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  • MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ1
    Exploring the photocatalytic potential of NbTiZrW-based high-entropy alloys with Hf/Mo/Ta additions: Influence of alloying elements on their structural and photocatalytic performance

    Zakir, O.; Guler, O.; Idouhli, R.; Aklalouch, M.; Dikici, B.; Khadiri, M.E.; Abouelfida, A.; Selen, V.; Şimşek, T.

    In this study, the photocatalytic performance of NbTiZrW-based high-entropy alloys (HEAs) with Hf, Mo, and Ta additions was investigated. The alloys were synthesized by mechanical alloying for 120 h under a high-purity Ar atmosphere to prevent oxidation. The photocatalytic activity of the samples was evaluated based on the degradation of methylene blue (MB) under UV irradiation. Structural and chemical characterizations were performed using energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results showed that MB removal by adsorption reached 22.96 % for NbTiZrWHf, 21.90 % for NbTiZrWTa, and 47.01 % for NbTiZrWMo. The incorporation of Mo into the NbTiZrW alloy was found to enhance electrostatic interactions between MB molecules and the alloy surface. Upon UV irradiation, the degradation efficiency increased significantly, reaching 32.84 % for NbTiZrWHf, 82.02 % for NbTiZrWTa, and 46.13 % for NbTiZrWMo within 3 h. The improved performance of the NbTiZrWHf alloy was attributed to its low particle size, which provided a larger number of active sites for photocatalytic activity, as confirmed by SEM analysis.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ2
    Adsorption of Reactive Red 120 dye from aqueous solutions using sepiolite clay with a channel-structured morphology: Mechanism, kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamic studies

    Fırat, Tülay

    The effective treatment of dye-containing wastewater remains a major environmental challenge due to the high stability and solubility of reactive dyes. In this study, the adsorption behavior of Reactive Red 120 (RR120), an anionic reactive azo dye, from aqueous solutions was investigated using natural sepiolite clay possessing a channel-structured morphology. Batch adsorption experiments were performed to evaluate the effects of contact time (1–200 min), initial dye concentration (50–500 mg L−1), adsorbent dosage (0.1–1.5 g), solution pH (2–10), and temperature (25–50°C). The adsorption equilibrium was reached within approximately 75 min. The Langmuir isotherm provided the best fit to the equilibrium data, yielding a maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of 168.4 mg g−1 at 298 K. Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic, with an activation energy of 32.41 kJ mol−1. Adsorption kinetics were analyzed using pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and intraparticle diffusion models, while equilibrium data were evaluated using Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin isotherm models. The kinetic data were best described by the pseudo-second-order model, while thermodynamic analysis revealed that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic. FTIR and XRD analyses further supported the important role of the channel-structured framework of sepiolite in RR120 adsorption. Unlike many clay-based adsorbents that require chemical modification, natural sepiolite exhibited high adsorption performance due to its intrinsic fibrous morphology, nano-channel structure, and high surface area. These findings demonstrate that natural sepiolite is a promising, low-cost, and sustainable adsorbent for the treatment of dye-contaminated wastewater.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ2
    Green Chemistry Meets Advanced Materials: Synthesis and Adsorption Performance of Ti3CNTx MXenes for Basic Red 46 Dye Removal

    Aydın, Ekrem; Çelik, Aytekin; Köse, Yusuf; Hasar, Halil

    In this study, Ti₃CNTₓ MXene nanosheets were synthesized from Ti₃AlCNTₓ MAX phase via two selective Al-etching routes: (i) direct hydrofluoric acid (HF) treatment and (ii) in-situ HF generation using a LiF + HCl mixture. Both approaches were systematically compared to evaluate their effects on structural integrity, surface chemistry, and adsorption performance toward the cationic dye Basic Red 46 (BR 46). Comprehensive physicochemical characterizations—including SEM–EDX, XRD, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, AFM, contact angle analysis, and TGA—confirmed successful Al removal and MXene formation for both methods, with notable differences in surface terminations and layer morphology. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted across a wide range of pH values (2–11), temperatures (25–60 °C), contact times (0–90 min), adsorbent dosages (0.05–0.40 g), and initial dye concentrations (10–50 mg/L). The HF-etched Ti₃CNTₓ exhibited rapid adsorption, achieving 99.6% removal at pH 2 within 20 min, whereas the LiF + HCl-etched sample demonstrated superior performance at moderate-to-alkaline pH and maintained high efficiency at lower dosages. Langmuir isotherm fitting revealed maximum adsorption capacities of 19.24 mg/g (HF route) and 28.01 mg/g (LiF + HCl route), supporting monolayer adsorption on homogeneous sites. Temperature-dependent studies further indicated an endothermic and spontaneous adsorption mechanism. Overall, the LiF + HCl route offers a greener and safer alternative to conventional HF etching while delivering competitive adsorption performance, improved structural stability, and faster equilibrium. These findings highlight the potential of sustainably synthesized Ti₃CNTₓ MXenes as high-performance adsorbents for dye-laden industrial wastewater treatment.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ3
    Optimization and Modeling of Brilliant Yellow Removal Via Neodymium-Infused Polymeric Hydrogel: A Central Composite Design Study

