The Use of High Surface Area Mesoporous-Activated Carbon from Longan Seed Biomass for Increasing Capacity and Kinetics of Methylene Blue Adsorption from Aqueous Solution

Microporous- and mesoporous-activated carbons were produced from longan seed biomass through physical activation with CO₂ under the same activation conditions of time and temperature. The specially prepared mesoporous carbon showed the maximum porous properties with the specific surface area of 1773 m²/g and mesopore volume of 0.474 cm³/g which accounts for 44.1% of the total pore volume. These activated carbons were utilized as porous adsorbents for the removal of methylene blue (MB) from an aqueous solution and their effectiveness was evaluated for both the adsorption kinetics and capacity. The adsorption kinetic data of MB were analyzed by the pseudo-first-order model, the pseudo-second-order model, and the pore-diffusion model equations. It was found that the adsorption kinetic behavior for all carbons tested was best described by the pseudo-second-order model. The effective pore diffusivity (D_e) derived from the pore-diffusion model had the values of 4.657 × 10⁻⁷–6.014 × 10⁻⁷ cm²/s and 4.668 × 10⁻⁷–19.920 × 10⁻⁷ cm²/s for the microporous- and mesoporous-activated carbons, respectively. Three well-known adsorption models, namely the Langmuir, Freundlich and Redlich–Peterson equations were tested with the experimental MB adsorption isotherms, and the results showed that the Redlich–Peterson model provided the overall best fitting of the isotherm data. In addition, the maximum capacity for MB adsorption of 1000 mg/g was achieved with the mesoporous carbon having the largest surface area and pore volume. The initial pH of MB solution had virtually no effect on the adsorption capacity and removal efficiency of the methylene blue dye. Increasing temperature over the range from 35 to 55 °C increased the adsorption of methylene blue, presumably caused by the increase in the diffusion rate of methylene blue to the adsorption sites that could promote the interaction frequency between the adsorbent surface and the adsorbate molecules. Overall, the high surface area mesoporous carbon was superior to the microporous carbon in view of the adsorption kinetics and capacity, when both carbons were used for the removal of MB from an aqueous solution.     

TiO2催化超声降解亚甲基蓝溶液

采用高温活化处理过的普通锐钛型TiO2为催化剂,研究了各种因素对亚甲基蓝超声降解反应的影响.结果表明:在普通锐钛型TiO2作用下,亚甲基蓝的超声降解效果明显优于单纯超声降解.降解动力学符合一级反应.在超声波频率 40kHz,输出功率 50W,催化剂用量 1. 0g/L,pH为 5. 16, 40℃,亚甲基蓝水溶液初始浓度 5mg/L的条件下, 120min左右降解率即可达到 80 %以上.     

一种水处理的新方法:金属卟啉和空气存在下光催化降解亚甲基蓝水溶液

在450W高压汞灯照射及聚对苯二磺酰氧基苯基卟啉钴存在下,考察了亚甲基蓝降解过程中紫外-可见吸收光谱的变化,研究了空气光催化降解亚甲基蓝水溶液反应的动力学.实验结果表明,亚甲基蓝可迅速降解,并且符合一级动力学过程,其表观动力学常数K=0.35435 h-1,半衰期t1/2=1.96 h.经光催化降解后,亚甲基蓝水溶液脱色率可达57.4%;其COD浓度降低43.1%.太阳光具有与高压汞灯相似的作用,这为以金属卟啉作光敏剂进行太阳能转化、贮能提供很大的应用潜能.光催化剂具有较好的光稳定性,可回收利用,而且反应结束后可自动沉降,避免二次污染.初步实验结果表明,该方法是一种具有应用前景的水处理方法.     

膜上痕量亚甲蓝样品的间接光声检测

介绍了一种新的膜上痕量样品分析方法与实验装置。利用间接光声效应对光吸收物质进行检测，全文对方法原理、实验装置以及影响因素进行了详尽讨论。膜上亚甲蓝定量线性范围１×１０＾－６￣１×１０＾－４ｍｏｌ／Ｌ，检出限为４６ｐｇ。     

