This research entails a comparison of the effectiveness of unmodified fiber in a fully packed bed (RLCF) and NaOH-modified fiber in another fully packed bed (MLCF) in the context of phenol removal from wastewater. Experimental data obtained through batch adsorption experiments were utilized to determine the most suitable model. It was observed that as the initial concentration of phenol increased from 100 to 500 mg/l, the maximum percentage removal increased from 63.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSugar dust poses significant risks in the sugar industry, threatening workers' safety and health as well as the potential for explosions and fires. The combustibility of sugar dust arises from its small, lightweight particles that disperse easily and ignite readily. Effective management strategies are essential to ensuring a safe work environment and preventing accidents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIt is important that a pollution remediation system be able to cater for a variety of pollutant species present in the water to be treated. The aim of this study was to utilise a series of commercial zeolites (H-MOR, H-β, and H-ZSM5) for the concomitant adsorption and photodegradation of Cu and tetracycline (TC) molecules. The adsorbent cum photocatalyst was characterised by SEM and FTIR.
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