Adsorption of rhodamine 6G and humic acids on composite bentonite-alginate in single and binary systems

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2018

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Gomri, Fatima
Finqueneisel, Gisele
Zimny, Thierry
Boutahala, Mokhtar

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Springer
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In this work, the preparation, characterization, and sorption of rhodamine 6G and humic acids on a composite sodium alginate-bentonite were investigated. Their structure and morphology were analyzed by several techniques, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and N-2 adsorption at - 196 degrees C. A synergetic sorption mechanism was observed in binary systems; humic acids adsorption was enhanced by the presence of Rh6G in the mixture. The kinetic studies revealed that the sorption follows a pseudo-first-order kinetic model and the sorption capacities of Rh6G increased with the pH value. The Langmuir isothermal model well described the adsorption isotherm data, showing a maximum adsorption capacity for Rh6G up to 429.5 mg/g at 20 degrees C. On the basis of the data of the present investigation, it is possible to conclude that the composite exhibited excellent affinity for the dye and humic acids, and it can be applied to treat wastewater containing dye and natural organic matter.

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Adsorption, Alginate, Bentonite, Composite, Humic acids, Rhodamine 6G

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Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics - INAMAT2

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