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Kinetics models of hydrogen sulphide adsorption from hydrogel biochar derived from empty fruit bunch (EFB)

Alias A.B., Ariffin A.Y., Norain N.M.R., Rashid Z.A.

Archives of Materials Science and Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 120, nr 1

15--21

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Purpose: This research aims to investigate the detailed state of adsorption kinetics modelling and research on the application of hydrogen sulfide adsorption by hydrogel derived from empty fruit bunch (EFB), the determination of the kinetics parameters, and the comparison between models in a selection of the best-fit model. Design/methodology/approach: The kinetics modelling used are pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models. The correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the suitability of the equation R2. After obtaining the results, the comparison was made by comparing the R2 of each model. The pseudo-second-order model has a higher value of correlation coefficient, R2, making it the most suitable kinetics model for adsorption systems. Findings: The R2 for pseudo-first-order on the effect of dry bed height was 0.8814, whereas its effect on powder bed height was 0.9537, and that of the wet bed height was 0.9607. Meanwhile, the R2 for pseudo-second-order on the effect of dry bed height was 0.89, on the effect of the powder bed height was 0.99, and on the effect of the bed height of wet was 0.99, the highest among kinetic models. Based on the results, the pseudo-second-order model best describes the adsorption of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) by hydrogel biochar. Research limitations/implications: The kinetics modelling used are pseudo-first-order, and pseudo-second-order models for hydrogen sulfide adsorption by hydrogel originating from empty fruit bunches (EFB). Practical implications: Based on the results, the pseudo-second-order model best describes the adsorption of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) by hydrogel biochar. Kinetic studies are important in understanding the reactions and design of the process. Originality/value: The authenticity results of this article were found to be 17% similar. The novelty of this paper is the kinetics study of the new adsorbent developed based on EFB to adsorb H2S.

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Comparison of hydrogel- and xerogel-based sorbent from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB)

Alias A.B., Qarizada D., Malik N.S.A., Noraini N.M.R., Rashid Z.A.

Archives of Materials Science and Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 118, nr 2

49--60

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Purpose: This paper focuses on the synthesis and comparison of hydrogel- and xerogel-based sorbents from EFB. Design/methodology/approach: Hydrogels were synthesised by polymerisation of EFB biochar with acrylamide (AAm) as a monomer, N, N'-Methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) as cross-linker and ammonium persulfate (APS) as initiator, as well as by internal gelation method of sodium alginate, empty fruit bunch (EFB), calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and glucono delta-lactone (GDL). From the alginate hydrogels obtained, xerogels were synthesised via the oven-drying method. Then, EFB-based hydrogel and xerogel sorbents were analysed and compared based on characterisation analysis by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer− Emmett−Teller (BET), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Findings: The xerogel-based EFB is a better adsorbent than the hydrogel-based EFB because it has a larger pore volume (0.001449 cm3/g), larger pore size (63.7987 nm), higher moisture content (7.97%), lower ash content (12.55%), and is more thermally stable. Research limitations/implications: The research is to compare two new adsorbents, namely Hydrogel and Xerogel, from EFB in terms of their characteristics. Practical implications: Both adsorbents show a highly toxic material uptake, especially EFB xerogel. This adsorbent is comparable with the other commercialised adsorbent. Thus, this product can be a highly potential adsorbent for gas and wastewater adsorption. Originality/value: The authenticity results of this article were found to be 15% similar. The novelty of this paper is to compare the two adsorbents, namely hydrogel and xerogel, that originated from EFB.

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Implementation of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) decision ma king framework for building maintenance procurement selection: Case study of Malaysian public universities

Chua S. J. L., Ali A. S., Alias A. B.

Eksploatacja i Niezawodność

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2015

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Vol. 17, no. 1

7--18

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In this paper, the proposed Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) based decision making framework was implemented and validated for its capability, applicability and validity in assisting building maintenance personnel to select the most appropriate procurement method. The decision making framework was developed based on AHP technique and principles. Expert Choice Software was employed as the development tool where the shortlisted criteria and alternatives were integrated within the framework. The validation process was carried out through a structured interview with nine public universities selected. The evaluations revealed that majority of the interviewees perceived that the framework developed was good (65%) and excellent (21%) in terms of capability, applicability and validity. The proposed decision making framework introduced expected to be a useful tool for maintenance organization that can assist them in decision making on selecting the most appropriate procurement method.

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W niniejszej pracy przedstawiono platformę programistyczną wspomagającą podejmowanie decyzji opartą na procesie hierarchii analitycznej (AHP). Po wdrożeniu zaproponowanegoframeworku, weryfikowano jego wydajność, przydatność oraz wiarygodność jako narzędzia wspierającego pracowników utrzymania budynku przy wyborze najodpowiedniejszej metody przetargowej. Platformę opracowano w oparciu o technikę i zasady AHP. Jako narzędzia programistycznego użyto Expert Choice Software, za pomocą którego integrowano z frameworkiem wybrane kryteria i alternatywy. Weryfikację przeprowadzono na podstawie strukturalizowanego wywiadu z wybranymi dziewięcioma uczelniami publicznymi. Otrzymane oceny wykazały, że większość badanych postrzegało opracowaną platformę jako dobrą (65%) lub doskonałą (21%) pod względem wydajności, przydatności i wiarygodności. Przewiduje się, że proponowany framework wspomagający podejmowanie decyzji będzie stanowić użyteczne narzędzie doboru odpowiednich metod przetargowych dla instytucji zajmujących się obsługą techniczną.