Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
350, P. 141130 - 141130
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
The
adsorption
properties
of
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic
acid
(2,4-D)
onto
biochar,
obtained
through
HCl-assisted
hydrothermal
carbonization
process
Vateria
indica
fruits
(VI-BC),
were
extensively
studied
using
traditional
and
statistical
physics
approaches.
investigations
encompassed
kinetics,
equilibrium,
thermodynamics
studies.
Subsequently,
the
Hill
model
was
employed
to
interpret
mechanism.
Also,
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
adaptive
neuro-fuzzy
inference
system
(ANFIS)
machine
learning
tools
successfully
data
wherein
both
models
had
high
prediction
potential
(R
Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
66, P. 106027 - 106027
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
The
widespread
usage
of
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic
acid
(2,4-D)
as
an
herbicide
has
led
to
alarming
levels
environmental
pollution,
presenting
severe
risks
ecosystems
and
human
health.
This
study
aimed
synthesize
a
new
adsorbent,
activated
carbon
from
candle
bush
pods
(CBAC)
via
low-temperature
phosphoric
activation
investigate
its
ability
for
adsorptive
elimination
2,4-D.
setup
adsorption
system
requires
the
experimental
determination
isotherms
their
thorough
modeling,
which
is
achieved
through
advanced
statistical
physics
models
(ASPMs).
characterization
CBAC
revealed
porous
morphology
with
remarkable
specific
surface
area
(415.31
m2/g).
XRD
graphitic
structures,
while
XPS
detected
phosphate
groups,
oxygen-containing
functional
groups.
Double
layer
single
energy
(DLSE)
model
–
one
ASPMs
both
non-parallel
parallel
orientation
2,4-D
molecules
on
CBAC,
saturation
capacity
values
increasing
temperature
(up
252.35
mg/g)
at
pH
2.
was
physisorption
(ΔE
=
12.62–16.26
kJ/mol)
spontaneous
endothermic.
Hence,
findings
herein
demonstrate
potential
sustainable
effective
adsorbent
mitigating
pollution
caused
by
