Optimization of Methylene Blue Ultrasound-Assisted Adsorption onto Magnetic Sugarcane Bagasse Activated Carbon Using Response Surface Methodology

Abstract:

This study focused on the optimization of methylene blue removal on a magnetic activated carbon from the carbon-rich agro-industrial residue, sugarcane bagasse, synthesized by microwave method. The adsorption process was assisted by ultrasound. The magnetic sugarcane bagasse activated carbon (MSB) was characterized by FTIR and SEM-EDX. Based on FTIR results, the functional groups found in magnetic sugarcane bagasse activated carbon are O-H, C=C, C-O, and Fe-O. The SEM results show that MSB is porous with a rough surface. In addition, EDX data found the presence of three main elements, namely C, O, and Fe. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Box-Behnken Design was applied to analyze the effects of three parameters, including adsorbent dosage (50-100 mg/L), ultrasonic power (100-200 W), and contact time (30-60 min). The obtained optimum conditions of the adsorption process were the sonication power of 155.65 W, the adsorbent dosage of 89.77 mg/L, and the sonication time of 57,81 minutes. The results indicated that the parameters of adsorbent dosage, ultrasonic power, and contact time influenced the response (qe and methylene blue removal).

• Periodical: Engineering Chemistry (Volume 2)
• Pages: 43-51
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-5f6oj6
• Online since: May 2023
• Authors: Meta Fitri Rizkiana*, Boy Arief Fachri, Syahrul Gunawan, Mohammad Nor, Iswahyono Iswahyono, Bekti Palupi, Istiqomah Rahmawati, Helda Wika Amini
• Keywords: Adsorption, Magnetic Activated Carbon, Optimization, Sugarcane Bagasse, Ultrasound

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