Synthesis, characterization and sorption studies of a zirconium(iv) impregnated highly functionalized mesoporous activated carbons.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to develop a highly functionalized adsorbent material for the removal of persistent anionic reactive dye. The modification process was commenced via a wet oxidation method by using zirconium salt as an impregnating material. The process led to an increase in the overall porosity, thermal stability and its oxidative functionality. The newly synthesised material was named ZrAC. The morphological and textural images revealed the irregular and eroded structures with an increase in porosity of the modified adsorbent. The results of chemical and spectral analysis disclosed that the material had successfully gained the oxidative functionality over the surface that will favour the removal of anionic dye. Equilibrium isotherms and adsorption kinetics studies insinuate that t

SUBMITTER: Sonal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9051575 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature