scholarly journals Preparation of oil palm empty fruit bunch based activated carbon for adsorption of dye from aqueous solution

2019 ◽  
Vol 268 ◽  
pp. 06008
Author(s):  
Narisara Intarachandra ◽  
Sukum Siriworakon ◽  
Theerapol Sangmanee
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Optimum Condition ◽  
Phosphoric Acid ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Average Pore Size ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Synthetic Wastewater ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch

The objectives of this research are to determine an optimum condition for producing the activated carbon from oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) and used as an adsorbent to remove methylene blue (MB) dye from aqueous solution. Chemical activation by phosphoric acid (H3PO4) was used as a procedure to modify OPEFB, in which in this study the carbonization and activation were done simultaneously. The concentrations of phosphoric acid were varied from 20-60% by weight and carbonization temperature and time were varied from 500-800oC and 30-60 minutes, respectively. It was found that among the conditions used, the best condition for producing activated carbon was obtained when using 60% H3PO4 and carbonized at 500oC for 30 minute. The produced activated carbon had a surface area of 362.5 m2/g and average pore size of 2.94 nm. Methylene blue and Iodine numbers were 13.62 and 356.46 mg/g, respectively, which were comparable to the results of commercial activated carbon; i.e. 6.96 and 778.7 mg/g. The optimum condition for the adsorption of MB from synthetic wastewater by produced activated carbon was found at pH 8-12 with equilibrium time of 4 hours. Results demonstrated that the equilibrium data was well fitted by Freundlich isotherm model with the isotherm constants KF of 7.75 mg/g and 1/n of 0.13.

scholarly journals Physical Properties Analysis of Activated Carbon from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber on Methylene Blue Adsorption

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-73
Author(s):  
Rakhmawati Farma
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Methylene Blue Adsorption ◽  
X Ray

The present research was conducted to analyze the physical properties of activated carbon from oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber (OPEFBF) to be applied as methylene blue adsorbent material. The OPEFBF was pre-carbonized at 280oC for 4 hours in vacuum, milled, and sieved to obtain the self-adhesive carbon grain (SACG) with a size less than 106 µm. The chemical activation was done using potassium hydroxide (KOH) with variations of 25%, 50%, and 75% from the SACG weight, stirred at 400 rpm for 24 hours at room temperature and pyrolyzed using microwave irradiations at the output power of 720 W for 15 minutes. The physical properties of activated carbon consist of two characterizations, namely microstructure evaluated with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and surface morphology evaluated with scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRD pattern showed that the activated carbon had a semi-crystalline structure characterized by the presence of (002) and (100) planes at the diffraction angle of 2θ about 21o and 43o, respectively. The surface morphology of activated carbon depicted that a higher percentage of KOH resulted in more pores were formed. Thus, the higher the surface area of activated carbon, the greater the adsorption of methylene blue. The highest methylene blue adsorption was obtained in the sample of 75% KOH with 87.73 mg/g. The energy dispersive X-ray showed that the increase of KOH percentage used enhanced the percentage of carbon element produced.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ACTIVATED CARBON FROM OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH WASTES USING ZINC CHLORIDE

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riry Wirasnita ◽  
Tony Hadibarata ◽  
Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff ◽  
Zainab Mat Lazim
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Zinc Chloride ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch

An oil palm empty fruit bunch-derived activated carbon has been successfully produced by chemical activation with zinc chloride and without chemical activation. The preparation was conducted in the tube furnace at 500oC for 1 h. The surface structure and active sites of activated carbons were characterized by means of Fourier transform infrared spectrometry and field emission scanning electron microscopy. The proximate analysis including moisture content, ash content, bulk density, pH, and pH at zero charge was conducted to identify the psychochemical properties of the adsorbent. The results showed that the zinc chloride-activated carbon has better characteristics compared to the carbon without chemical activation.  

Removal of Bisphenol A from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon Derived from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch

2014 ◽  
Vol 225 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riry Wirasnita ◽  
Tony Hadibarata ◽  
Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff ◽  
Zulkifli Yusop
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch

scholarly journals Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution using cocoa (Theobroma cacao) nib-based activated carbon treated with hydrochloric acid

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Sukri Hassan ◽  
Khairul Adli Nikman ◽  
Fisal Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Activation Process ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Experimental Isotherm ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Adsorptive Properties

Chemical activation process was applied to prepare a cocoa nib-based activated carbon using potassium carbonate (K2CO3). The performance of the activated carbon in removing Methylene Blue from aqueous solution was investigated by batch adsorption studies. The adsorptive properties were studied in terms of initial concentration (C0: 100-300 mg/L) and contact time effects. The experimental isotherm data fitted well the Langmuir and Temkin models. The adsorption kinetic followed the pseudo-second-order model and Boyd model explained the mechanism of adsorption. The results indicate that the chemically produced activated cocoa nib carbon has significant potential to be used as an adsorbent material for adsorption of Methylene Blue from aqueous solution.

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 Advantages of the Incorporation of Luffa-Based Activated Carbon to Titania for Improving the Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 7607
Author(s):  
Souad Boumad ◽  
Antonia Infantes-Molina ◽  
Isabel Barroso-Martín ◽  
Elisa Moretti ◽  
Enrique Rodríguez-Castellón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Physical Adsorption ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Tio2 Photocatalysts ◽  
Degussa P25

This research aims to study the possible improvement of methylene blue (MB) removal from aqueous solution by hybrid adsorbent-catalysts (AdsCats) prepared through the incorporation of activated carbon derived from Luffa cylindrica fibers (LAC) to TiO2 photocatalysts. LAC with a specific surface area of 1170 m2/g was prepared by chemical activation with phosphoric acid at 500 °C. TiO2/LAC composites with 70 and 90 wt.% Degussa P25 titania content were prepared. The materials were characterized by N2 physical adsorption, XRD, FTIR, and XPS. The AdsCats displayed a very good dispersion of TiO2 over LAC, a surface area of close to 200 or 400 m2/g, depending on the composition, and high crystallinity, showing the presence of anatase and rutile phases. MB removal was studied in two different scenarios: under UV-light after reaching adsorption equilibrium, and under UV-light once the liquid effluent and the AdsCats were in contact. The MB removal by LAC has proved to be very efficient, highlighting the predominant role of adsorption over photodegradation. The prepared AdsCats have also been compared with their components. The results showed that TiLAC hybrids have superior photocatalytic performance than P25, showing TiLAC-7/3 90% MB removal with respect to the initial concentration just after 30 min of UV light irradiation for both studied scenarios.

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