DNA-纳米多孔羟基磷灰石修饰电极用于研究DNA与亚甲基蓝的相互作用

利用溶胶-凝胶法将具有优良生物相容性和独特吸附性的羟基磷灰石(HAp)修饰在玻碳电极上形成纳米多孔薄膜. 电化学实验结果证明该纳米多孔羟基磷灰石薄膜能有效地将双链DNA吸附于其表面. 采用循环伏安法系统研究了固定在HAp薄膜上的DNA与亚甲基蓝(MB)之间的相互作用. 实验结果表明, 在20～200 mV•s^－1扫描速度范围内该电极反应过程系表面反应控制; 在pH 6.0～7.4范围内, MB在DNA修饰电极上的峰电位随pH的增加而向负方向移动; 当磷酸盐缓冲溶液中的离子强度小于59 mmol•L^－1时, MB与DNA之间为静电作用, 当离子强度大于59 mmol•L^－1时, 二者之间既有静电作用, 也有部分嵌入作用. 根据Langmuir吸附公式, 得出MB与DNA之间的结合常数为4.2×10⁴ mol^－1•L.     

Competitive Adsorption of Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B on Natural Zeolite: Thermodynamic and Kinetic Studies

A batch system was applied to study the adsorption behavior of methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (RB) in single and binary component systems on natural zeolite. In the single component systems, the zeolite presents higher adsorption capacity for MB than RB with the maximal adsorption capacity of 7.95×10^?5 and 1.26×10^?5 mol/g at 55°C for MB and RB, respectively. Kinetic studies indicated that the adsorption followed pseudo‐second‐ order kinetics and could be described by a two‐step diffusion process. For the single component systems, the adsorption isotherm could be fitted by the Langmuir model. In the binary component system, MB and RB exhibit competitive adsorption on the zeolite. The adsorption is approximately reduced to 50% and 60% of single component adsorption systems of MB and RB, respectively at an initial concentration of 6×10^?6 mol·L^?1 at 25°C. In the binary component system, kinetic and adsorption isotherm studies demonstrate that the experimental data are following pseudo‐second‐order kinetics and Langmuir isotherm and kinetic data are fairly described by a two‐step diffusion model. Effect of solution pH on adsorption of MB and RB in both single and binary component systems was studied and the results were described by electrostatic interactions.     

Facile Preparation of Porous Carbon Derived from Pomelo Peel for Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue

Pomelo peel waste-derived porous carbon (PPPC) was prepared by a facile one-step ZnCl₂ activation method. The preparation parameters of PPPC were the mass ratio of ZnCl₂ to pomelo peel of 2:1, carbonization temperature of 500 °C, and carbonization time of 1 h. This obtained PPPC possessed abundant macro-,meso-, and micro-porous structures, and a large specific surface area of 939.4 m² g⁻¹. Surprisingly, it had excellent adsorption ability for methylene blue, including a high adsorption capacity of 602.4 mg g⁻¹ and good reusability. The adsorption isotherm and kinetic fitted with Langmuir and pseudo-second order kinetic models. This work provides a novel strategy for pomelo peel waste utilization and a potential adsorbent for treating dye wastewater.     

新型杂多酸盐光催化降解亚甲基蓝染料废水

以水热自组装法合成的新型杂多酸盐[PMo₈V₆O₄₂][Co(Phen)₂][Him]₂·2H₃O·3H₂O(1),通过红外光谱、拉曼光谱、紫外-可见光谱、光电子能谱和X粉末衍射等技术手段进行表征。 以此物质为催化剂光催化降解亚甲基蓝染料废水。 分别讨论催化剂投加量、亚甲基蓝废水初始浓度、废水溶液酸度(pH)对亚甲基蓝降解率的影响。 实验结果表明:催化剂投加量为50 mg/L、亚甲基蓝初始浓度为4 mg/L、模拟废水溶液的初始pH=1、降解时间220 min时,废水降解率可达到99.2%。 光催化动力学分析显示,以合成杂多酸盐为催化剂光催化降解亚甲基蓝废水降解过程满足一级动力学方程,该一级方程反应速率常数为0.0144 min^-1,拟合常数为0.9918。 另外,此催化剂还表现出较好的重复使用性能,连续使用5 次后降解率仍为92.4%。     

Flow Injection Photoamperometric Investigation of Ascorbic Acid Using Methylene Blue Immobilized on Titanium Phosphate

