Kinetics and diffusion processes in colour removal from effluent using wood as an adsorbent

G. McKay, V. J.P. Poots

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Abstract

The rates of adsorption of a basic dye, Astrazone Blue, and an acidic dye, Telon Blue, on wood have been studied. The rate controlling step is mainly intraparticle diffusion, although a small resistance due to a boundary layer is experienced. The activation energies for the adsorption of Astrazone Blue and Telon Blue on wood are 16.8 kJ mol-1 and 9.6 kJ mol-1, respectively. The diffusion coefficients vary from 6 X 10-13 cm2s-1 to 18 X 110-13 cm2s-1 for Astrazone Blue at 18°C and from 3 X 10 -1:3 cm2s1 to 8 X 110-13 cm2s-1 for Telon Blue at 18°C. The variation in diffusivities is attributed to boundary layer effects.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)279-292
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Volume30
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1980
Externally publishedYes

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