Modification of natural materials and their use by adsorption
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https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.2130Keywords:
Methyl Green (MG), Activated Pomegranate Peels (PPACT), Activated Date Kernels (DPACT), Adsorption, Thermal Equilibrium StudyAbstract
This study aimed to investigate the removal of methyl green (MG) dye from aqueous solution on activated pomegranate peels and low-cost activated date kernels as an effective adsorbent sourced from Iraq. The two surfaces of the absorbent materials were examined using a scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and the dose of the adsorbent was determined. The process of adsorption of MG on the two surfaces was an endothermic process, and the adsorption capacity increased with increasing doses of adsorbents. Also, a number of adsorption isotherms were applied, such as (Langmuir, Freundlich) for this study, where it was found The process of dye (MG) adsorption on the two surfaces follows the Langmuir model.
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