The adsorption of dyestuffs from aqueous solutions using the activated carbon adsorption model to determine breakthrough curves

Gordon McKay*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

25 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

A series of breakthrough curves for the adsorption of Deorlene Yellow and Telon Blue on carbon have been used to test a kinetic model. The model is based on the unreacted core theory and assumes resistances due to external mass transfer and pore diffusion, and irreversible adsorption. The experimental and theoretical data are well correlated by the model at low dye flow rates, but the model was modified at high dye flow rates. The effective diffusivities are 4.0 × 10-10 m2 s-1 and 3.0 × 10-10 m2 s-1 for Deorlene Yellow and Telon Blue respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)95-104
Number of pages10
JournalThe Chemical Engineering Journal
Volume28
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 1984
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The adsorption of dyestuffs from aqueous solutions using the activated carbon adsorption model to determine breakthrough curves'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this