Elimination of Methylene Blue from Solution Using Modified Scrap Tire

Abstract

The disposal of the waste tires has become a serious problem faced by many countries today, recycling offers a powerful solution to this problem, for example using it as an adsorbent. In this research, we studied the modification of scrap tire by radiation with gamma ray in trichloroacetic acid solution and elucidated the possibility of using it as an adsorbent to remove Methylene Blue dye (MB) from aqueous solution. The effect of various variables, such as time passing, primary concentration of MB, the quantity of adsorbent and PH of the medium was studied in order to obtain the maximum dye removal. Equilibrium time was at 45 min, maximum adsorption was at PH=9. The results showed the scrap tires ability to be modified and the possibility of using it as an available and inexpensive adsorbent, as well as providing a safe disposal of solid waste.