The utilization of leaf-based adsorbents for dyes removal: A review

L Bulgariu, LB Escudero, OS Bello, M Iqbal… - Journal of Molecular …, 2019 - Elsevier
The presence of organic dyes in the aquatic environment is a serious global problem
because of the serious negative consequences on the quality of ecosystems. Among various …

Adsorption of dyes using different types of clay: a review

AA Adeyemo, IO Adeoye, OS Bello - Applied Water Science, 2017 - Springer
Increasing amount of dyes in the ecosystem particularly in wastewater has propelled the
search for more efficient low-cost adsorbents. The effective use of the sorption properties …

[HTML][HTML] The removal of anionic and cationic dyes from an aqueous solution using biomass-based activated carbon

NUM Nizam, MM Hanafiah, E Mahmoudi, AA Halim… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
In this study, two biomass-based adsorbents were used as new precursors for optimizing
synthesis conditions of a cost-effective powdered activated carbon (PAC). The PAC removed …

[HTML][HTML] Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies of synthetic dye removal using pomegranate peel activated carbon prepared by microwave-induced KOH …

MA Ahmad, NAA Puad, OS Bello - Water Resources and industry, 2014 - Elsevier
Pomegranate peel was converted into activated carbon using microwave induced and KOH
activation techniques. The prepared activated carbon (PPAC) was characterized using FTIR …

[HTML][HTML] Sawdust-biomass based materials for sequestration of organic and inorganic pollutants and potential for engineering applications

KA Adegoke, OO Adesina, OA Okon-Akan… - Current Research in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Sawdust materials are global wastes obtained from wood processing and exploitation
activities. They are usually dumped/stored in uncontrolled conditions, thus becoming a …

Congo red dye removal using modified banana leaves: Adsorption equilibrium, kinetics, and reusability analysis

PK Rose, V Poonia, R Kumar, N Kataria… - Groundwater for …, 2023 - Elsevier
Congo red (CR) dye is a synthetic azo dye expansively used in the textile industry, is
discharged to aquatic environments, and is toxic to humans and aquatic flora. The …

[HTML][HTML] Removal of phenol and 4-nitrophenol from wastewater using a composite prepared from clay and Cocos nucifera shell: Kinetic, equilibrium and …

MA Adebayo, FI Areo - Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 2021 - Elsevier
Wastewater generated from industries contains a large number of toxic substances,
including phenolic compounds, that are harmful to the aquatic life and the environment. In …

[HTML][HTML] Kinetics and mechanisms of congo-red dye removal from aqueous solution using activated Moringa oleifera seed coat as adsorbent

JM Jabar, YA Odusote, KA Alabi, IB Ahmed - Applied Water Science, 2020 - Springer
Moringa oleifera (MO) seed coat, a postharvest waste of MO seed, was mercerized and used
as eco-friendly adsorbent for removal of Congo red (CR) dye from aqueous solution at …

Statistical optimization of Remazol Brilliant Blue R dye adsorption onto activated carbon prepared from pomegranate fruit peel

MA Ahmad, MA Eusoff, PO Oladoye, KA Adegoke… - Chemical Data …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study explored the use of pomegranate-fruit-peel activated carbon (PFPAC) prepared
using potassium hydroxide (KOH) activation and carbon dioxide (CO 2) gasification methods …

Preparation and characterization of a novel adsorbent from Moringa oleifera leaf

OS Bello, KA Adegoke, OO Akinyunni - Applied Water Science, 2017 - Springer
A new and novel adsorbent was obtained by impregnation of Moringa oleifera leaf in H 2 SO
4 and NaOH, respectively. Prepared adsorbents were characterized using elemental …