Farishta Shafiq , Chenyu Liu , Simiao Yu , Yongxin Pan , Min Ji , Qingzhao Shi , Weihong Qiao
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Abstract
Surface functionalization plays a critical role in modifying the properties of adsorbents for selective removal of dyes from aqueous solutions. However, achieving controlled functionalization of hollow mesoporous hydroxyapatite (HM-HAP) particles while maintaining its structural integrity continuous to be a significant problem in adsorption research. This work involved hydrothermal synthesis of HM-HAP particles by utilizing a CaCO3 core template followed by surface functionalization with different concentrations of (3-Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES). The functionalization altered the negatively charged HM-HAP surface to a positively charged one, as shown by a change in point of zero charge (PZC), zeta potential and surface morphology. The adsorption performance of APTES/HM-HAP adsorbent was examined using RYD-145 and SY as model anionic dyes. The equilibrium data was best described by the Langmuir isotherm model with R2 value 0.99, indicating monolayer adsorption, with maximum uptake capacity (qm) values of 525.6 mg g−1 for RYD-145 and 297.13 mg g−1 for SY. Kinetic investigations indicated that the adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order model with R2 values 0.97 and 0.96 for RYD-145 and SY, suggesting a chemisorption mechanism. Thermodynamic studies revealed that the adsorption of RYD-145 was endothermic, whereas SY was exothermic, with both processes being spontaneous (ΔG° < 0). Desorption studies demonstrated that NaOH was the most effective eluent, with desorption efficiencies of 88.5 % for RYD-145 and 87.3 % for SY. The adsorbent retained approximately 80 % of its adsorption efficiency during four consecutive cycles, demonstrating excellent reusability. Moreover, the adsorbent was applied to real industrial dye wastewater, exhibiting remarkable efficiency in reducing dye concentration. A guppy fish bioassay validated a substantial decrease in toxicity, with the APTES/HM-HAP treated water exhibiting no fish mortality or dermal damage, unlike the untreated sample. Furthermore, the chemical oxygen demand (COD) was decreased from 2316 mg L−1 to 755 mg L−1 post treatment, signifying effective removal of the organic pollutants. This study offers a comprehensive strategy for designing functionalized adsorbents, emphasizing the significance of surface chemistry in improving dye adsorption. APTES-modified HM-HAP provides an efficient, selective, and reusable method for the removal of anionic dyes from wastewater, addressing a significant environmental issue.
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Microporous and Mesoporous Materials covers novel and significant aspects of porous solids classified as either microporous (pore size up to 2 nm) or mesoporous (pore size 2 to 50 nm). The porosity should have a specific impact on the material properties or application. Typical examples are zeolites and zeolite-like materials, pillared materials, clathrasils and clathrates, carbon molecular sieves, ordered mesoporous materials, organic/inorganic porous hybrid materials, or porous metal oxides. Both natural and synthetic porous materials are within the scope of the journal.
Topics which are particularly of interest include:
All aspects of natural microporous and mesoporous solids
The synthesis of crystalline or amorphous porous materials
The physico-chemical characterization of microporous and mesoporous solids, especially spectroscopic and microscopic
The modification of microporous and mesoporous solids, for example by ion exchange or solid-state reactions
All topics related to diffusion of mobile species in the pores of microporous and mesoporous materials
Adsorption (and other separation techniques) using microporous or mesoporous adsorbents
Catalysis by microporous and mesoporous materials
Host/guest interactions
Theoretical chemistry and modelling of host/guest interactions
All topics related to the application of microporous and mesoporous materials in industrial catalysis, separation technology, environmental protection, electrochemistry, membranes, sensors, optical devices, etc.