Statistical optimization of adsorption processes for the removal of phenol by ac derived from baobab fruit shell

Nedjai, Radhia and Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed and Alam, Md. Zahangir and Alkhatib, Ma'an Fahmi Rashid (2022) Statistical optimization of adsorption processes for the removal of phenol by ac derived from baobab fruit shell. Materials Science and Engineering, 1192 (1). pp. 1-7. ISSN 1757-8981 E-ISSN 1757-899X

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Abstract

Baobab fruit shell (BFS) biomass was used as an alternative precursor for producing high surface area and microporous baobab fruit shell activated carbon (BFS-AC) by chemical activation using KOH. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was performed for the characterization of baobab fruit shell activated carbon. The adsorption property of BFS-AC for the removal of phenol from aqueous solution was evaluated. The effect of key adsorption parameters such as the contact time (10-20 min), BFS-AC dose (2.5-3.5 g/L), pH (1-3), and agitation speed (150-250 rpm) were optimized using a response surface methodology (RSM) with faced centered central composite design (FCCCD). Consequently, a maximum adsorption capacity (196.86 mg/g) was achieved at 15 min of contact time, 2 of pH, 3 g/L of adsorbent dosage, and 250 rpm of agitation speed. The results reveal that BFS-AC has an efficient performance for the removal of phenol from aqueous media.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Statistical, Optimization, Activated Carbon, Baobab, Phenol removal
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP155 Chemical engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Nassereldeen Kabbashi
Date Deposited:	08 Feb 2022 16:30
Last Modified:	08 Feb 2022 16:30
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/96633

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