    Pıhtılı Yıldız, Güzin; Tanyol, Mehtap; Demir, Ferhat

    This study investigates the adsorption performance of a neodymium (III)-reinforced Poly(acrylamide-co-N-vinylimidazole) hydrogel composite [P(AAm-co-NVI)/Nd3+] for the removal of brilliant yellow (BY) dye from aqueous media. The hydrogel structure and metal–polymer interactions were characterized using FT-IR, TGA, SEM, and XRD analyses. The adsorption process was systematically optimized using a central composite design (CCD) approach combined with response surface methodology (RSM). The CCD-RSM second-order model exhibited a good fit to the experimental data (R2 = 0.9350), as supported by ANOVA. Numerical optimization revealed a maximum removal efficiency of 99.13% at a hydrogel dosage of 0.08 g/100 mL, an initial BY concentration of 81.68 mg/L, and a contact time of 61.73 min. Langmuir and the Freundlich isotherms were used in modeling the adsorption data. When the correlation coefficients of both models were compared, it was observed that the Langmuir isotherm provided a better fit for adsorption. The enhanced adsorption performance is attributed to the presence of Nd3+ ions, which promote additional electrostatic interactions and coordination sites between the hydrogel matrix and anionic dye molecules. The results demonstrate that Nd3+-reinforced hydrogels can serve as efficient and tunable adsorbent systems, particularly when process parameters are optimized statistically.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1
    Removal of Reactive Blue 4 Dye from Aqueous Solution with Magnetic Fe3O4@Nd/Alg Beads

    Karaaslan Ayhan, Nagihan; Seker, Seda

    In this study, magnetic iron oxide@neodymium/alginate (Fe3O4@Nd/Alg) beads were prepared by ionic crosslinking with neodymium (Nd) ions, then subjected to heat treatment, and for the first time, effective removal of Reactive Blue 4 (RB 4) dye from aqueous solution was achieved with these beads. For this purpose, ideal adsorption conditions that significantly affect the removal of this dye were determined. The ideal adsorption conditions were determined as pH:5, contact time (t):60 min, amount of magnetic Fe3O4@Nd/Alg bead (m):10 mg, initial RB 4 dye concentration (C0):25 mg/L, temperature (T): 25 °C. Adsorption isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies were carried out under the ideal adsorption conditions. The adsorption data was found to completely follow Langmuir model for RB 4 dye and the maximum adsorption capacity of RB 4 was found to be 263.16 mg/g. The adsorption kinetic data was found to be compatible with pseudo-second order and adsorption processes were explained by intraparticle diffusion. In adsorption thermodynamics studies, it has been determined that the nature of the adsorption reaction is spontaneous, endothermic and with increasing randomness. Furthermore, reuse studies of magnetic Fe3O4@Nd/Alg beads were carried out and it was determined that these beads could be used successfully up to 10 adsorption/desorption cycles.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Synthesis and characterization of oligomers contain phenylhydrazyne unit via oxidative polycondensation: Adsorption studies, kinetic modeling and validation methods

