Title of article :
Methylene Blue removal from Aqueous Solutions by using Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Peanut Shell Ash (PSA)
Author/Authors :
Ikhlaq, Amir University of Engineering and Technology - Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research, Pakistan , Azhar, Sadaf University of Engineering and Technology - Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research, Pakistan , Kazmi, Mohsin Ali University of Engineering and Technology, KSK Campos, Pakistan , Ramzan, Naveed University of Engineering and Technology - Chemical Engineering Department, Pakitstan , Rustam, Masooma University of Engineering and Technology - Chemical Engineering Department, Pakistan
Abstract :
Methylene blue (MB) adsoption study using Rice husk ash (RHA) and Peanut Shell ash (PSA) were investigated The effect of different parameters such as initial pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, dye concentration were studied. The adsorption % efficiencies of Methylene Blue on RHA and PSA were 84.5 % and 83.5 % respectively (in 120 minutes on 0.2 g adsorbent). The results further revealed that adsorption of MB on PSA and RHA occur by both physisorption and chemisorptions processes. The comparative studies revealed that both the adsorbents have similar removal efficiencies in 120 minutes. However, RHA has faster rate of adsorption as compared with PSA. Therefore, it is concluded that both the RHA and PSA are good adsorbents for the removal of MB in water.
Keywords :
Methylene blue , Rice husk ash , Peanut shell ash , water
Journal title :
Journal of Faculty of Engineering and technology (JFET)
Journal title :
Journal of Faculty of Engineering and technology (JFET)
