Biocompatible LDH-Alginate Composites for the Adsorption of Naphthalene Anionic Dye AG 120: Influence of Alginate Concentration on the Adsorption Characteristics

Abstract:

Layered double hydroxide (MgAl LDH) and its composites containing different quantities of sodium alginate were synthesized. The adsorption characteristics of these materials were evaluated for the adsorption of Acid Blue 120 (AB 120). The adsorption capacity of the composites for the dye was higher than that of pristine LDH. The adsorption capacity varied with alginate concentration and was the highest when the alginate concentration was 5.9 wt%. The maximum adsorption capacity of the composite enhanced by 40%, compared to pristine MgAl LDH. The rate of adsorption of the dye on the composites was also higher than that of pristine MgAl LDH up to an alginate concentration of 11%. The results reveal that LDH composites are more efficient adsorbents compared to pure LDH. Sodium alginate, being a biopolymer can also improve the biocompatibility of the LDH for biological applications.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 906)
• Pages: 112-117
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.906.112
• Online since: April 2014
• Authors: Sanil Sebastian, Suseeladevi Mayadevi*, Sujata Mandal
• Keywords: Acid Blue 120, Adsorption, Composite, Isotherm, Kinetic, Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs), Sodium Alginate

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