    Bayır, Erdal; Solmaz, Adnan; Kaya, İsmet; Yağmur, Hatice Karaer

    In this study, 4-((2-phenylhydrazono)methyl)benzene-1,2-diol (4-PHBD) Schiff base was obtained from the condensation reaction between 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde (3,4-DHBA) and phenylhydrazine (PH). The obtained Schiff base (4-PHBD) was polymerized using H2O2, NaOCl, and O2 oxidants in an aqueous basic medium (10 % KOH) and 4-PHBD was converted to o-(4-PHBD)-P (by H2O2 oxidant), o-(4-PHBD)-H (by NaOCl oxidant) and o-(4-PHBD)-O (by O2 oxidant). The structures of Schiff base and oligomers were characterized with FT-IR, NMR, SEM, TGA, UV-Vis, CV and GPC measurements. The Cyclic Voltammetry and UV-Vis measurements were used to ascertain the compounds' optical (Eg) and electrochemical (Eg’) band gaps, respectively. The Eg values of o-(4-PHBD)-P, o-(4-PHBD)-O and o-(4-PHBD)-H were found be 2.99, 2.63 and 3.26 eV, respectively. o-(4-PHBD)-O was used as an adsorbent in the removal of methylene green (MG) from an aqueous solution. The obtained data were applied to pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order kinetic models. It was determined that the adsorption process obeyed the pseudo first order kinetic model. The kinetic model was validated with R2, RMSE, SSE, SD, Δqe (%), MSE and ARE validation methods. The activation energy (Ea) was calculated as 7.31 kJ mol−1 using the Arrhenius equation. It was determined that the adsorption of MG on o-(4-PHBD)-O was physical adsorption.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Degradation Products of Rhyolitic Rocks, Adsorption Applications, Isotherm Studies

    Fırat, Tülay; Sarıcı-Özdemir, Çiğdem

    Heavy metals and their toxicity are a major global concern. They are one of the major environmental problems causing serious problems for living beings. In this study, the adsorption properties of a clay sample located in nature are improved by treating with different materials, and then adsorption properties are examined. It is observed that clay sample can be used in many adsorption applications, including the adsorption of heavy metals such as copper. The clay mineral used in the study was obtained from a rhyolite type rock. Rhyolite rocks, one of the degradation products of volcanic rocks, are the volcanic counterparts of granite. In this study, rhyolite rock was crushed with suitable crushers and grinders, then sieved under 200 mesh with molecular sieve and clay minerals were obtained. The clay samples (K1,K2. K8) were synthesized by subjecting clay with acid and base. Adsorption properties of clay are due to wide surface area, surface functional groups and microporosity. Adsorption of methylene blue and iodine, adsorption from aqueous solutions of copper are done with clay samples and results were compared with samples of clay have not undergone any pre-treatment. In the study, the highest adsorption capacity was determined by applying the Freundlich isotherm. In the K6 sample treated with a base, the highest adsorption capacity was calculated as 26.98 Lg−1. In contrast, the Langmuir isotherm results were calculated in the range of 10.56 to 11.86 Lg−1. This indicates that the adsorption takes place on a heterogeneous surface. The structure and surface properties of clay were examined.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Lanthanum-based magnetic biopolymers for brilliant green removal from aqueous solutions

    Karaaslan Ayhan, Nagihan

    In this study, lanthanum (La)-based magnetic biopolymers were synthesized, and the first adsorption study was conducted on the removal of brilliant green dye from aqueous water with these biopolymers. For the adsorption study, adsorption parameters were investigated and the ideal adsorption conditions determined for the removal of brilliant green dye from aqueous solutions are pH 11, t 60 min, m 10 mg, C0 25 mg/L, T 298 K. It was determined that the adsorption process was compatible with the single-layer Langmuir isotherm, and maximum adsorption capacity obtained according to the Langmuir isotherm was calculated as 256.41 mg/g. The adsorption process was found to be in accordance with the pseudo-second-order, and the adsorption process was explained by intra-particle diffusion. According to studies of adsorption thermodynamics, it has been established that the nature of the adsorption reaction is spontaneous, and this process is endothermic and has increasing randomness. Moreover, the reusability of magnetic lanthanum/alginate (La/Alg) biopolymers was investigated, and it was determined that the biopolymers could be used successfully. In summary, brilliant green dye has been successfully removed with simple, low-cost, environmentally friendly, and easily obtained magnetic La/Alg biopolymers. It can be stated that even low amounts of these biopolymers can be effective in the treatment of highly concentrated dye wastewaters.

