Synthesis of high surface area mesoporous ZnCl2–activated cocoa (Theobroma cacao L) leaves biochar derived via pyrolysis for crystal violet dye removal
Jamiu Mosebolatan Jabar, Matthew A. Adebayo, Ignatius Adekunle Owokotomo, Yisau Adelaja Odusote, Murat Yılmaz
Abstract
/g) and mean pore diameter (7.21 nm) were indicators of better adsorption efficiency of CLB. CLs showed adsorption to proceed towards endothermic process, while it was exothermic process for CLB. This study established the suitability of cocoa leaves as sustainable and environmental friendly precursor for preparation of adsorbent for the treatment of dye-containing wastewater.
Topics & Concepts
BiocharAdsorptionNuclear chemistryBET theoryCrystal violetAqueous solutionThermogravimetric analysisFourier transform infrared spectroscopyChemistryEndothermic processPyrolysisSpecific surface areaMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryChemical engineeringCatalysisMedicineEngineeringPathologyAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal