Removal rate of organic matter using natural cellulose via adsorption isotherm and kinetic studies

In this study, the removal of natural organic matter (NOM) using coconut fiber (CF) and palm oil fiber (POF) was investigated. Preliminary analysis was performed using a jar test for the selection of optimal medium before the fabricated column model experiment. The equilibrium studies on isotherms a...

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Main Authors: Md. Din, Mohd. Fadhil, Ponraj, Mohanadoss, Low, Wen Pei, Fulazzaky, Mohamad Ali, Iwao, Kenzo, Songip, Ahmad Rahman, Chelliapan, Shreeshivadasan, Ismail, Zulhilmi, Jamal, Mohamad Hidayat
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Published: Water Environment Federation 2016
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/73912/
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Summary:In this study, the removal of natural organic matter (NOM) using coconut fiber (CF) and palm oil fiber (POF) was investigated. Preliminary analysis was performed using a jar test for the selection of optimal medium before the fabricated column model experiment. The equilibrium studies on isotherms and kinetic models for NOM adsorption were analyzed using linearized correlation coefficient. Results showed that the equilibrium data were fitted to Langmuir isotherm model for both CF and POF. The most suitable adsorption model was the pseudo-first-order kinetic model for POF and pseudosecond- order kinetic model for CF. The adsorption capacities achieved by the CF and POF were 15.67 and 30.8 mg/g respectively. Based on this investigation, it can be concluded that the POF is the most suitable material for the removal of NOM in semi polluted river water.