Isotherm, kinetics and ANN analysis of methylene blue adsorption onto nitrogen doped Ulva lactuca Biochar
Abstract This study investigates the removal of methylene blue (MB) dye from aqueous solutions using a novel adsorbent, green algae (Ulva lactuca)-derived biochar-ammonia (NDULB), produced through activation with 85% sulfuric acid and hydrothermal treatment with ammonium hydroxide. The characterizat...
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| author | Amany G. M. Shoaib Murat Yılmaz Amany El Sikaily Mohamed A. Hassaan Mohamed A. El-Nemr Ahmed El Nemr |
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| description | Abstract This study investigates the removal of methylene blue (MB) dye from aqueous solutions using a novel adsorbent, green algae (Ulva lactuca)-derived biochar-ammonia (NDULB), produced through activation with 85% sulfuric acid and hydrothermal treatment with ammonium hydroxide. The characterization of NDULB was carried out through various techniques, including BET surface area analysis and scanning electron microscopy, confirming its high surface area and effective porosity for dye adsorption. This work thoroughly examines the effects of initial MB dye concentration, solution pH, contact time, and NDULB dose on adsorption. The adsorption data were modeled using Langmuir, Freundlich, Tempkin, and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherms, with the Freundlich model showing the best fit, indicating multilayer adsorption on a heterogeneous surface. According to the investigation’s findings, with an initial MB concentration of 200 ppm and an NDULB dosage of 1.25 g L−1, the adsorption capacity at equilibrium (q e ) is 966.31 mg g−1. Kinetic analysis revealed that the pseudo-second-order model provided the best fit for the experimental data, suggesting chemisorption as the dominant adsorption mechanism. The artificial neural network modeling has been studied and reported. The study clarifies the effects of multiple variables on adsorption, which might lead to key insights to enlighten the development of effective wastewater treatment strategies. The study demonstrates that NDULB offers a promising, sustainable alternative for MB dye removal in wastewater treatment, with significant implications for large-scale application. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6b65b245ed7b42a5ba1cc3a888e4d4f32025-08-20T03:40:48ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-03-0115112310.1038/s41598-025-92973-yIsotherm, kinetics and ANN analysis of methylene blue adsorption onto nitrogen doped Ulva lactuca BiocharAmany G. M. Shoaib0Murat Yılmaz1Amany El Sikaily2Mohamed A. Hassaan3Mohamed A. El-Nemr4Ahmed El Nemr5National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Kayet BeyBahçE Vocational School, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Osmaniye Korkut Ata UniversityNational Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Kayet BeyNational Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Kayet BeyDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Minia UniversityNational Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Kayet BeyAbstract This study investigates the removal of methylene blue (MB) dye from aqueous solutions using a novel adsorbent, green algae (Ulva lactuca)-derived biochar-ammonia (NDULB), produced through activation with 85% sulfuric acid and hydrothermal treatment with ammonium hydroxide. The characterization of NDULB was carried out through various techniques, including BET surface area analysis and scanning electron microscopy, confirming its high surface area and effective porosity for dye adsorption. This work thoroughly examines the effects of initial MB dye concentration, solution pH, contact time, and NDULB dose on adsorption. The adsorption data were modeled using Langmuir, Freundlich, Tempkin, and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherms, with the Freundlich model showing the best fit, indicating multilayer adsorption on a heterogeneous surface. According to the investigation’s findings, with an initial MB concentration of 200 ppm and an NDULB dosage of 1.25 g L−1, the adsorption capacity at equilibrium (q e ) is 966.31 mg g−1. Kinetic analysis revealed that the pseudo-second-order model provided the best fit for the experimental data, suggesting chemisorption as the dominant adsorption mechanism. The artificial neural network modeling has been studied and reported. The study clarifies the effects of multiple variables on adsorption, which might lead to key insights to enlighten the development of effective wastewater treatment strategies. The study demonstrates that NDULB offers a promising, sustainable alternative for MB dye removal in wastewater treatment, with significant implications for large-scale application.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92973-yGreen algaeUlva lactucaMethylene blueAmmonia-modified BiocharAdsorptionNitrogen-doped Biochar |
| spellingShingle | Amany G. M. Shoaib Murat Yılmaz Amany El Sikaily Mohamed A. Hassaan Mohamed A. El-Nemr Ahmed El Nemr Isotherm, kinetics and ANN analysis of methylene blue adsorption onto nitrogen doped Ulva lactuca Biochar Scientific Reports Green algae Ulva lactuca Methylene blue Ammonia-modified Biochar Adsorption Nitrogen-doped Biochar |
| title | Isotherm, kinetics and ANN analysis of methylene blue adsorption onto nitrogen doped Ulva lactuca Biochar |
| title_full | Isotherm, kinetics and ANN analysis of methylene blue adsorption onto nitrogen doped Ulva lactuca Biochar |
| title_fullStr | Isotherm, kinetics and ANN analysis of methylene blue adsorption onto nitrogen doped Ulva lactuca Biochar |
| title_full_unstemmed | Isotherm, kinetics and ANN analysis of methylene blue adsorption onto nitrogen doped Ulva lactuca Biochar |
| title_short | Isotherm, kinetics and ANN analysis of methylene blue adsorption onto nitrogen doped Ulva lactuca Biochar |
| title_sort | isotherm kinetics and ann analysis of methylene blue adsorption onto nitrogen doped ulva lactuca biochar |
| topic | Green algae Ulva lactuca Methylene blue Ammonia-modified Biochar Adsorption Nitrogen-doped Biochar |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92973-y |
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