Optimization Study of Ammonium Adsorption from Aqueous Solution on Carbon Black Modified with Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate: Kinetics, Isotherms, and Thermodynamics
摘要
Ammonium (NH4+) enrichment can lead to eutrophication and water quality degradation, highlighting the need for effective remediation methods. This study optimized a carbon black adsorbent impregnated with sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (CBp-SDBS) for NH4+ removal, using Box–Behnken design. The optimal conditions were determined to be a contact time of 12.30 h, NH4+ concentration of 0.51 mmol/L, pH 9, adsorbent dose of 5.5 g, and temperature of 30 °C, achieving an NH4+ adsorption efficiency of 78.78%. Characterization of CBp-SDBS by SEM, EDX, FTIR, BET, and pHpzc confirmed its enhanced adsorption properties. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model, Temkin model, and Langmuir isotherm best described the adsorption process, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 47.54 mg/g. Thermodynamic analysis indicated that NH4+ adsorption onto CBp-SDBS is exothermic, feasible, and spontaneous. A six-cycle reuse study highlighted CBp-SDBS’s strong performance and reusability for NH₄⁺ adsorption, supporting its potential as an effective adsorbent for wastewater treatment applications.