Application of response surface methodology (Rsm) for optimizing production condition for removalof Pb (Ii) and Cu (Ii) onto kenaf fiber based activated carbon
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
This research aims to find out the feasibility of preparing kenaf fiber based carbon for removal of divalent cations of Pb (II) and Cu (II) from waste water. Activated carbon was prepared by using physiochemical activation method which involves two step of potassium hydroxide impregnation (KOH) with carbon dioxide activation of the semi carbonized char. The effects of three preparation variables; temperature (500-700°C), time (1-3 h) and Impregnation Ratio (IR) by using KOH (1-3) on the removal percentage of Pb (II) and Cu (II) ions were investigated by using Design of Experiment (DOE). Quadratic models were developed to correlate activated carbon preparation variables from kenaf fibers with the two responses by applying Central Composite Design (CCD). Experimental data were analysed by using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the most influential factor on each experimental design response was identified. Process optimization was done by validating both the model to obtain maximum removal efficiency with possible maximum yield of activated carbon. © Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2012.
Keywords
Activated carbon, ANOVA, Central composite design (CCD), Design of experiment DOE), Response surface methodology (RSM), Carbon dioxide activation, Central composite designs, Design of experiments (DoE), Divalent cation, Experimental data, Impregnation ratios, Influential factors, Physiochemical activation, Production condition, Quadratic models, Removal efficiencies, Response surface methodology, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Carbon dioxide, Design of experiments, Impregnation, Kenaf fibers, Lead, Optimization, Potassium hydroxide, Surface properties, Composites, Experimental Design, Kenaf, Removal
Divisions
CHEMISTRY
Publication Title
Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Volume
4
Issue
5
Additional Information
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA