A novel color removal adsorbent from heterocoagulation of cationic and anionic clays

We report the preparation and characterization of a novel nanocomposite adsorbent for anionic dye removal. The nanocomposite adsorbent was prepared by heterocoagulation of delaminated bentonite and layered double hydroxide (LDH) colloids. The effects of preparation conditions, LDH loading, particle...

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Published in:Journal of colloid and interface science 2007-04, Vol.308 (1), p.191-199
Main Authors: Hu, Qiuhong, Xu, Zhiping, Qiao, Shizhang, Haghseresht, Fouad, Wilson, Michael, Lu, Gao Qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adsorbent
Bentonite
Chemistry
Clay
Color removal
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Layered double hydroxide
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Summary:We report the preparation and characterization of a novel nanocomposite adsorbent for anionic dye removal. The nanocomposite adsorbent was prepared by heterocoagulation of delaminated bentonite and layered double hydroxide (LDH) colloids. The effects of preparation conditions, LDH loading, particle size, and calcination temperature of the modified material on the physicochemical properties of this composite adsorbent have been investigated. The optimal conditions for best Reactive Yellow 2 (RY2) dye removal efficiency are a weight ratio of LDH to bentonite of 1:1, LDH particle size 100 nm, and calcination temperature 673 K. The adsorption equilibrium data can be fitted well by the widely accepted adsorption isotherm models. After modification, the small flakes of LDH nanoparticles seem to be bound onto the bentonite surface, evidenced by a large number of overlapped hexagonal LDH structures on the bentonite surface.
ISSN:0021-9797
1095-7103
DOI:10.1016/j.jcis.2006.12.052