Remediation of Toxic Dyes from an Aqueous Solution Using Biomass - Based Nanocomposites

Published: October 18, 2025
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Abstract

The study explores the fabrication of a composite material derived from banana peel biomass and magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles, optimized for MB removal under controlled conditions. The adsorption process was systematically evalu-ated through advanced characterization techniques, including Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area analysis. The optimized conditions, determined using one-factor-at-a-time (OFAT) analysis and further validated through response surface methodology (RSM), revealed an MB removal efficiency of 96.45% under optimal pH, contact time, composite dosage, and initial dye concentration. The adsorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order model, with equilibrium data best fitting the Freundlich isotherm, indicating multilayer adsorption and a significant role of electrostatic interactions. This research underscores the potential of agro-waste-derived nanocomposites as cost-effective and sustainable adsorbents for water purification applications. I look forward to sharing these insights with the conference attendees and engaging in discussions on emerging trends in sustainable environmental technologies.

Published in Abstract Book of the National Conference on Advances in Basic Science & Technology
Page(s) 8-8
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Keywords

Toxic Dyes, Nanocomposite Biomass Adsorption, Kinetic and Isotherm Models