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Innovative cellulose-lactone hybrid material for efficient rhodamine 6G dye adsorption: Synthesis and characterization

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study uses a simple solvent casting technique to offer an innovative, cost-effective synthesis of a cellulose-lactone hybrid material for Rhodamine 6G dye adsorption. The modified cellulose revealed superior adsorption competencies, triumphing a maximum dye removal efficiency of 97.8 % under neutral pH. Adsorption isotherms were best defined by the Langmuir model (R 2 = 0.999), signifying monolayer adsorption, while the Freundlich model (R 2 = 0.9714) suggested the existence of heterogeneous adsorption sites. Characterization methods, including FTIR, TGA , DSC , and SEM, confirmed the structural, thermal, and morphological changes induced by lactone modification, which enhanced the material's mechanical properties and adsorption efficiency. The hybrid material demonstrated excellent long-term stability, recyclability, and potential for large-scale water treatment applications. These findings emphasize the material's potential as a sustainable solution for removing organic pollutants from wastewater.

Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136847

Authors: Tariq Aziz, Wenlong Li, Jianguo Zhu, Beibei Chen

Institution: Jiangsu University

Language: English

Topic: Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,260