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Thomas and artificial neural network models for the fixed-bed adsorption of methylene blue by a beach waste Posidonia oceanica (L.) dead leaves

Chemical Engineering Journal, ISSN: 1385-8947, Vol: 171, Issue: 2, Page: 557-562
2011
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  • Citations
    132
    • Citation Indexes
      132
  • Captures
    142

Article Description

Posidonia oceanica (L.) is an endemic sea grass in the Mediterranean Sea. Its dead leaves are accumulated in the beaches. Biomass based on dead leaves of P. oceanica is considered as a beach waste. Therefore, they are burned to keep beaches clean. In the present study, an alternative eco-friendly evaluation approach for removal of methylene blue by dead leaves of P. oceanica is studied. Dynamic removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution is performed in a fixed-bed column. Effects of different flow rates and bed heights on column performance are investigated and best flow rate and bed height are observed at 7.28 mL/min and 9 cm, respectively. Column performance has been modeled with Thomas and Artificial Neural Network models. The results confirm that dead leaves of P. oceanica can be used as a fixed-bed material for the dynamic removal of dyes in the waste waters from textile industry.

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