Applicability of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater

This study assesses the application of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) as a coagulant-flocculant to remove lignin from pulp and paper (P&P) wastewater. In this research, Fe-BTC was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), while the functional groups of Fe-BTC and lignin were analyzed by Fourier tr...

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Main Authors: Bhuckchanya Pangkumhang, Panitan Jutaporn, Kwannapat Sorachoti, Pummarin Khamdahsag, Visanu Tanboonchuy
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Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2019
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author Bhuckchanya Pangkumhang,
Panitan Jutaporn,
Kwannapat Sorachoti,
Pummarin Khamdahsag,
Visanu Tanboonchuy,
author_facet Bhuckchanya Pangkumhang,
Panitan Jutaporn,
Kwannapat Sorachoti,
Pummarin Khamdahsag,
Visanu Tanboonchuy,
author_sort Bhuckchanya Pangkumhang,
building UKM Institutional Repository
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description This study assesses the application of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) as a coagulant-flocculant to remove lignin from pulp and paper (P&P) wastewater. In this research, Fe-BTC was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), while the functional groups of Fe-BTC and lignin were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) determined the surface morphology of the material. The influential parameters affecting lignin removal included the initial lignin concentration, the quantity of Fe-BTC, and the pH which were investigated using a single batch mixing system. The experimental and optimum operational conditions were determined using Box-Behnken design (BBD). Fe-BTC dosage plays a major role in efficiently removing lignin, while the pH and initial lignin concentration had no significant effect. Greater than 80% removal efficiency could be achieved with a Fe-BTC dosage as low as 2 g/L. The proposed mechanism of lignin aggregation was that Fe molecules were released from unsaturated sites of Fe-BTC and then formed new bonds with O in the methoxy lignin group. The interaction between Fe-BTC and lignin was π-π stacking (benzene ring), which explains the formation of F-O bonds in the lignin sludge.
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spelling oai:generic.eprints.org:130692019-06-20T14:50:40Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13069/ Applicability of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater Bhuckchanya Pangkumhang, Panitan Jutaporn, Kwannapat Sorachoti, Pummarin Khamdahsag, Visanu Tanboonchuy, This study assesses the application of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) as a coagulant-flocculant to remove lignin from pulp and paper (P&P) wastewater. In this research, Fe-BTC was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), while the functional groups of Fe-BTC and lignin were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) determined the surface morphology of the material. The influential parameters affecting lignin removal included the initial lignin concentration, the quantity of Fe-BTC, and the pH which were investigated using a single batch mixing system. The experimental and optimum operational conditions were determined using Box-Behnken design (BBD). Fe-BTC dosage plays a major role in efficiently removing lignin, while the pH and initial lignin concentration had no significant effect. Greater than 80% removal efficiency could be achieved with a Fe-BTC dosage as low as 2 g/L. The proposed mechanism of lignin aggregation was that Fe molecules were released from unsaturated sites of Fe-BTC and then formed new bonds with O in the methoxy lignin group. The interaction between Fe-BTC and lignin was π-π stacking (benzene ring), which explains the formation of F-O bonds in the lignin sludge. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2019-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13069/1/23%20Bhuckchanya%20Pangkumhang.pdf Bhuckchanya Pangkumhang, and Panitan Jutaporn, and Kwannapat Sorachoti, and Pummarin Khamdahsag, and Visanu Tanboonchuy, (2019) Applicability of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater. Sains Malaysiana, 48 (1). pp. 199-208. ISSN 0126-6039 http://www.ukm.my/jsm/malay_journals/jilid48bil1_2019/KandunganJilid48Bil1_2019.html
spellingShingle Bhuckchanya Pangkumhang,
Panitan Jutaporn,
Kwannapat Sorachoti,
Pummarin Khamdahsag,
Visanu Tanboonchuy,
Applicability of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater
title Applicability of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater
title_full Applicability of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater
title_fullStr Applicability of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater
title_full_unstemmed Applicability of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater
title_short Applicability of iron (III) trimesic (Fe-BTC) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater
title_sort applicability of iron (iii) trimesic (fe-btc) to enhance lignin separation from pulp and paper wastewater
url http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13069/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13069/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13069/1/23%20Bhuckchanya%20Pangkumhang.pdf