Abstract

Precious Caree V. Regunton¹, Derick Erl P. Sumalapao^2,3,4and Nelson R. Villarante¹

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/340113

Charcoal produced from coconut shells through the retort method was consequently activated using CaCl₂. The activated carbon-chitosan composite was prepared by coating the activated carbon with chitosan. Batch experiments with methylene blue as adsorbate were conducted under varying pH, contact time, initial dye concentration, adsorbent dosage, and temperature. The effects of these factors were investigated using batch adsorption studies with optimal conditions identified at pH of 5, 30 min contact time, 10 mg L^-1 initial dye concentration, 9 g L^-1 adsorbent dosage, and 25 °C adsorption temperature. Results of adsorption experiments showed that the composite had better removal efficiency compared to activated carbon.

Methylene Blue; Biosorption; Cocos Nucifera; Carbon-Chitosan Composite; Retort Method; Biocharcoal; Coconut Shell

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