Polyvinyl alcohol/guar gum-based bio-adsorbent for the removal of cationic and anionic dyes from aqueous solution

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Contributors

  • Sabarish Radoor - , King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (Author)
  • Jasila Karayil - , Government Women’s Polytechnic College (Author)
  • Aswathy Jayakumar - , King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (Author)
  • Debabrata Nandi - , King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (Author)
  • Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai - , Alliance University (Author)
  • Jaewoo Lee - , Jeonbuk National University (Author)
  • Suchart Siengchin - , Chair of Wood and Plant Chemistry, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (Author)

Abstract

In this work, we fabricated eco-friendly and low-cost bio-adsorbent from polyvinyl alcohol, guar gum and ZSM-5 zeolite for Congo red (CR) and rhodamine B (Rh B) dye removal studies. The influence of zeolite dosage on the properties of the bio-composite was reported. The optimum condition for maximum dye adsorption capacity (5.95 mg/g and 5.63 mg/g respectively for Rh B and CR) are initial dye concentration-10 mg/ L, dosage-3wt%, pH-3, contact time-3 h and temperature-30 °C). The adsorption was explained using Langmuir and pseudo-second-order model. The feasibility of dye adsorption on PVA/guar gum composite in the given conditions was confirmed by thermodynamics study. The good recyclability is another highlight of the composite. The developed composite, therefore, played an important role in the field of wastewater treatment with its excellent adsorption property, thermal stability, mechanical and reusability performance.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10165-10191
Number of pages27
JournalPolymer bulletin
Volume80
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

Keywords

Keywords

  • Adsorption, Adsorption isotherm, Congo red, Guar gum, Kinetics, Rhodamine B, ZSM-5 zeolite