Removal of Brilliant-Green Dye Using Carbon-Loaded Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative Isotherm Study

Adsorption is a phase transfer process extensively utilized for removing substances from fluid phases (either gases or liquids) to the solid phase, also known as the adsorbent particle. This natural method is observable in various environmental compartments. In water or effluent treatments, a solid...

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Main Authors: Ayad F. Alkaim, Ahmed B. Mahdi, Usama S. Altimari, Shadha Al Qaysi, Montather F. Ramadan, Aseel M. Aljeboree
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description Adsorption is a phase transfer process extensively utilized for removing substances from fluid phases (either gases or liquids) to the solid phase, also known as the adsorbent particle. This natural method is observable in various environmental compartments. In water or effluent treatments, a solid interacts with a pollutant, such as a dye. The pollutant is termed the adsorbate, and the solid is the adsorbent. This technique has been proven efficient in removing a broad range of contaminants. This study investigates the use of the adsorption technique to eliminate brilliant-green dye from aqueous solutions, employing different adsorbent materials like AC, CNT, ZnO, and ZnO/AC prepared through the hydrothermal method. The compositions of these composites were elucidated using analytical techniques such as FTIR, EDX, and FE-SEM. The study also compares the efficiency of different carbon sources in removing brilliant-green dye, namely, activated carbon (AC), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), zinc oxide (ZnO), and AC/ZnO nanocomposites as adsorbents. The removal efficiency (E%) for BG dye followed the order: CNT > ZnO/AC > AC > ZnO. Additionally, a comparison was made between sonication and a shaker water bath for different carbon sources in removing brilliant-green dye. The shaker water bath demonstrated an efficiency range of 90.122% to 42.812%, while sonication showed 90.011% to 32.012%. The adsorption data aligned with the Freundlich isotherm model.
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spelling doaj-art-b2c6e5f40f784db794ea8b79bd1cfd8f2025-08-20T03:43:30ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-01-015915915210.3390/engproc2023059152Removal of Brilliant-Green Dye Using Carbon-Loaded Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative Isotherm StudyAyad F. Alkaim0Ahmed B. Mahdi1Usama S. Altimari2Shadha Al Qaysi3Montather F. Ramadan4Aseel M. Aljeboree5Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences for Girls, University of Babylon, Babylon 5001, IraqAnesthesia Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon 5001, IraqDepartment of Medical Laboratories Technology, AL-Nisour University College, Baghdad 10011, IraqDepartment of Dentistry, Al-Hadi University College, Baghdad 10011, IraqCollege of Dentistry, Al-Ayen University, Nasiriyah 64001, IraqDepartment of Chemistry, College of Sciences for Girls, University of Babylon, Babylon 5001, IraqAdsorption is a phase transfer process extensively utilized for removing substances from fluid phases (either gases or liquids) to the solid phase, also known as the adsorbent particle. This natural method is observable in various environmental compartments. In water or effluent treatments, a solid interacts with a pollutant, such as a dye. The pollutant is termed the adsorbate, and the solid is the adsorbent. This technique has been proven efficient in removing a broad range of contaminants. This study investigates the use of the adsorption technique to eliminate brilliant-green dye from aqueous solutions, employing different adsorbent materials like AC, CNT, ZnO, and ZnO/AC prepared through the hydrothermal method. The compositions of these composites were elucidated using analytical techniques such as FTIR, EDX, and FE-SEM. The study also compares the efficiency of different carbon sources in removing brilliant-green dye, namely, activated carbon (AC), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), zinc oxide (ZnO), and AC/ZnO nanocomposites as adsorbents. The removal efficiency (E%) for BG dye followed the order: CNT > ZnO/AC > AC > ZnO. Additionally, a comparison was made between sonication and a shaker water bath for different carbon sources in removing brilliant-green dye. The shaker water bath demonstrated an efficiency range of 90.122% to 42.812%, while sonication showed 90.011% to 32.012%. The adsorption data aligned with the Freundlich isotherm model.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/59/1/59152adsorptionisothermsremovalbrilliant-green dyeactivated carboncarbon nanotube
spellingShingle Ayad F. Alkaim
Ahmed B. Mahdi
Usama S. Altimari
Shadha Al Qaysi
Montather F. Ramadan
Aseel M. Aljeboree
Removal of Brilliant-Green Dye Using Carbon-Loaded Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative Isotherm Study
Engineering Proceedings
adsorption
isotherms
removal
brilliant-green dye
activated carbon
carbon nanotube
title Removal of Brilliant-Green Dye Using Carbon-Loaded Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative Isotherm Study
title_full Removal of Brilliant-Green Dye Using Carbon-Loaded Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative Isotherm Study
title_fullStr Removal of Brilliant-Green Dye Using Carbon-Loaded Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative Isotherm Study
title_full_unstemmed Removal of Brilliant-Green Dye Using Carbon-Loaded Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative Isotherm Study
title_short Removal of Brilliant-Green Dye Using Carbon-Loaded Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative Isotherm Study
title_sort removal of brilliant green dye using carbon loaded zinc oxide nanoparticles a comparative isotherm study
topic adsorption
isotherms
removal
brilliant-green dye
activated carbon
carbon nanotube
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/59/1/59152
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