Removal of basic dye from effluent using wood as an adsorbent

  • V. J.P. Poots*
  • , G. McKay
  • , J. J. Healy
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The adsorption characteristics of Astrazone Blue on wood particles have been investigated. The effects of contact time and initial dye concentration have been studied in an attempt to explain the adsorption process. Adsorption isotherms have been obtained and applied to the conventional equations and the results listed. A series of fixed bed experiments have been undertaken using Astrazone Blue to study the influence of the dye solution velocity on the breakthrough curves, and, in addition, the influence of varying the bed height on the service time of the bed has been assessed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)926-935
Number of pages10
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume50
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 1978
Externally publishedYes

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