Preparation of Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to Adsorb Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)

Surfactants are one of the main groups of pollutants released into aqueous solutions due to human activities and their harmful effects have been proven on human. In this study, first, magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MMWCNTs) were synthesized and then, the effects of operating parameters such...

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Main Authors: Zahra Rahmani, Mohammad Taghi Samadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hamadan University of Medical Sciences 2017-06-01
Series:Avicenna Journal of Environmental Health Engineering
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Online Access:http://ajehe.umsha.ac.ir/PDF/61902
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description Surfactants are one of the main groups of pollutants released into aqueous solutions due to human activities and their harmful effects have been proven on human. In this study, first, magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MMWCNTs) were synthesized and then, the effects of operating parameters such as surfactant concentration, adsorbent dosage, and pH values were analyzed on the adsorption process. MMWCNTs were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The optimal adsorption conditions were achieved at initial pH = 4.6, adsorbent concentration = 0.5 g/L, and initial SDS concentration = 15 mg/L. In addition, the equilibrium of sorption reached after 120 min and the maximum capacity of SDS for monolayer coverage was found to be 61 mg/g at 25°C. Kinetic studies were performed under optimal conditions and the sorption kinetics was described using the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The experimental data were studied using Freundlich, Langmuir, and Sips models. Finally, the experimental data were fitted reasonably by Langmuir isotherm. The results demonstrated that MMWCNTs with respect to their high adsorption capacity, relatively low equilibrium time, and capability to be separated from aqueous solutions (after adsorption) could be applied to wastewater treatment.
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spelling doaj.art-c85f7e26af004b89bb8e14be0bfa98d82022-12-21T17:32:22ZengHamadan University of Medical SciencesAvicenna Journal of Environmental Health Engineering2423-45832017-06-0141619026190210.5812/ajehe.6190261902Preparation of Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to Adsorb Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)Zahra Rahmani0Mohammad Taghi Samadi1Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Hamedan university of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, IR IranDepartment of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Hamedan university of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, IR IranSurfactants are one of the main groups of pollutants released into aqueous solutions due to human activities and their harmful effects have been proven on human. In this study, first, magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MMWCNTs) were synthesized and then, the effects of operating parameters such as surfactant concentration, adsorbent dosage, and pH values were analyzed on the adsorption process. MMWCNTs were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The optimal adsorption conditions were achieved at initial pH = 4.6, adsorbent concentration = 0.5 g/L, and initial SDS concentration = 15 mg/L. In addition, the equilibrium of sorption reached after 120 min and the maximum capacity of SDS for monolayer coverage was found to be 61 mg/g at 25°C. Kinetic studies were performed under optimal conditions and the sorption kinetics was described using the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The experimental data were studied using Freundlich, Langmuir, and Sips models. Finally, the experimental data were fitted reasonably by Langmuir isotherm. The results demonstrated that MMWCNTs with respect to their high adsorption capacity, relatively low equilibrium time, and capability to be separated from aqueous solutions (after adsorption) could be applied to wastewater treatment.http://ajehe.umsha.ac.ir/PDF/61902Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MMWCNTs)AdsorptionKinetics and Isotherms
spellingShingle Zahra Rahmani
Mohammad Taghi Samadi
Preparation of Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to Adsorb Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
Avicenna Journal of Environmental Health Engineering
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MMWCNTs)
Adsorption
Kinetics and Isotherms
title Preparation of Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to Adsorb Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
title_full Preparation of Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to Adsorb Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
title_fullStr Preparation of Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to Adsorb Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
title_full_unstemmed Preparation of Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to Adsorb Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
title_short Preparation of Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to Adsorb Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
title_sort preparation of magnetic multi walled carbon nanotubes to adsorb sodium dodecyl sulfate sds
topic Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
Magnetic Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MMWCNTs)
Adsorption
Kinetics and Isotherms
url http://ajehe.umsha.ac.ir/PDF/61902
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