RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Rhodamine B removal with activated carbons obtained from lignocellulosic waste A1 Silva Lacerda, Viviane da A1 López Sotelo, Juan Benito A1 Correa Guimaraes, Adriana A1 Hernández Navarro, Salvador A1 Sánchez Báscones, Mercedes A1 Navas Gracia, Luis Manuel A1 Martín Ramos, Pablo A1 Martín Gil, Jesús K1 Carbon, Activated K1 Adsorción K1 Pinos K1 Arboles K1 Aceites vegetales K1 Residuos - Tratamiento K1 Rhodamine B K1 5102.01 Agricultura AB By-products from the wax production process from carnauba palm (leaves), from the extraction of oil from macauba seeds (endocarp) and from pine nut production (shell) have been assessed for activated carbon production, using H3PO4 or CaCl2 for their chemical activation. The resulting activated charcoals have been thoroughly characterized by elemental and thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, electron scanning microscopy and N2 adsorption behavior. Subsequently, their adsorption capacity for the removal of rhodamine B (RhB) from aqueous solutions has been evaluated by studying different parameters: contact time, pH, adsorbent dose, initial dye concentration and solution temperature. The adsorption of RhB followed Freundlich's model in all cases. Kinetic studies indicate that the pseudo-second order model can be used for describing the dynamics of the adsorption process. Thermodynamic parameters have also been evaluated, indicating its endothermic and spontaneous nature. Finally, a preliminary analysis of the impact of cellulose content in the carbon precursor materials has been conducted, by using a mixture of native cellulose with one of the lignocellulosic materials. PB Elsevier SN 0301-4797 YR 2015 FD 2015 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/56005 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/56005 LA eng NO Journal of Environmental Management, 2015, Vol. 155, págs. 67-76 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 12-jul-2024