Activated carbon derived from macadamia nut shells: an effective adsorbent for phenol removal

In this study, activated carbon based on the waste macadamia nut shells (MAC) was investigated for potential use as an adsorbent for phenol removal. The pseudo second-order kinetic model best described the adsorption process. The extent of the phenol adsorption was affected by the pH solution and th...

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Published in:Journal of porous materials 2013-08, Vol.20 (4), p.619-627
Main Authors: Rodrigues, Liana Alvares, de Sousa Ribeiro, Loriane Aparecida, Thim, Gilmar Patrocínio, Ferreira, Rafael Reinaldo, Alvarez-Mendez, Manoel Orlando, Coutinho, Aparecido dos Reis
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Language:English
Subjects:
Activated carbon
Adsorbents
Adsorption
Catalysis
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Ethyl alcohol
Mathematical models
Phenol
Physical Chemistry
Porous materials
Shells
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Summary:In this study, activated carbon based on the waste macadamia nut shells (MAC) was investigated for potential use as an adsorbent for phenol removal. The pseudo second-order kinetic model best described the adsorption process. The extent of the phenol adsorption was affected by the pH solution and the adsorbent dosage. Equilibrium data fitted well to the Langmuir model with a maximum adsorption capacity of 341 mg g −1 . The calculated thermodynamic parameters suggested that the phenol adsorption onto MAC was physisorptive, spontaneous and exothermic in nature. Phenol desorption from loaded adsorbent was achieved by using 0.1 mol L −1 NaOH, ethanol (100 %) and deionized water.
ISSN:1380-2224
1573-4854
DOI:10.1007/s10934-012-9635-5