Relationship between Thermodynamic Data and Adsorption/Desorption Performance of Acid and Basic Dyes onto Activated Carbons

Adsorption properties of two activated carbons were investigated as a function of several operating parameters such as initial dye concentration, contact time, pH, and temperature. Adsorption/desorption performance was related to the structural and thermodynamic properties of the adsorbent. To evalu...

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Published in:Journal of chemical and engineering data 2011-05, Vol.56 (5), p.2100-2109
Main Authors: Iriarte-Velasco, Unai, Chimeno-Alanís, Noemí, González-Marcos, M.P, Álvarez-Uriarte, Jon I
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Solid-liquid interface
Surface physical chemistry
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Summary:Adsorption properties of two activated carbons were investigated as a function of several operating parameters such as initial dye concentration, contact time, pH, and temperature. Adsorption/desorption performance was related to the structural and thermodynamic properties of the adsorbent. To evaluate the effect of the adsorbate an acid dye (alizarin red S, ARS) and a basic dye (methylene blue, MB) were used. Results obtained suggest that a low basicity of the adsorbent is a key factor independent of the acid or basic nature of the adsorbate. Langmuir isotherms best represent the adsorption system. Reported maximum adsorption capacities for ARS and MB were 762 mg·g−1 and 742 mg·g−1, respectively. The adsorption process followed the pseudo-first-order model. The thermodynamic parameters such as Gibbs energy (ΔG°), entalphy (ΔH°), and entropy (ΔS°) indicate that the adsorption of the basic dye was significantly dependent on AC properties. Hydrophobic interaction played a dominant role in the adsorption of the basic dye, whereas acid dye was bound through electrostatic interaction. This coincided with the lower activation energy values reported for MB [(9.58 to 18.68) kJ·mol−1] in comparison to ARS [(23.79 to 27.67) kJ·mol−1]. Finally, for adequate desorption it is more important to enhance interaction between dye and surfactant rather than the repulsion between micelles and the adsorbent surface.
ISSN:0021-9568
1520-5134
DOI:10.1021/je1011345