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 Al-Khatib, 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:	02 May 2024 12:15
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/96633

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