution leaves the column before equilibrium, resulting in shorter breakthrough and saturation times. Higher bed heights and lower flow rates resulted in optimal dye removal in the flow through the system. Breakthrough time increases with increasing iron content. The 15 wt% iron sample displayed superior adsorption capabilities than the 6 wt% sample, while the 0 wt% iron control sample displayed minimal adsorptive capabilities. The pseudo-first order kinetic model was the best fit model for this study (R2 > 0.96), and the adsorption equilibrium is best described by the Freundlich isotherm (R2 > 0.99). The results showed that an iron oxide sorbent immobilised on carbon foam made from natural sources is a good adsorbent for removing methylene dye.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-24257-8 |
| spellingShingle | Siphesihle Praise-God Khumalo David Lokhat Kimbelin Chetty Latisha Chetty Synthesis of novel carbon-supported iron oxide sorbents for adsorption of dye from aqueous solutions: equilibrium and flow-through studies Scientific Reports |
| title | Synthesis of novel carbon-supported iron oxide sorbents for adsorption of dye from aqueous solutions: equilibrium and flow-through studies |
| title_full | Synthesis of novel carbon-supported iron oxide sorbents for adsorption of dye from aqueous solutions: equilibrium and flow-through studies |
| title_fullStr | Synthesis of novel carbon-supported iron oxide sorbents for adsorption of dye from aqueous solutions: equilibrium and flow-through studies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Synthesis of novel carbon-supported iron oxide sorbents for adsorption of dye from aqueous solutions: equilibrium and flow-through studies |
| title_short | Synthesis of novel carbon-supported iron oxide sorbents for adsorption of dye from aqueous solutions: equilibrium and flow-through studies |
| title_sort | synthesis of novel carbon supported iron oxide sorbents for adsorption of dye from aqueous solutions equilibrium and flow through studies |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-24257-8 |
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