Makara Journal of Science
Vol. 26, No. 2

Preparation of Zn/Al-chitosan Composite for the Selective Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye in Water

Mohadi, Risfidian (Unknown)
Siregar, Patimah Mega Syah Bahar Nur (Unknown)
Palapa, Neza Rahayu (Unknown)
Lesbani, Aldes (Unknown)



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Publish Date
30 Jun 2022

Abstract

Layered double hydroxide (LDHs) are widely used adsorbents for methylene blue removal. However, LDHs have a perishable structure that cannot be used repeatedly. Modifying LDHs with chitosan produces a strong material with a large surface area for methylene blue adsorption. Adsorption conditions were optimized by determining the adsorption isotherms and the adsorbent regeneration process. Results showed that the adsorption process was balanced in 90 min with maximum adsorption capacities of 86.207 mg/g, 35.336 mg/g, and 98.039 mg/g for Zn/Al, chitosan, and Zn/Al-chitosan, respectively. The adsorption in this study followed the Freundlich isotherm model. Regeneration analysis of the adsorbent showed that Zn/Al-chitosan can be used repeatedly in methylene blue adsorption.

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Makara Journal of Science publishes original research or theoretical papers, notes, and minireviews on new knowledge and research or research applications on current issues in basic sciences, namely: Material Sciences (including: physics, biology, and chemistry); Biochemistry, Genetics, and ...