Adsorption of anionic dye (Reactive black 5) using macadamia seed Husks: Kinetics and equilibrium studies

Adsorption of Reactive black 5 dye currently used in textile industries was investigated using Macadamia Seed Husks (MSH) from a local Macadamia nut processing industry. Adsorption increased with increase in contact time, adsorbent dose and dye concentration. Conversely, the percentage dye adsorbed...

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Main Authors: Mutunga M. Felista, Wycliffe C. Wanyonyi, Gilbert Ongera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-03-01
Series:Scientific African
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227620300211