Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract
This
study
focuses
on
the
development
of
a
wood
sponge
(WS)
modified
with
MnO2
nanorods
(MnO2/WS)
from
balsa
natural
wood,
as
an
abundant
environmental-friendly
raw
material,
to
adsorb
organic
solvents,
oils,
and
heavy
metal
ions
water.
The
MnO2/WS
composite
exhibits
exceptionally
low
density
0.014
g
cm−
3
high
porosity
exceeding
97%.
demonstrates
successful
sorption-desorption
cycles
over
20
iterations.
Zeta
potential
analysis
reveals
negative
charge
(-22.31
mV)
at
pH
4.68,
underscoring
their
affinity
for
adsorbing
positively-charged
commonly
found
in
industrial
effluents.
Moreover,
WS
exceptional
mechanical
robustness,
enduring
1000
stress-strain
shape
recovery,
ensuring
its
durability
under
operational
conditions.
Data
above
proved
several
strengths
MnO2/WS,
such
cost-effective
production
process,
reusability,
remarkable
sorption
capacities
carbon
tetrachloride
soybean
oil
29.56
17.65
times
mass,
respectively,
efficient
performance,
capability
produce
potable
water
real
effluents
position
ideal
solution
mitigating
crises.
