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Utilization of Prepared Nanocellulose as a Biopolymer for Adsorption Kinetics of Cobalt Ions from Wastewater

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This study evaluated nanocellulose derived from discarded palm leaves for its ability to remove cobalt ions from industrial wastewater. The process involved extracting cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from date palm leaves… Click to show full abstract

This study evaluated nanocellulose derived from discarded palm leaves for its ability to remove cobalt ions from industrial wastewater. The process involved extracting cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from date palm leaves through a series of repeated chemical treatments. The study examined the adsorption rates of cobalt ions under various conditions using different techniques. Two equilibrium models, the Langmuir and Freundlich models, were employed, and the Langmuir model was found to be consistent with the experimental data. The maximum amount of cobalt ions adsorbed at room temperature was 5.98 mg/g. Furthermore, several kinetic models were used to gain insight into the adsorption mechanism, including the pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, and intraparticle diffusion models. The pseudo-second-order model provided an accurate description of the adsorption process, while the Elovich equation suggested a chemical reaction between cobalt ions and nanocellulose, involving multiple chemical reactions and mass-transfer processes. Kinetic parameters were critical in interpreting the results, and the study’s findings were in agreement with the pseudo-second-order and intraparticle models, indicating general chemical reactions and diffusion resistance.

Keywords: adsorption; utilization prepared; cobalt ions; pseudo second; second order

Journal Title: Polymers
Year Published: 2023

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