Removal of aqueous Congo red and malachite green using ackee apple seed–bentonite composite

• Published in: Colloid and interface science communications Vol. 38; p. 100311
• Main Authors: Adebayo, Matthew A., Adebomi, Joshua I., Abe, Taiwo O., Areo, Felicia I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2020
• Subjects: Ackee apple seed; Bentonite; Congo red; Kinetics; Malachite green; Bentonite; Congo red; Kinetics; Ackee apple seed; Malachite green

The efficiency of a composite prepared from bentonite and ackee apple seed (CBAAS) to remove Congo red and malachite green from aqueous solutions was explored. The CBAAS was characterised using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and porosimetry...