Preparation of rhamnolipid-layered double hydroxide nanocomposite for removing -cresol from water

Rhamnolipid (RL)-modified Mg 3 Al-layered double hydroxide (LDH) was prepared as p -cresol adsorbent by ion exchange (RL-LDH1) and delamination/reassembling (RL-LDH2) method, respectively. The basal spacing of RL-LDH1 ( d 003  = 3.22 nm) and RL-LDH2 ( d 003  = 3.39 nm) was significantly increased co...

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Main Authors: Hao-Yu Bi, Yan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-02-01
Series:Adsorption Science & Technology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/0263617416688475
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Summary:Rhamnolipid (RL)-modified Mg 3 Al-layered double hydroxide (LDH) was prepared as p -cresol adsorbent by ion exchange (RL-LDH1) and delamination/reassembling (RL-LDH2) method, respectively. The basal spacing of RL-LDH1 ( d 003  = 3.22 nm) and RL-LDH2 ( d 003  = 3.39 nm) was significantly increased compared with Mg 3 Al LDH ( d 003  = 0.90 nm) due to the intercalation of RL anions between the LDH layers. The reduced surface area of RL-LDH nanocomposites demonstrated their strong hydrophobic property. The highest adsorption capacity of RL-LDH2 for p -cresol was intimately related to its stacking model of the interlayer hydrophobic moiety and higher RL (organic carbon) content. The linear model well fitted for p -cresol adsorption isotherms, implying a partitioning adsorption process. Along with the effect of temperature on p -cresol adsorption, an adsolubilization mechanism and an exothermic adsorption nature during adsorption process were revealed.
ISSN:0263-6174
2048-4038