Application of TiO<sub>2</sub>-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approach

<p dir="ltr">This paper aims to explore the removal of methylene blue from wastewater using fly ash-based geopolymer (FAG) modified with titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) <u>nanoparticles</u> referred to as FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub>. Using several analy...

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Main Author: Johaina Alahmad (19205965) (author)
Other Authors: Amina BiBi (17679402) (author), Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti (8882054) (author)
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description <p dir="ltr">This paper aims to explore the removal of methylene blue from wastewater using fly ash-based geopolymer (FAG) modified with titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) <u>nanoparticles</u> referred to as FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub>. Using several analytical techniques, the modified geopolymer was physically and chemically characterized. Additionally, it was investigated how pH, MB concentration, and temperature affected the MB <u>adsorption process</u> utilizing FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub>. Scanning electron microscopy images exhibited a porous morphology. Furthermore,<u> transmission electron microscopy</u> images revealed a nanostructured shape, with <u>nanoparticles</u> clumping together to form small channels suitable for MB adsorption. The stretching vibration of the <u>alumina</u> silicate was seen using the Fourier transform infrared, indicating that geopolymerization was successfully conducted. The developed FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub> showed a remarkable capacity for MB adsorption from the aqueous phase. The Langmuir isotherm model was the best-fitting adsorption model, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 103.19 mg/g at pH 6 and 35 °C. The thermodynamics investigations revealed negative values for <u>Gibbs free energy</u> (ΔGo), emphasizing the spontaneous nature of the processes. While the positive entropy (ΔSo) indicated a significant affinity between the two phases, the positive enthalpy (ΔHo) implies an endothermic reaction. Additionally, <u>hydrogen bonds</u>, n-π, and <u>electrostatic interactions</u> between MB and FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub> facilitated the adsorption process. Furthermore, desorption studies with two different chemicals were used to investigate MB retention onto FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub>. The adsorbents were desorbed using an HCl (0.5 M) reagent where the maximum MB desorption reached 41.95%. <u>Real wastewater</u> samples were also tested, and promising results were found, indicating the possible use of the prepared adsorbent in industrial applications.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Groundwater for Sustainable Development<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101138" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101138</a></p>
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spelling Application of TiO<sub>2</sub>-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approachJohaina Alahmad (19205965)Amina BiBi (17679402)Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti (8882054)EngineeringEnvironmental engineeringNanotechnologyWastewater treatmentWaste-to-value approachDye removalGeopolymerMaterial modification<p dir="ltr">This paper aims to explore the removal of methylene blue from wastewater using fly ash-based geopolymer (FAG) modified with titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) <u>nanoparticles</u> referred to as FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub>. Using several analytical techniques, the modified geopolymer was physically and chemically characterized. Additionally, it was investigated how pH, MB concentration, and temperature affected the MB <u>adsorption process</u> utilizing FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub>. Scanning electron microscopy images exhibited a porous morphology. Furthermore,<u> transmission electron microscopy</u> images revealed a nanostructured shape, with <u>nanoparticles</u> clumping together to form small channels suitable for MB adsorption. The stretching vibration of the <u>alumina</u> silicate was seen using the Fourier transform infrared, indicating that geopolymerization was successfully conducted. The developed FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub> showed a remarkable capacity for MB adsorption from the aqueous phase. The Langmuir isotherm model was the best-fitting adsorption model, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 103.19 mg/g at pH 6 and 35 °C. The thermodynamics investigations revealed negative values for <u>Gibbs free energy</u> (ΔGo), emphasizing the spontaneous nature of the processes. While the positive entropy (ΔSo) indicated a significant affinity between the two phases, the positive enthalpy (ΔHo) implies an endothermic reaction. Additionally, <u>hydrogen bonds</u>, n-π, and <u>electrostatic interactions</u> between MB and FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub> facilitated the adsorption process. Furthermore, desorption studies with two different chemicals were used to investigate MB retention onto FAG-TiO<sub>2</sub>. The adsorbents were desorbed using an HCl (0.5 M) reagent where the maximum MB desorption reached 41.95%. <u>Real wastewater</u> samples were also tested, and promising results were found, indicating the possible use of the prepared adsorbent in industrial applications.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Groundwater for Sustainable Development<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101138" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101138</a></p>2024-03-11T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101138https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Application_of_TiO_sub_2_sub_-loaded_fly_ash-based_geopolymer_in_adsorption_of_methylene_blue_from_water_Waste-to-value_approach/30197176CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/301971762024-03-11T09:00:00Z
spellingShingle Application of TiO<sub>2</sub>-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approach
Johaina Alahmad (19205965)
Engineering
Environmental engineering
Nanotechnology
Wastewater treatment
Waste-to-value approach
Dye removal
Geopolymer
Material modification
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title Application of TiO<sub>2</sub>-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approach
title_full Application of TiO<sub>2</sub>-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approach
title_fullStr Application of TiO<sub>2</sub>-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approach
title_full_unstemmed Application of TiO<sub>2</sub>-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approach
title_short Application of TiO<sub>2</sub>-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approach
title_sort Application of TiO<sub>2</sub>-loaded fly ash-based geopolymer in adsorption of methylene blue from water: Waste-to-value approach
topic Engineering
Environmental engineering
Nanotechnology
Wastewater treatment
Waste-to-value approach
Dye removal
Geopolymer
Material modification