Synthesis and characterization of Cu(OH)-NWs-PVA-AC Nano-composite and its use as an efficient adsorbent for removal of methylene blue.

The present study focused on the synthesis of copper hydroxide nanowires decorated on activated carbon (Cu(OH)-NWs-PVA-AC). The obtained Cu(OH)-NWs-PVA-AC Nano-composite was distinguished by XRD, SEM, EDX, BET, FTIR and XPS respectively. Besides, different variables such as solution p, and initial dye concentration, contact time, and temperature were performed on the adsorption efficiency of MB in a small batch reactor.