Highly efficient ultrasonic-assisted removal of methylene blue from aqueous media by magnetic mesoporous silica: experimental design methodology, kinetic and equilibrium studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 85 ◽  
pp. 184-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somaye Nourozi ◽  
Rouholah Zare-Dorabei
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Equilibrium Studies ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Experimental Design Methodology ◽  
Magnetic Mesoporous Silica

Ouricuri (Syagrus coronata) fiber: a novel biosorbent to remove methylene blue from aqueous solutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Meili ◽  
Társila Santos da Silva ◽  
Daniely Carlos Henrique ◽  
João Inácio Soletti ◽  
Sandra Helena Vieira de Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Fiber Diameter ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Equilibrium Studies

In this work, the potential of ouricuri (Syagrus coronata) fiber as a novel biosorbent to remove methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solutions was investigated. The fiber was prepared and characterized according to the fundamental features for adsorption. A 23 experimental design was used to evaluate the effects of adsorbent dosage (M), fiber diameter (D) and agitation (A) on the adsorption capacity. In the more adequate conditions, kinetic and equilibrium studies were performed. The experimental design results showed that M = 10 g L−1), D = 0.595 mm and A = 200 rpm were the more adequate conditions for MB adsorption. Based on the kinetic study, it was found that the adsorption process was fast, being the equilibrium was attained at about 5 min, with 90% of color removal. The isotherm was properly represented by the Sips model, and the maximum adsorption capacity was 31.7 mg g−1. In brief, it was demonstrated that ouricuri fiber is an alternative biosorbent to remove MB from aqueous media, taking into account the process efficiency and economic viewpoint.

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