Statistical optimization of adsorption processes for the removal of Phenol by activated carbon derived from Baobab fruit shell

Nedjai, Radhia and Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed and Alam, Md. Zahangir and Alkhatib, Ma'an Fahmi Rashid (2021) Statistical optimization of adsorption processes for the removal of Phenol by activated carbon derived from Baobab fruit shell. In: 6th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2021), 22-23 June 2021, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Online).

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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:	Conference or Workshop Item (Plenary Papers)
Additional Information:	4286/94764
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Statistical Optimization; of Adsorption ; Removal of Phenol ; Activated Carbon ; Baobab Fruit Shell
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD169 Environmental protection T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD172 Environmental pollution
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Nassereldeen Kabbashi
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2021 09:01
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2021 09:01
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/94764

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