TY  - MANSCPT
AU  - Farah Amalina Ishak,
TI  - Water hyacinth biochar; recovery of dye from textile effluent using treated waste
SN  - THE0010058 (Local)
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Kuantan, Pahang
PB  - UMPSA
KW  - Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology
KW  - Dissertations
KW  - Universities and colleges
KW  - Theses
N1  - Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology; Thesis (Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering) -- Universiti Malaysia Pahang – 2024; Includes bibliographical references
N2  - This research aims to develop an eco-friendly, and sustainable adsorbent derived from  waste-water hyacinth (WH) biomass to remove organic dyes from textile effluents. The  specific objectives of this study are: (i) to synthesize activated biochar from WH biomass  using pyrolysis and chemical modifications; (ii) to optimize the biochar production  process using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to obtain the best adsorption  capacity and removal efficiency; (iii) to characterize the physical and chemical properties  of the biochar using advanced analytical techniques; and (iv) to analyze the adsorption  data using kinetic models and equilibrium isotherms to evaluate the biochar's efficiency  in dye removal. WHBC was produced through pyrolysis, followed by chemical  modifications to enhance its adsorption capacity. The adsorption process was optimized  using a Box-Behnken experimental design to determine ideal operating conditions,  maximizing dye removal efficiency. This approach not only provides a sustainable use  for invasive water hyacinth but also contributes to advancing affordable and effective  treatment options for industrial wastewater. The physicochemical properties of the  optimized biochar were extensively analyzed using techniques such as Fourier Transform  Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy  Dispersive X-ray (EDX), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and  thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Adsorption experiments were conducted to assess the  biochar's performance in removing organic dyes from textile wastewater, and the data  was fitted to kinetic models and equilibrium isotherms to gain insights into the adsorption  mechanisms. The findings demonstrated that WHBC has exhibits excellent adsorption  capacity and dye removal efficiency, positioning it as a promising and sustainable  alternative to conventional adsorbents in textile wastewater treatment. This work not only  advances sustainable waste management practices but also contributes to the  development of efficient, biochar-based solutions for environmental remediation,  addressing critical challenges in pollutant removal while minimizing environmental  impact
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