Abstract

Methylene blue (MB) was incorporated into titanium phosphate (TiP) after pretreatment of TiP with the gas, n‐butyl amine. The dye is strongly retained and not easily leached from the layered host matrix. The adsorbed MB on TiP was used to prepare modified carbon paste electrodes (MCPE), which were studied voltammetrically and in amperometric flow injection (FI) mode for the electrocatalytic oxidation of ascorbic acid (AA). The electrochemical behavior of the immobilized dye was investigated with cyclic voltammetry, at a pH 7.0 phosphate buffer containing 0.5 M KCl, at different potential scan rates. The MB immobilized on the support underwent a quasi‐reversible electrochemical redox reaction. A homemade flow‐through electrochemical cell with a suitable transparent window for irradiation of the electrode surface was constructed and used for amperometric FI studies. The photoamperometric‐FI conditions were optimized for sensitivity and reproducibility at a flow rate of 1.5 mL/min, a transmission tubing length of 25 cm, a sample injection volume of 100 µL, and a constant applied potential of +100 mV vs. SCE. The calibration curve for AA was linear over the concentration range from 1.0×10^?6 to 2.5×10^?5 mol l^?1 for both amperometric and photoamperometric studies. But the slope of the photoelectrocatalytic FIA procedure was improved about 52% compared with those obtained without irradiation. The results obtained for AA determination in some pharmaceutical products are in good agreement with those obtained using the procedure involving the reaction between triiodide and AA.     

Determination of Some Phenothiazines Compounds in Pharmaceuticals and Human Body Fluid by Electrocatalytic Oxidation at a Glassy Carbon Electrode Using Methylene Blue as a Mediator

Abstract

A glassy carbon electrode plus Methylene blue as a mediator was employed to study and sense the electrocatalytic oxidation of phenothiazines, including chlorpromazine, perphenazine, promazine, and fluphenazine, using cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry as diagnostic techniques. The electron-transfer coefficient, alpha (= 0.45), for phenothiazines compounds at the surface of glassy carbon electrode was determined using a cyclic voltammetry technique. It was found that under a selected pH (8.6) the peak current due to the oxidation of Methylene blue at the surface of the electrode that occurrs at a potential of about ? 180 mV is proportional to the phenothiazines concentration. Linear analytical curves were obtained in the ranges of 1.0 × 10^?6 ? 2.1 × 10^?4 mol L^?1 for the phenothiazines compounds. The influences of potentially interfering substances on the current response of the system were examined. The method was used for the determination of phenothiazines compounds, including chlorpromazine, perphenazine, promazine, and fluphenazine in human.     

Adsorption and Photodegradation of Methylene Blue by Using PAni/TiO2 Nanocomposite

In this study, polyaniline-titanium dioxide (PAni-TiO₂) nanocomposite has been prepared and was utilized as an effective catalyst for photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) dyes from aqueous solution. Adsorption characteristic on the PAni-TiO₂ surface and the aqueous solubility of the dyes also play an important role in the photodegradation of dye. Adsorption and photodegradation process occurs simultaneously on the surface of the catalyst at first adsorption occurs (21.5%) on the outer surface of the catalyst and then photodegrade the material up to (66.5%). In reaction mechanism OH^· makes the vital role to the degradation of methylene blue and its intermediates. To know the surface and stability of the photocatalyst, it was characterized by FTIR, TEM, TGA–DTA, XRD, UV-vis spectrophotometer, and SEM analysis. Kinetic data indicate that up to 20 minutes photodegradation rates usually follows the pseudo-first-order reaction. After 20 minutes, it follows the Langmuir-Hinshelwood (LH) kinetics. Photo reactivity of PAni-TiO₂ was studied with pH of solution, dosage of photocatalyst and concentration of dye. The reaction rate constant (r) and equilibrium binding constant (K) values were incredibly significant than other catalyst.     

Methylene Blue/Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Modified Electrode for the Amperometric Determination of Hydrogen Peroxide

A novel amperometric sensor based on the incorporation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) into a poly(methylene blue) (PMB) film immobilized on carbon composite electrodes is described. Cyclic voltammetry indicated that at a surface covered by a MWCNT/PMB layer the cathodic reduction of hydrogen peroxide is facilitated and occurs already at 0.0 V versus SCE. The effect of the order of deposition of PMB and MWCNT, as well as its loading, on electrochemical behaviour was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The influence of the various immobilised platforms on the electrocatalytic performance towards hydrogen peroxide was also examined.     

