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Adsorption Kinetics and Process Parameter Effects on Oil Uptake by Tamarind Fruit-Shell Activated Carbon Ernawati, Lusi; Anifah, Eka Masrifatus; Musyarofah, Musyarofah; Reza, Mutia; Waluyo, Joko; Sapawe, Norzahir
Jurnal Teknik Kimia dan Lingkungan Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): October 2025
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33795/jtkl.v9i2.7596

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Oil contamination presents a major challenge to wastewater treatment systems due to its detrimental effects. This research explores the effectiveness of activated carbon derived from tamarind fruit shells as an adsorbent for removing oil from wastewater. The activated carbon was prepared using three different chemical agents: phosphoric acid, zinc chloride, and sodium hydroxide. Characterization of the resulting carbon materials was performed using XRD, FTIR, SEM, and BET analysis. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted to evaluate the influence of initial oil concentration, adsorbent dosage, contact time, temperature, and pH. The BET specific surface area, pore size and total pore volume for the optimum adsorption capacity of activated carbon using H3PO4 are obtained at 617.59 m2.g-1, 37.14 cm3.g-1 and 0.812 g.g-1, respectively. Optimal adsorption occurred at an oil concentration of 5000 mg.L-1, a dosage of 1 g.L-1, a contact time of 60 minutes, a temperature of 60°C, and neutral pH (7). Across all activating agents, the Langmuir isotherm best described the adsorption equilibrium, while adsorption kinetics followed the pseudo-second-order model. Among the samples, activated carbon treated with H3PO4 demonstrated the highest adsorption capacity (1070 mg.g-1), followed by ZnCl2 (879 mg.g-1), and NaOH (643 mg.g-1). These results indicate that tamarind shell-derived activated carbon is a cost-effective and efficient solution for oil removal in wastewater treatment applications.
Photocatalytic Degradation of Polyethylene Microplastics Using Microwave-Activated Gadolinium Oxide Catalyst Ismail, Mohammad Luqman; Hanafi, Muhammad Farhan; Zamanhuri, Norezatul Shahirah Ahmad; Sapawe, Norzahir; Nizar, Umar Kalmar; Hamid, Hairul Amani Abdul; Sidik, Siti Munirah; Ibrahim, Siti Fatimah; Danish, Mohammed
Indonesian Journal of Chemistry Vol 26, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijc.108052

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The persistent presence of polyethylene (PE) microplastics in aquatic environments poses serious environmental and health risks due to their resistance to conventional degradation methods. This study explores the photocatalytic degradation of PE microplastics using microwave-activated gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) under visible light irradiation. Key operational parameters, including pH solution, catalyst dosage, and initial PE concentration were systematically investigated. Optimal degradation efficiency (68%) was achieved at pH 7, a catalyst dosage of 3 g/L, and a PE concentration of 10 mg/L. Kinetic analysis indicated that the degradation followed a pseudo-first-order model, with a maximum apparent rate constant (Kapp) of 0.0103 min−1 (R2 = 0.9782). The degradation mechanism was further elucidated using the Langmuir–Hinshelwood kinetic model, suggesting a surface-mediated reaction with a high adsorption equilibrium constant (KLH) of 0.4896 L/mg, indicating strong PE adsorption. The reduced degradation efficiency at higher PE concentrations was attributed to the limited generation of reactive oxygen species and increased light scattering. Overall, the findings demonstrate Gd2O3's potential as an efficient, environmentally benign photocatalyst, contributing significantly to the development of rare-earth-based materials for sustainable microplastic remediation in water treatment technologies.
Co-Authors Anifah, Eka Masrifatus Danish, Mohammed Fachry Abda El Rahman Hamid, Hairul Amani Abdul Hanafi, Muhammad Farhan Ibrahim, Siti Fatimah Ismail, Mohammad Luqman Joko Waluyo Musyarofah Musyarofah, Musyarofah Nizar, Umar Kalmar Reza, Mutia Sidik, Siti Munirah Zamanhuri, Norezatul Shahirah Ahmad