Production of New Activated Carbon from Agricultural Waste and its Use as an Eco-Friendly Solution for Removing Copper Ions from Industrial Effluents

• Autorzy: Ghibate Rajae , Baaziz Meryem Ben , Chrachmy Mohammed , Kerrou Meryem , Taouil Rachid , Senhaji Omar

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DOI

10.12912/27197050/191363

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study explored the production of activated carbon from agricultural waste, specifically Punica granatum peel, and its application as an eco-friendly solution for removing copper (Cu²⁺) ions from industrial effluents, particularly those from copper-plating industries. The Punica granatum peel was chemically activated using ortho-phosphoric acid to produce activated carbon. The activation process involved impregnation followed by thermal activation at 500 °C. The resultant activated carbon was characterized using FTIR, TGA/DTA, and adsorption tests at room temperature and pH 5, which demonstrated a Cu²⁺ ion retention rate exceeding 95% within the first 15 minutes. The adsorption kinetics were analyzed using pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models, while the adsorption isotherms was examined using Langmuir and Freundlich models. The study demonstrated that the activated carbon derived from Punica granatum peel exhibits high adsorption efficiency for Cu²⁺ ions, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 19.62 mg/g. The adsorption process was best described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the nonlinear Langmuir isotherm model. The newly developed activated carbon exhibits a markedly higher adsorption efficiency compared to existing activated carbons, highlighting its innovative potential for adsorbing Cu²⁺ ions. Consequently, its use proves to be a cost-effective and sustainable solution for treating copper-contaminated industrial effluents. In fact, this research offers a dual benefit by providing a sustainable waste management solution for agricultural residues and an effective method for treating industrial effluents. Incorporating this activated carbon in post-copper plating rinsing water treatment ensures regulatory compliance and facilitates water reuse. This approach also supports copper recovery and reuse in new plating baths, promoting cyclic material circulation within the industry.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

adsorption; copper-plating industry; new activated carbon; agricultural waste; copper ions removal; saving water

• Wydawca: Lubelski Oddział Polskiego Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology ; WNGB Wydawnictwo Naukowe
• Czasopismo: Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 25, iss. 10
• Strony: 96--106
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 42 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Ghibate Rajae

• Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, 52000, Errachidia, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8507-804X

autor

Baaziz Meryem Ben

• Laboratory of Materials Engineering for the Environment and Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, 52000 Errachidia, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6851-6543

autor

Chrachmy Mohammed

• Laboratory of Materials Engineering for the Environment and Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, 52000 Errachidia, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6528-5257

autor

Kerrou Meryem

• Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Materials and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, 52000, Errachidia, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5848-6934

autor

Taouil Rachid

• Laboratory of Mechanics, Energetics, Automation, and Sustainable Development, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, 52000 Errachidia, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4935-9262

autor

Senhaji Omar

• Laboratory of Biomolecular and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, 11201 Meknes, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3253-3955

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