分光光度法测定高纯度膨润土吸蓝量

以分光光度法测定高含量膨润土吸蓝量,应用正交试验设计对分光光度法的实验条件进行优化,确定的最佳实验条件:煮沸时间为5 min,4%焦磷酸钠溶液加入体积为20 mL,0.01 mol/L亚甲基蓝溶液加入体积为30mL,振荡时间为15 min。该法与滴定法对比,测定值相对误差在4%以内,相对标准偏差为1.04%,可满足高纯度膨润土吸蓝量的分析要求。     

Multivariate Optimization of Pb2+ Adsorption onto Ethiopian Low-Cost Odaracha Soil Using Response Surface Methodology

Lead pollution is a severe health concern for humankind. Utilizing water contaminated with lead can cause musculoskeletal, renal, neurological, and fertility impairments. Therefore, to remove lead ions, proficient, and cost-effective methods are imperative. In this study, the Odaracha soil which is traditionally used by the local community of the Saketa District was used as a novel low-cost technology to adsorb lead ions. Odaracha adsorbent was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The adsorption process followed the batch adsorption experiment. The response surface method was implemented to derive the operating variables’ binary interaction effect and optimize the process. According to the study’s experimental result, at optimum experimental conditions Odaracha adsorbent removes 98.17% of lead ions. Based on the result of the central composite design model, the Pb²⁺ ion removal efficiency of Odaracha was 97.193%, indicating an insignificant dissimilarity of the actual and predicted results. The coefficient of determination (R²) for Pb²⁺ was 0.9454. According to the factors’ influence indicated in the results of the central composite design model, all individual factors and the interaction effect between contact time and pH has a significant positive effect on lead adsorption. However, other interaction effects (contact time with dose and pH with dose) did not significantly influence the removal efficiency of lead ions. The adsorption kinetics were perfectly fitted with a pseudo-second-order model, and the adsorption isotherm was well fitted with the Freundlich isotherm model. In general, this study suggested that Odaracha adsorbent can be considered a potential adsorbent to remove Pb²⁺ ions and it is conceivable to raise its effectiveness by extracting its constituents at the industrial level.     

磷钼钨杂多酸修饰金属有机骨架MOF-5复合材料吸附亚甲基蓝

采用水热合成法,在合成金属有机骨架MOF-5的过程中引入活性组分磷钼钨杂多酸(H₆P₂Mo₁₅W₃O₆₂),制备出一种新型吸附剂H₆P₂Mo₁₅W₃O₆₂/MOF-5。 利用H₆P₂Mo₁₅W₃O₆₂/MOF-5材料对亚甲基蓝溶液进行了材料的吸附性能研究,探讨了亚甲基蓝溶液的初始pH值和初始浓度以及不同吸附温度对吸附量的影响。 结果表明,在较低的温度和亚甲基蓝溶液较低的初始pH值的条件下,有利于H₆P₂Mo₁₅W₃O₆₂/MOF-5对亚甲基蓝的吸附。 实验结果能够较好地符合Langmuir吸附等温式以及二级动力学模型,对亚甲基蓝的最大吸附量可达401.6 mg/g。 热力学参数ΔG<0、ΔH<0和ΔS>0,表明H₆P₂Mo₁₅W₃O₆₂/MOF-5对亚甲基蓝的吸附过程是自发、放热的。 此外,还探讨了H₆P₂Mo₁₅W₃O₆₂/MOF-5对甲基紫、孔雀石绿、罗丹明B和甲基橙等其它染料的吸附性能,结果表明,H₆P₂Mo₁₅W₃O₆₂/MOF-5对阳离子染料有较好的吸附效果。     

Adsorptive Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution using a Ni-Metal Organic Framework Material

A specific metal organic framework (MOF) material was synthesized based on Ni(Ac)₂ · 4H₂O and 1-H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid through hydrothermal method. It was a promising candidate as adsorbent due to its large surface areas, porous structure, ordering and controllable properties. In this paper, it was characterized by XRD, SEM, FTIR, TGA and N₂ adsorption isotherm. Meanwhile MOF was treated as adsorbent for absorption of methylene blue. Using this material to remove methylene blue, which is low cost, simple and high efficiency. It shows great potential in removing other dyes and the adsorption rate could reach 85.08%.     

