Congo Red Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Magnetic Hemp Hurd Biochar Produced Through Microwave Pyrolysis
摘要
This study tested magnetic hemp hurd biochar (MHB) for CR removal from aqueous solutions. FeCl3 modified hemp hurd, which was pyrolyzed to make MHB. SEM investigation revealed a heterogeneous surface with an average pore size of 4.84 µm in MHB. Fe–O can be detected by FT-IR absorbance peaks at 770 cm−1. Also, peaks at 1264 cm−1, 1420 cm−1, and 1585 cm−1 suggested oxygen-laden functional groups. MHB was an excellent CR adsorbent due to its high carbon, oxygen, and iron content. Optimal reaction time: 120 min, pH: 8, MHB concentration: 0.6 mg/L removed 92% of CR. Due to the heterogeneous MHB surface, the freundlich isotherm (R2—0.97) fit CR adsorption well. The pseudo-second order model matched CR well with an R2 value of 0.98, suggesting chemisorption. The composite material also maintained 85% removal efficacy across three regeneration cycles, demonstrating its reusability and stability.