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  • Yüksek Lisans TeziAçık Erişim2023
    Neodimyum/Aljinat boncukların boyar madde giderimde kullanılabilirliğinin araştırılması

    Seda Şeker

    Bu tez çalışmasında, Kongo Kırmızısı (KK) ve Parlak Mavi G (PMG) boyalarının sulu çözeltiden uzaklaştırılması için Neodimyum/Aljinat (Nd/Alg) boncukları hazırlanmış ve bu boyaların adsorpsiyon potansiyelleri incelenmiştir. Bunun için çapraz bağlama kullanılarak hazırlanan Nd/Alg boncukları FTIR, SEM-EDS ve TGA ile karakterize edilmiştir. KK ve PMG boyalarının adsorpsiyonu için adsorban (boncuk) içindeki Nd miktarı, pH, temas süresi, adsorban miktarı, başlangıç boya konsantrasyonu ve sıcaklık gibi çeşitli parametrelerin etkileri incelenmiştir. KK ve PMG boyalarının etkin uzaklaştırılması için optimum koşullar boncuktaki Nd miktarı: %3, pH: 7, temas süresi: 60 dk, boncuk miktarı: 15 mg, başlangıç boya konsantrasyonu: 25 mg/L ve sıcaklık: 298 K olarak belirlenmiştir. Adsorpsiyon izoterm çalışmaları (Langmuir ve Freundlich izotermleri) ve kinetik çalışmalar (sözde birinci mertebe ve sözde ikinci mertebe) optimum koşullar altında gerçekleştirildi. Adsorpsiyon verilerinin, KK ve PMG boyaları için Langmuir modelini takip ettiği bulunmuştur. Optimum koşullar altında maksimum adsorpsiyon kapasiteleri KK için 46.03 mg/g ve PMG için 25.25 mg/g olarak bulunmuştur. Her iki boyanın adsorpsiyon kinetik verileri sözde birinci mertebe ile uyumlu bulunmuş ve adsorpsiyon süreçleri partikül içi difüzyon ile açıklanmıştır. Termodinamik çalışmalara göre, adsorpsiyon reaksiyonunun doğası her iki boya için de spontan, ekzotermik ve artan rastgeleliktedir. Özetle, doğal bir polimer ile elde edilen Nd/Alg boncuklarının düşük maliyetli ve yüksek verimliliğe sahip olduğu ve bu boncukların küçük miktarlarının bile yüksek konsantrasyonlu boya atık sularının arıtımı için yüksek potansiyele sahip olduğu sonucuna varılabilir.

  • Yüksek Lisans TeziAçık Erişim2023
    Çinko oksit nanopartiküllerin biyosentezi, karakterizasyonu ve kadmiyum giderim potansiyelinin incelenmesi

    Abdullah Tekçe

    Bu tez çalışmasında yeni bir biyopolimer boncuk üretildi ve sentezlenen biyopolimer boncuklar fonksiyonelleştirilerek çevre kirliliğinin önemli nedenlerinden biri olan kadmiyumun (Cd2+) sulu çözeltilerden uzaklaştırılması amacıyla kullanıldı. Bu amaçla ilk olarak reyhan bitki ekstraktı kullanılarak yeşil sentez yöntemi ile çinko oksit (ZnO) nanopartikülleri (ZnO-NP) elde edildi. Üretilen nanopartiküller ultraviyole görünür bölge (UV-GB) spektroskopisi, Fourier dönüşümlü infrared (FTIR) spektroskopisi, X ışını kırınımı (XRD) ve taramalı elektron mikroskobu-enerji dağılım spektroskopisi (SEM-EDS) ile karakterize edildi. Daha sonra nanopartiküller sodyum aljinat ile kaplanarak yeni bir biyopolimer boncuk (ZnO-NP@ALJ) geliştirildi ve böylece ZnO nanopartiküllerin ve sodyum aljinatın performansı ve kararlılığı arttırıldı. Biyosentezlenen boncuklar ayrıca etilendiamin tetraasetik asit (EDTA) ve tannik asit ile fonksiyonelleştirildi. Bu şekilde elde edilen üç farklı boncuğun adsorpsiyon yetenekleri karşılaştırıldı. Adsorpsiyon parametrelerinin optimizasyonu için yüzey yanıt metodu (YYM) ile kombine edilmiş merkezi kompozit tasarımı (MKT) yöntemi kullanıldı. Bu yöntem ile adsorpsiyon prosesine etki eden pH, sıcaklık ve adsorban miktarı gibi bağımsız değişkenlerin optimum seviyeleri belirlendi. Varyans analizleri yapıldı ve elde edilen regresyon katsayıların yüksek olduğu tespit edildi. Fisher ve t-testleriyle, kullanılan metotların validasyonları gerçekleştirildi. ZnO katkılı polimerik kompozit malzemenin Cd2+ iyonlarının gideriminde adsorpsiyon doğasını aydınlatmak için izoterm denge çalışmalarından Langmuir, Temkin ve Freundlich modelleri kullanıldı. Kinetik verileri değerlendirmede yalancı birinci dereceden, yalancı ikinci dereceden ve parçacık içi difüzyon modelleri kullanıldı. Cd2+ iyonlarının gideriminde en uygun modelin yalancı ikinci dereceden model olduğu tespit edildi. Termodinamik çalışmaları sonucunda ise adsorpsiyonun kendiliğinden gerçekleştiği sonucuna varıldı. Üretilen üç kompozit malzeme için optimum şartlar pH için 5, sıcaklık için 32.5 °C ve adsorban miktarı için 5 mg olarak belirlendi. Bu optimum koşullarda (ZnO-NP@ALJ)-TA'nın 35.9 mg g-1 ile en yüksek adsorpsiyon kapasitesine sahip malzeme olduğu bulundu.

