Abstract
This study optimizes the synthesis process of pellet-type adsorbents using alum sludge. The effect of the binder and heat treatment temperature on the nanopore formation in the adsorbent is investigated. The pellet-type adsorbent prepared using the powder-type sludge from water treatment is determined to be a material that contains nanopores. The specific surface area is increased significantly after the calcination process in the range of 132-172 m2 / g. With the calcination treatment, the breakthrough time in the formaldehyde adsorption increases remarkably with an optimum calcination temperature of 400 - C. The breakthrough capacity of the formaldehyde increases to a maximum 2.96 mg/g at this temperature.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 5321-5325 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 7 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jul 2015 |
Keywords
- Alum sludge
- Breakthrough time
- Extrusion
- Formaldehyde
- Pellet-Type adsorbent