| Abstract |
Sugarcane fiber is an excellent choice as dye remover because it practices
green environmental concept, minimises waste and is biodegradable. It is an
effective sorbent for the removal of both turmeric and marker ink. It contains
carboxylic acid and hydroxyl groups, which show the capacity to adsorb the
dye molecules by ion exchange. Experimental results showed that increase
in initial dye concentration caused increase in dye removal. It provides a
cheap, easily available and environmental friendly sorbent that needs no
modification prior to use. The sugarcane fiber and orange peel are dried
and grinded before being mixed with commercial vinegar. The mixture of the
fiber with orange peel and vinegar as sugarcane activator can remove dye
more effectively. Hence, sugarcane fiber is a suitable and economically
attractive alternative to remove dye for numerous industries such as
wastewater treatment, textile, printing, food and beverages, cosmetics,
paint, pigments, pesticide and pharmaceutical industry. |