In this work, the removal of reactive blue 5G (RB5G) dye using the drying biomass of banana pseudostem (BPS) was investigated. The characterization of BPS particles was performed. Improvement in the RB5G dye removal performance at the following sorption conditions was evidenced: pH 1, 30°C sorption temperature and 40 rpm shaking, regardless of the particle size range. Kinetic RB5G dye sorption data obtained at better conditions fit well in an Elovich model. A combined Langmuir-BET isotherm model provides a good representation of the RB5G dye equilibrium sorption data, which shows the evidence of a physical sorption process on the BPS surface. Based on the results, the removal of RB5G dye molecules by BPS is based on a physical sorption process.
The textile industries are responsible for generating large volumes of effluents containing toxic dyes, harmful to ecosystems if disposed of without prior treatment. The adsorption process stands out due to its simplicity and efficiency in removing a wide variety of contaminants present in effluents, also, it allows the use of residual biomass from agriculture. The soybean hull is a by-product of wide available but made used only for animal feed. Thus, the present study aimed to characterize and evaluate the soybean husk as a biosorbent of the 5G blue reactive dye, widely used in the dyeing processes of the textile industries. The soybean hull was characterized by SEM and FTIR. Kinetic and equilibrium tests were carried out under conditions of pH 2, 40 ºC, and 90 rpm. Besides, kinetic and equilibrium mathematical models previously described in the literature were adjusted to the experimental data. Through the morphological characterization of the biosorbent, it was possible to evidence superficial pores in practically all their extension, a characteristic that directly influences the adsorption process. The analysis of FTIR showed, as expected, the presence of functional groups characteristic of lignocellulosic substances. Besides, the results obtained in the kinetic and equilibrium essays in the studied conditions show that the adsorption equilibrium was obtained in about 120 min, with the removal of 88% of the dye. The mathematical modeling indicated that the pseudo-second order and Sips models were the most adequate to represent the kinetic and equilibrium experimental data, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacities calculated experimentally and predicted by the Sips model were 53.33 and 48.13 mg g -1 , respectively. In general, the biosorbent studied was effective to remove the reactive dye.
O Brasil apresenta clima diversificado, o que permite a produção de diversos tipos de frutas, destacando-se como produtor frutícola mundial, porém, desperdícios ocorrem devido ao uso de técnicas inadequadas de colheita, pós-colheita, armazenamento, transporte e além da sazonalidade. Portanto, o presente estudo objetivou a realização da cinética de secagem em camada de espuma em diferentes temperaturas e análise das propriedades físico-químicas da polpa de pitanga. Os modelos matemáticos utilizados foram de Midilli e Kucuk e Page, porém o que apresentou melhor ajuste foi o de Page. Em relação às características físico-químicas, a polpa in natura apresentou valor de pH de 3,12 e para as polpa seca de 3,12 e 3,13. O teor de cinzas para a polpa in natura foi de 0,27 e para as polpas secas variou de 2,11 a 2,16% e o teor de vitamina C concentrou com a secagem, destacando-se a secagem da polpa a 60 °C que apresentou 74,37 mg/100g de vitamina C. A acidez total titulável para a polpa in natura foi de 3,014 e para as polpas secas variou de 15,7 a 15,88 g de ácido/100g. Os valores de umidade reduziram com a elevação da temperatura de secagem Palavras-Chaves: Frutas, conservação de alimentos, modelagem matemática.
A realização desse trabalho objetivou a extração da fécula de batata doce e o estudo da cinética de secagem, avaliando também as suas características físico-químicas. A secagem da batata-doce foi realizada em estufa de circulação forçada de ar a temperatura de 60, 70 e 80°C. Para representar as curvas de secagem utilizaram-se modelos matemáticos existentes na literatura, os modelos utilizados foram o de Henderson e Pabis, Midilli e Kucuk e Page. Os modelos em estudo ajustaram-se bem aos dados experimentais, sendo que os modelos de Midilli e Kucuk e Page apresentaram um coeficiente de determinação acima de 0,99. A batata-doce apresentou um valor médio de cinzas de 0,22%, e um percentual de umidade de 4,44%, atendendo as especificações do Instituto Internacional em Amidos, Resolução CNNPA nº12 Anvisa/MS.
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