  • MakaleYalnız künye2023Scopus SJRQ1
    Adsorption potential of neodymium/alginate beads for removal of Congo red and Brilliant blue G from aqueous solution

    Seker, S.; Karaaslan Ayhan, N.

    In this study, neodymium/alginate (Nd/Alg) beads were prepared to removal of Congo Red (CR) and Brilliant Blue G (BBG) dyes from aqueous solution and the adsorption potentials of these dyes were investigated. For this, Nd/Alg beads prepared using crosslinking were characterized by FTIR, SEM–EDS and TGA. For the adsorption of CR and BBG dyes, the effects of various parameters including the amount of Nd in adsorbent (bead), pH, contact time, adsorbent amount, initial dye concentration and temperature were investigated. The optimum conditions for the effective removal of CR and BBG dyes were determined as Nd amount in bead: 3%, pH: 7, contact time: 60 min, bead amount: 15 mg, initial dye concentration: 25 mg/L and temperature 298 K. Adsorption isotherm studies (Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms) and kinetic studies (pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order) were carried out under optimum conditions. The adsorption data were found to completely follow Langmuir model for CR and BBG dyes. The maximum adsorption capacities were found to be 46.03 mg/g for CR and 25.25 mg/g for BBG under optimum conditions. The adsorption kinetic data of both dyes were found to be compatible with pseudo-first-order and adsorption processes were explained by intraparticle diffusion. According to thermodynamic studies, nature of adsorption reaction was spontaneous, exothermic and increasing randomness for both dyes. As a result, it can be concluded that Nd/Alg beads obtained with a natural polymer have low cost and high efficiency and even small amounts of these beads have high potential for treatment of high concentration dye wastewater.

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  • Yüksek Lisans TeziAçık Erişim2022
    Hibrit biyonanokompozit malzemelerin sentezlenmesi ve sulu çözeltilerden neodimyum gideriminde kullanımının modellenmesi

