The removal of rhodamine B dye from aqueous solution using Casuarina equisetifolia needles as adsorbent

Casuarina equisetifolia needle (CEN), a lignocellulosic-rich and sustainable material, was used in order to investigate its ability as an adsorbent to remove rhodamine B (RB) dye from aqueous solution. Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometer was used to characterise CEN functional groups and scannin...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Raziq Rahimi Kooh, Muhammad Khairud Dahri, Linda B.L. Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
Series:Cogent Environmental Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311843.2016.1140553