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Title: Modelling, analysis and optimization of adsorption parameters for H3PO4 activated rubber wood sawdust using response surface methodology (RSM)
Authors: Kalavathy, M., H.
Regupathi, I.
Pillai, M.G.
Miranda, L.R.
Issue Date: 2009
Citation: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 2009, Vol.70, 1, pp.35-45
Abstract: Adsorption capacity of Cu2+ from aqueous solution onto H3PO4 activated carbon using rubber wood sawdust (RSAC) was investigated in a batch system. Kinetic and isotherm studies were carried out, the thermodynamic parameters like standard Gibb's free energy (?G ), enthalpy (?H ) and entropy (?S ) were evaluated. The pseudo-second-order model was found to explain the kinetics of Cu2+ adsorption most effectively. The process optimization was performed through Central Composite Rotary Design using response surface methodology (RSM) by Design Expert Version 5.0.7 (STAT-EASE Inc., Minneapolis, USA). An initial concentration of 35 mg L-1, temperature of 26 C, carbon loading of 0.45 g (100 mL)-1, adsorption time 208 min and pH of 6.5 was found to be the optimum conditions for the maximum uptake of copper ions of 5.6 mg g-1 in batch mode. 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
URI: http://idr.nitk.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/12084
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