    Hakan Andiçi

    Bu tez çalışmasında aljinat ve kitosan kaplı manyetik demir oksit (Fe3O4) nanopartiküllerin (aljinat-Fe3O4, kitosan-Fe3O4), biyosentez tekniği ile sentezlendi. Sentezlenen aljinat- Fe3O4 ve kitosan-Fe3O4 hibrit biyonanokompozitlere sabit bir kolon içerisinde Nd3+'nın adsorpsiyonu ve desorpsiyonu yanıt yüzey metodolojisi (YYM) ile kombine edilmiş bir merkezi kompozit tasarım yaklaşımı (MKT) kullanılarak ve kontrollü desorpsiyonu incelendi. Aljinat-Fe3O4 ve kitosan-Fe3O4 nanokompozitlerin karakterizasyonu UV-GB, FT-IR, TGA-DTA, XRD ve SEM-EDS kullanılarak gerçekleştirildi. Sentezlenen ve karakterize edilen söz konusu biyokompozite malzemelere, Nd3+ iyonlarının adsorpsiyonu, çözelti pH'ı, çözeltinin kolondan akış hızı ve başlangıç Nd3+ iyonları konsantrasyonunun bir fonksiyonu olarak incelendi. Nd3+'nın hem aljinat-Fe3O4 hem de kitosan-Fe3O4 hibrit biyo-nanokompozit üzerine adsorpsiyonu sabit yataklı bir kolon sistemi kullanılarak optimum koşullar pH 5.4, çözeltinin kolondan akış hızı 4.0 mL dk-1 ve Nd3+ iyonları başlangıç konsantrasyonunun 120 mg L-1 olarak belirlendi. Aljinat-Fe3O4 ve kitosan-Fe3O4 biyo-nanokompozitlerin maksimum adsorpsiyon kapasitesi ve verimliliği sırasıyla 125.01 mg g-1, %99.8; 99.99 mg g-1, % 99.8 olarak hesaplandı. Deneysel parametrelerin optimizasyonu MKT yaklaşımı ile gerçekleştirildi ve önerilen kuadratik modelden hem aljinat-Fe3O4 hem de kitosan-Fe3O4 Nd3+ iyonlarının adsorpsiyonu için birer matematiksel model elde edilerek sunuldu. Varyans analizi sonuçları sentezlenen her iki kompozit malzemenin Nd3+ iyonlarının gideriminde kullanılmasındaki belirleme katsayılarının yüksek olduğunu gösterdi.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022
    Characterization and dye adsorption effectiveness of activated carbon synthesized from olive pomace

    Deniz, Fatma; Başgöz, Öyküm; Güler, Ömer; Mazmanci, Mehmet Ali

    Studies, about products obtained from agricultural wastes, have increased within the scope of zero waste studies. The olive pomace is produced as a result of olive oil production. In the present study, activated carbon was synthesized using the olive pomace taken from the olive pomace processing plant operating with a three-phase process. The synthesized activated carbon characterization was performed using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Brunauer – Emmett – Teller (BET), and X-Ray Crystallography (XRD) devices. Olive pomace activated carbon (OPAC) was used for the adsorption of dye from an aqueous solution. The adsorption efficiency of the OPAC was investigated. The initial pH value of dye solution (6–9), the amount of activated carbon (0.5 and 1.0 g/L), and initial dye concentration (600–1200 mg/L) were optimized. Also, adsorption kinetic and isotherm calculations were evaluated. The optimum parameters were found as the original pH value (pH=8) of dye solutions, OPAC amount of 1.0 g/L and the initial concentration of 1000 mg/L. The Langmuir isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model were found as the most suitable models. It can be said that the synthesized material can be used at dye removing from wastewater.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ3
    Adsorptive removal of nickel ions from wastewater by synthesized a novel biocomposite material and process optimization by response surface methodology

    Ince, Muharrem; Ince, Olcay Kaplan; Alp, Hevidar

    In the present study, a fixed-bed column study was performed using a novel biocomposite mate-rial, Amanita vaginata immobilized on Amberlite XAD-4 resin, to find out the adsorption behavior of nickel (Ni2+) ions from industrial wastewater. The influence of some important operating conditions including pH (3–7), biocomposite material amount (150–250 mg (XAD-4:Amanita vaginata, 5:1)) influent flow rate (4–8 mL min–1) besides Ni2+ ions initial concentration (20–40 mg L–1) on the uptake of Ni2+ solution were also optimized using a synthetic water solution. A central composite design combined with response surface methodology was utilized to maximize Ni2+ ions removal using A. vaginata immobilized on Amberlite XAD-4 resin as a biocomposite material in a column biosorption process. A mathematical model was derived from the central composite design approach for predicting responses and analysis of variance. Also, for checking model adequacy a lack of fit test was carried out. It was determined that the checked and proposed quadratic model was derived from the experimental design data. The biocomposite material adsorption capacity was calculated as 6.28 mg g–1. A high coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.9887) was presented by analysis of variance. Results confirmed that the amount of adsorbed Ni2+ amount did not change with the increase of the flow rate ratio and dose when the initial concentration of Ni2+ ions increased. The maximum adsorp-tion capacity of biocomposite material was achieved at 6.9 pH, 150.1 mg of biocomposite material amount, 7.8 mL min–1 of solution flow rate, and 39.7 mg L–1 of Ni2+ ions initial concentration. Finally, the developed method was applied to industrial wastewater to determine Ni2+ ions concentrations.

