Biosurfactant assisted liquid-membrane extraction of methyl-orange from aqueous solutions

R. Sowmya, N. Sivarajasekar, D. R. Manimaran, S. Sivamani

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Abstract

Dyes are the major pollutants in the waste waters which are mainly from textile industries. Though large number of treating methods available each has its demerits. Synthetic dyes used for the dyeing process increase the rate of water body pollution due to the discharge from the industries. Liquid-membrane extraction is a (LME) suitable technique for dye removal dude to its simple and easy design. Recalcitrant surfactants are the only hindrance faced in the LME which can be overcome by suitable biosurfactant. Hence in this work methyl orange is taken as model dye pollutant and saponin extracted from palm oil was used as biosurfactant. Central composite design (CCD) was utilized to optimize the extraction parameters such as concentration of methyl orange (100-200 mg/L), concentration of the surfactant (1-3 mg/L), and solvent ratio (1:1-1:3 mg/L) were examined and extraction efficacy was maximized.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Physics and Chemistry of Materials in Novel Engineering Applications, PCMNEA 2020
EditorsK.R. Aranganayagam
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735439986
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 02-11-2020
Event2020 International Conference on Physics and Chemistry of Materials in Novel Engineering Applications, PCMNEA 2020 - Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
Duration: 06-02-202007-02-2020

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2270
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2020 International Conference on Physics and Chemistry of Materials in Novel Engineering Applications, PCMNEA 2020
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityCoimbatore, Tamilnadu
Period06-02-2007-02-20

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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