Evaluation of adsortive potential of coconut mesocarp in the removal of reactive red dye 195 in aqueous effluents
ABSTRACT The textile industry produces dye-rich effluents that when released in hydric bodies hamper the penetration of sunlight, impairing photosynthetic processes. Besides that, dyes have been indicated as potentially toxic substances. In general, the processes of removing of these contaminants ha...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Matéria 2020, Vol.25 (4) |
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Zusammenfassung: | ABSTRACT The textile industry produces dye-rich effluents that when released in hydric bodies hamper the penetration of sunlight, impairing photosynthetic processes. Besides that, dyes have been indicated as potentially toxic substances. In general, the processes of removing of these contaminants have been much studied, with the technique of adsorption standing out for its high efficiency, in addition to operational advantages and the possibility of reuse agricultural waste as adsorbents, benefiting the environment and reducing costs. The present work had as objective to study the performance of coconut mesocarp utilized as adsorbent in the bleaching process of synthetic effluent containing 25 g.L-1 of reactive red 195 dye. The adsorbent were characterized by granulometry, thermogravimetric analysis and zero point charge. Kinetic and balance study was realized, applying kinetic models and adsorption isotherms. The adsorbent exhibited removal efficiency of 89.92 % in 120 min. The maximum adsorption capacity was 24.04 g.g-1 at 30 °C. The kinetic study showed that the data was better adjusted by an Elovich equation, indicating slow chemisorption. The thermodynamic study exhibited that the adsorption process is exothermic and spontaneous for all the temperatures evaluated.
RESUMO A indústria têxtil produz efluentes ricos em corantes que, quando liberados em corpos hídricos, dificultam a penetração da luz solar, prejudicando os processos fotossintéticos. Além disso, os corantes foram indicados como substâncias potencialmente tóxicas. Em geral, os processos de remoção desses contaminantes têm sido muito estudados, destacando-se a técnica de adsorção por sua alta eficiência, além de vantagens operacionais e a possibilidade de reutilização de resíduos agrícolas como adsorventes, beneficiando o meio ambiente e reduzindo custos. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo estudar o desempenho do mesocarpo de coco utilizado como adsorvente no processo de branqueamento de efluente sintético contendo 25 g.L-1 de corante vermelho reativo 195. Os adsorventes foram caracterizados por granulometria, análise termogravimétrica e potencial de carga zero. Realizou-se estudo cinético e de equilíbrio, aplicando-se modelos cinéticos e isotermas de adsorção. O adsorvente exibiu eficiência de remoção de 89,92 % em 120 min. A capacidade máxima de adsorção foi de 24,04 g.g-1 a 30 °C. O estudo cinético mostrou que os dados foram melhor ajustados pelo modelo de Elovich, indicando quimissorç |
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ISSN: | 1517-7076 1517-7076 |
DOI: | 10.1590/s1517-707620200004.1152 |