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    Naphthol green B Removal using a Novel Hydrogel Composite: Thermodynamics, Isotherms, Kinetics and Optimization by RSM

    Pıhtılı, Güzin; Tanyol, Mehtap; Birkan, Kubra

    In this study, the efficiency of the Poly(4-vinylpyridine-co-acrylamide) doped with EuCl3 {(Poly(4-VP-co-AAM)/EuCl3)} hydrogel synthesized in the laboratory by free radical in-situ polymerization method in removing naphthol green B (NGB) from wastewater was investigated. The structural properties of the adsorbent have been described by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. The dependence of NGB adsorption performance on varying such as the amount of adsorbent, initial NGB concentration and contact time were investigated in a batch system. To determine the interaction effects of the selected parameters on the adsorption process and to optimize the adsorption capacity of the process, the central composite design (CCD) in the response surface methodology (RSM) was used. Optimum conditions were found to be 110 mg/L NGB concentration, 0.05 g/100 mL Poly(4-VP-co-AAM)/EuCl3/EuCl3 dosage and 165.81 min contact time. The adsorption capacity and removal efficiency under these conditions were 206.46 mg/g and 92.50 %, respectively. Experimental equilibrium data were in better agreement with the Langmuir isotherm. The kinetic results indicated that the adsorption process can be defined by pseudo-second-order kinetic with internal diffusion as one of the rate-determining steps. The adsorption process was found to be exothermic and spontaneous. Experimental results showed that dye can be successfully removed from wastewaters using Poly(4-VP-co-AAM)/EuCl3 hydrogel as adsorbent.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ1
    Preparation of ε-Caprolactone/Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanocomposite and Its Application to the Remazol Brilliant Violet 5R Dye Adsorption from Wastewaters by Using RSM

    Pekdemir, Mustafa Ersin; Tanyol, Mehtap; Torğut, Gülben

    In this study, poly (ε-caprolactone)/Fe3O4 magnetic nanocomposite (PCL/Fe3O4 MNC) was synthesized by ring-opening polymerization. Then, PCL/Fe3O4 MNC was used as a novel adsorbent to remove remazol brilliant violet 5R (RBV 5R) from the aqueous media. The effects of PCL/Fe3O4 MNC dosage, process time, and initial RBV 5R concentration on the removal of RBV 5R were studied using the central composite design (CCD) method. The adsorption process was optimized using the response surface methodology, and the optimum conditions were defined. Optimum RBV 5R removal of 95.40% was obtained at a contact time of 167.98 min, PCL/Fe3O4 MNC dosage of 0.40 g, and RBV 5R concentration of 7.18 mg L−1. The process was also designed using the adsorption kinetic models and isotherm. The experimental data of RBV 5R adsorption on PCL/Fe3O4 MNC followed the Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models than the other models. Morphological and chemical properties of the adsorbent-adsorbate system indicated the high adsorption yield of RBV 5R on PCL/Fe3O4 MNC was achieved. The structural characteristics of the PCL/Fe3O4 MNC were analyzed by Fourier-transform infrared, attenuated total-reflectance (ATR), and X-ray diffraction. ATR tests showed that no significant change in chemical bond is found in PCL/Fe3O4 MNC before and after the adsorption process. The morphology of composites was investigated by scanning electron microscopy. A vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) was used for the measurement of the magnetic property. Thermal analysis of MNC was studied using thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry instruments.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2020Scopus SJRQ1
    A thermodynamic and kinetic approach to adsorption of methyl orange from aqueous solution using a low cost activated carbon prepared from Vitis vinifera L.

