Novel kapok pods (Ceiba pentandra (l.) Gaerth) adsorbent and its reusability by transformation on hydrochar with an outstanding adsorptive capacity for Rhodamine B removal

• Published in: Separation and purification technology Vol. 326; p. 124787
• Main Authors: Vasconcelos, Kaline C., Alencar, Sabryna G., Ferro, Alice B., Oliveira, Laís F.A.M., Fonseca, Eduardo J.S., Bernardo, Vanderson B., Zanta, Carmem L.P.S., Duarte, José L.S., Oliveira, Leonardo M.T.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2023
• Subjects: Biosorption; Coloured effluent treatment; Fixed bed; Hydrochar; Natural adsorbent; Hydrochar; Biosorption; Natural adsorbent; Fixed bed; Coloured effluent treatment

[Display omitted] •Low-cost material, high surface area and characteristic functional groups that resulted in high interaction capacity.•89% removal at natural pH and more than 93% at pH 3.•High adsorptive capacity even in different aqueous matrices.•Column adsorption ratified the high adsorptive po...