Decolorization of basic, direct and reactive dyes by pre-treated narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia Linn.)

• Main Authors: Duangrat Inthorn, Siritham Singhtho, Paitip Thiravetyan, Eakalak Khan
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Chemical Engineering; Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/21067

The efficiency of basic, direct and reactive dye removal from water by narrow-leaved cattail (NLC) powder treated with distilled water (DW-NLC), 37% formaldehyde+0.2 N sulfuric acid (FH-NLC), or 0.1 N sodium hydroxide (NaOH-NLC) at various pH levels (3, 5, 7, and 9) was tested. Desorption of the ads...