
Applied Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(1), С. 245 - 245
Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024
This study investigates the potential of wood ash (WA), a by-product wood-based energy production, as an eco-friendly alternative for removing fluoride from water. Kinetic analysis revealed that WA enables rapid removal, reaching equilibrium within 1 h (112.09 ± 3.9 mg/g). Equilibrium demonstrated exhibits Langmuir maximum capacity 157.34 mg/g, indicating high adsorption ranks top 10% reported adsorbents (34th out 328). According to thermodynamic analysis, process appears be both endothermic and spontaneous at elevated temperatures. pH dependence studies showed while peaked under acidic conditions, it remained relatively stable (116.01 0.8 mg/g) over wide range levels (5 11). An optimal dosage 6.67 g/L achieved greater than 98% removal rate. Coexisting anions affected WA, with order influence being PO43− > CO32− >> SO42− NO3− ≈ Cl−. Mechanistic analyses confirmed surface precipitation CaF2 primary mechanism responsible removal. With Ca content 66 wt.%, facilitates enhanced Overall, this highlights efficacy sustainable adsorbent water, contributing valorization in wastewater treatment applications.
Язык: Английский