Research Article
Health science
KINETIC STUDY OF ADSORPTION OF CONGO RED DYE ON WOOD CHARCOAL OF ADANSONIA DIGITATA (BAOBAB)
Activated charcoal prepared from Adansonia Digitata (baobab) wood has been
used for the removal of congo red dye (CR) from simulated aqueous solutions
employing adsorption method. The effect of adsorption was studied by using
different parameters such as pH(2-8), contact time(30-120min), initial dye
concentration(50-150mg/L) and adsorbent dosage(0.5-2.0g). The extent of
adsorption was determined by employing UV-Vis spectrometer. The
experimental data was verified by Freundlich model and found to be in
agreement. Under the experimental conditions the parameters at the maximum
adsorption ability have been determined for the dye and reported.