Response Surface Methodology: Photocatalytic Degradation Kinetics of Basic Blue 41 Dye Using Activated Carbon with TiO2

Water decontamination still remains a major challenge to some developing countries not having centralized wastewater systems. Therefore, this study presents the optimization of photocatalytic degradation of Basic Blue 41 dye in an aqueous medium by an activated carbon (AC)-TiO₂ photocatalyst under UV irradiation. The mesoporous AC-TiO₂ synthesized by a sonication method was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy for crystal phase identification and molecular bond structures, respectively. The efficiency of the AC-TiO₂ was evaluated as a function of three input variables viz. catalyst load (2–4 g), reaction time (15–45 min) and pH (6–9) by using Box-Behnken design (BBD) adapted from response surface methodology. Using color and turbidity removal as responses, a 17 run experiment matrix was generated by the BBD to investigate the interaction effects of the three aforementioned input factors. From the results, a reduced quadratic model was generated, which showed good predictability of results agreeable to the experimental data. The analysis of variance (ANOVA), signposted the selected models for color and turbidity, was highly significant (p < 0.05) with coefficients of determination (R²) values of 0.972 and 0.988, respectively. The catalyst load was found as the most significant factor with a high antagonistic impact on the process, whereas the interactive effect of reaction time and pH affected the process positively. At optimal conditions of catalyst load (2.6 g), reaction time (45 min), and pH (6); the desirability of 96% was obtained by a numerical optimization approach representing turbidity removal of 93% and color of 96%.     

基于标准差传递规律的手机比色法测定亚甲基蓝溶液

采用基于误差传递规律的手机比色法测定亚甲基蓝溶液,根据颜色三原色值RGB与灰度值Gr之间的关系,通过标准差传递公式的运算,从理论上证实了间接测量法的可行性。分析了不同光照环境对采集照片质量的影响,将3款不同型号的手机作为采样工具进行对比。结果表明,间接测量法的精密度显著提高,3款手机图片颜色的间接测量值XR、XG、XB与亚甲基蓝质量浓度C之间的变化趋势一致,其中XB与质量浓度C成正比,据此建立了亚甲基蓝质量浓度测定的新方法。该方法对样品测定的相对标准偏差为2.7%~4.8%,加标回收率为91.3%~101%,其稳定性、精密度和准确度均符合测定需求。     

La3+’s Effect on the Surface (101) of Anatase for Methylene Blue Dye Removal,a DFT Study

Density functional theory (DFT) is a widely used method for studying matter at the quantum level. In this study, the surface (101) of TiO₂ (anatase phase) was considered to develop DFT calculations and explain the effect of lanthanum ion (La³⁺) on the electronic properties, adsorption capacity, and photocatalytic activity of this semiconductor. Due to the presence of the La³⁺ ion, the bandgap energy value of La/TiO₂ (2.98 eV) was lower than that obtained for TiO₂ (3.21 eV). TDOS analysis demonstrated the presence of hybrid levels in La/TiO₂ composed mainly of O2p and La5d orbitals. The chemical nature of the La-O bond was estimated from PDOS analysis, Bader charge analysis, and ELF function, resulting in a polar covalent type, due to the combination of covalent and ionic bonds. In general, the adsorption of the methylene blue (MB) molecule on the surface (101) of La/TiO₂ was energetically more favorable than on the surface (101) of TiO₂. The thermodynamic stability of doping TiO₂ with lanthanum was deduced from the negative heat-segmentation values obtained. The evidence from this theoretical study supports the experimental results reported in the literature and suggests that the semiconductor La/TiO₂ is a potential catalyst for applications that require sunlight.     

DNA-binding Studies of Daunorubicin in the Presence of Methylene Blue by Spectroscopy and Voltammetry Techniques

The interaction of daunorubicin with calf thymus DNA has been investigated with the use of methylene blue dye as a spectral probe by the application of UV-Vis spectrophotometry, spectrofluorometry and voltammetry. The voltammetric behavior of daunorubicin has been investigated at a glassy carbon electrode using cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry. Both UV-vis spectrophotometry and cyclic voltammetry studies confirmed the intercalation reaction. The results showed that both daunorubicin and methylene blue molecules could intercalate into the double helix of DNA. The apparent binding constant of daunorubicin with DNA has been found to be 7.8 ×104 L•mol－1. The fluorescence signal of daunorubicin and methylene blue was quenched with DNA addition. The Stern-Volmer equation was plotted based on the quenching fluorescence signal of daunorubicin.