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Synthesis, characterization and application of cross-linked chitosan/oxalic acid hydrogels to improve azo dye (Reactive Red 195) adsorption

Authors :
M. Victoria Santos
John Pérez-Calderón
Noemi Elisabet Zaritzky
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Elsevier Science, 2020.

Abstract

Cross-linked oxalic acid/chitosan hydrogels (ChOxb) were synthesized, characterized and tested for the adsorption of azo-dyes (Reactive Red 195 RR195) in contaminated wastewater; this novel biodegradable material was highly efficient. SEM-EDS and N2 adsorption/desorption were used to analyze specific area; FTIR-ATR spectra evidenced electrostatic interactions between protonated amino groups of chitosan and oxalate ions (intensity decrease and shift of amide-II band). Adsorption performance in batch assays showed a maximum percentage of removal of 90.6%, at pH = 4 (initial dye concentration of 300 mg.L−1). The maximum adsorption capacity (Qm) at pH = 4 was 110.7 mg.g−1, positioning ChOxb as one of the most efficient adsorption materials. Oxalic acid (natural organic acid) is an eco-friendly cross-linking agent that reduced swelling and improved chemical stability of ChOxb at low pH = 2.5. Redlich-Peterson adsorption isotherm presented the best fit; adsorption thermodynamic parameters were evaluated. Mixed surface reaction and diffusion-controlled kinetic model was the equation that best fitted kinetic data. FTIR-ATR, SEM-EDS and Z-potential showed electrostatic interactions between dye and amino groups of ChOxb; ChOxd can be reused without losing adsorption capacity and competitive electrostatic interactions between ChOxb-nitrate were observed. This new bio-material is an excellent alternative for the removal of RR195, improving Qm with better structural and functional properties. Fil: Perez Calderon, John Freddy. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Gobernación. Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas. Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos; Argentina Fil: Santos, Maria Victoria. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Patagonia Norte. Instituto Andino Patagónico de Tecnologías Biológicas y Geoambientales. Universidad Nacional del Comahue. Instituto Andino Patagónico de Tecnologías Biológicas y Geoambientales; Argentina Fil: Zaritzky, Noemi Elisabet. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Gobernación. Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas. Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ingenierí­a. Departamento de Ingeniería Química; Argentina

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Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....ba215fbcac6ca88c52ea3bf2fa8e185e