Biosorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution by coconut (Cocos nucifera) shell-derived activated carbon-chitosan composite

• Main Authors: Regunton, Precious Caree V., Sumalapao, Derick Erl P., Villarante, Nelson R.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2018
• Subjects: Biochar; Chitosan; Coconut palm; Methylene blue; Biology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2226; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/faculty_research/article/3225/type/native/viewcontent
• Institution: De La Salle University

Charcoal produced from coconut shells through the retort method was consequently activated using CaCl2. The activated carbon-chitosan composite was prepared by coating the activated carbon with chitosan. Batch experiments with methylene blue as adsorbate were conducted under varying pH, contact time...