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Removal of cationic dye pollutants from wastewater with HS loaded semi-IPN composites: kinetic and thermodynamic studies

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In this study, methylene blue (MB) pollutant in water was removed using produced hazelnut shell loaded semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (HS loaded semi-IPN) adsorbent. The physical and chemical characterizations of the adsorbents were investigated using TGA, DSC, FT-IR, BET, FE-SEM, and EDX. Experimental parameters such as temperature, swelling, dye concentration, contact time, pH solution, and adsorbent dosage for MB adsorption were thoroughly investigated. It was determined that the HS loaded semi-IPN adsorbent removed 92.1% of MB dye. Subsequently, the adsorption properties between the adsorbent and dye were investigated in detail using several different kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic models. As a result of the obtained data, the interaction between adsorbent and dye molecules is discussed. Moreover, studies on the industrial usability of the adsorbent have been carried out, and it has been observed that the adsorbent can be employed even after four cycles.

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Highlights

• A new hazelnut shell loaded semi-IPN composite adsorbent was produced.

• 5 wt% HS loaded semi-IPN exhibited the best swelling and dye adsorption capacity.

• It was observed that 92.1% of MB dyes were removed in the adsorption studies.

• It has been observed that the reusability of the adsorbent is high.

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Dursun, S. Removal of cationic dye pollutants from wastewater with HS loaded semi-IPN composites: kinetic and thermodynamic studies. Environ Monit Assess 196, 27 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-023-12207-4

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