    Yönten, Vahap; Sanyürek, Nesrin Karaca; Kivanç, Mehmet Rıza

    In this paper, thermodynamic and kinetic parameters of the Methyl Orange adsorption process on active carbon prepared from endemic Vitis vinifera L. grape seeds (AC-VVL) grown in the Tunceli-Elazığ region and % removal of dye from aqueous solutions were evaluated by using a batch system. Experiments were performed as a function of pH (2, 5, 8 and 11), temperature (15 °C, 30 °C and 45 °C) and initial concentration (100, 150, 300 and 1000 mg L−1). The mechanism and characterization of adsorption of dye was analyzed pre-adsorption (AC-VVL) and post-adsorption (AC-VVL+dye) using FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and Brauner Emmet and Teller (BET) analyzer. The activation energy (Ea) was determined as 24.80, 39.15, −22.40 and 61.73 kJ/mol for 100, 150, 300 and 1000 mg L−1, respectively. The Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Harkins Jura isotherms were used to describe the adsorption equilibrium studies at different temperatures. The Freundlich isotherm shows better fit than other isotherms in the temperature range studied. Maximum adsorption occurred at pH 2 and was approximately 79.7 mg/g. The % Recycling Yield was found to be 20% and 9 mg/g with acetone. Thermodynamic parameters like the change in enthalpy (ΔH o), entropy (ΔS o) and Gibbs free energy (ΔG o) were evaluated and the adsorption process was found to be endothermic and spontaneous. The results show that this AC-VVL biomass is an appropriate biosorbent and has specific affinity for removal of Methyl Orange from aqueous solutions.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2018Scopus SJRQ3
    Kinetics behavior of methylene blue onto agricultural waste

    Sarici-Özdemir, Cigdem; Kiliç, Fatih

    In the present work, investigations on a potential use of agricultural waste for the removal of methylene blue (MB) from wastewater are presented. Adsorption kinetics of MB has been studied using reaction-based and diffusion-based models. Three kinetic models, namely pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and the Elovich are analyzed at the temperature of 298 K for the reaction-based model. The kinetic studies showed that the data were well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Intraparticle diffusion, external-film diffusion, and internal-pore diffusion models characterizing MB were obtained. The results suggested that the agricultural waste has a high potential to be used as an effective adsorbent for MB adsorption. Pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and the Elovich models were employed to describe the desorption mechanism. The experimental results showed that the pseudo-second-order equation is the best model.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2017Scopus SJRQ2
    Exploring thermodynamics and kinetic parameters of immobilized catalase enzyme via adsorption on krill clay

    Nas, Mehmet Salih; Gür, Aycan; Gür, Tugba; Yönten, Vahap

    The thermodynamic parameters and immobilization kinetics of catalase enzyme via adsorption onto krill clay were performed in aqueous solution in batch system. The adsorbent was characterized by X-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscope and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller N-2 adsorption measurements. The effect of some parameters to the adsorption process such as contact time, stirring speed, initial enzyme concentration, initial ionic strength, temperature and pH were analyzed. Maximum adsorption capacity (q(m)) showed a great dependence on pH and initial enzyme concentration. It was found at pH 5.5, and initial enzyme concentration, 0.0075 g L-1 values. Pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order and intraparticle diffusion were used to fit the kinetics data on kinetic models. Furthermore, thermodynamic activation parameters such as enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy and activation energy (Delta H degrees, Delta S degrees, Delta G degrees and E-a) which reveal that catalase enzyme adsorption occur spontaneously and in endothermic nature were determined. The obtained results confirmed that the applicability of krill clay is an efficient immobilizing supporter for catalase enzyme and krill clay material can be used as a very effective adsorbent in immobilization of this enzyme from aqueous solutions.

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    Application of response surface methodology for optimization of Remazol Brilliant Blue R removal onto a novel polymeric adsorbent

    Torgut, Gulben; Tanyol, Mehtap; Biryan, Fatih; Pihtili, Guzin; Demirelli, Kadir

    The poly[2-hydroxy-3-(1-naphthyloxy)propyl] methacrylate [poly(NOPMA)] was used as a novel adsorbent for the removal of Remazol Brilliant Blue R (RBBR) known as a reactive dye. Physico-chemical properties of polymer were analyzed by FT-IR and SEM before and after dye adsorption. The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were used to explain the adsorption equilibrium, and when it was compared with each other it was seen that the adsorption process was well explained by the Langmuir isotherm model and showing a monolayer adsorption capacity for RBBR of 238.10 mg/g. Kinetic models known as pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order and intra-particle diffusion model were utilized to analyze the mechanism of adsorption, and results indicated that was an adsorption kinetic suitable with the pseudo-second-order. The thermodynamic parameters (∆Ho, ∆So, ∆Go) indicated that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic. To optimize the study conditions, the effects of the concentration of RBBR, adsorbent amount and contact time on the adsorption were investigated by response surface methodology (RSM). According to RSM results, maximum RBBR removal was reached at the optimum initial dye concentration of 60.85 mg/L, adsorbent dosage of 0.04 g/50 mL and contact time of 59.91 min.

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