Methylene blue dye removal utilizing biomass of the macroalgae (Padina sp.): Adsorption, kinetic studies and mechanism

Hasan Türe; Pınar Akdoğan Şirin

doi:10.12714/egejfas.42.2.04

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Makroalg (Padina sp.) biyokütlesi kullanılarak metilen mavisi boyasının uzaklaştırılması: Adsorpsiyon, kinetik çalışmalar ve mekanizma

Öz

Deniz ekosistemlerinde yaygın olarak bulunan makroalgler, yüksek yüzey alanları, zengin fonksiyonel grupları ve doğal adsorpsiyon kabiliyetleri nedeniyle su arıtımı için umut vadeden doğal adsorbanlardır. Bu çalışmada, kurutulmuş toz formunda kahverengi bir makroalg olan Padina sp.’nin sudan toksik metilen mavisi (MB) boyasının uzaklaştırılması için adsorpsiyon kapasitesi değerlendirilmiştir. Başlangıç MB konsantrasyonları (2, 5, 10, 20 ve 50 mg L-1), pH seviyeleri (2, 4, 7 ve 11) ve temas süresi (0, 0.08, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, and 24 saat) dahil olmak üzere çeşitli operasyonel faktörlerin MB eliminasyonu üzerindeki etkilerini incelemek için bir dizi adsorpsiyon testi yürütülmüştür. Ayrıca, toz haline getirilmiş Padina sp., MB adsorpsiyonundan önce ve sonra Fourier dönüşümlü kızılötesi spektroskopisi ve taramalı elektron mikroskobu kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Sonuçlar, asidik ortamların aksine, nötr ve alkali koşullar altında optimum bir giderme verimliliği olduğunu göstermiştir. Freundlich modeli, deneysel adsorpsiyon verilerini doğru bir şekilde temsil etmektedir (R2 = 0.9902). Kinetik analiz, MB adsorpsiyonunun Padina sp. üzerine öncelikle psödo-ikinci dereceden bir mekanizmayı izlediğini ortaya koymuştur (R2 = 0.9982). Karakterizasyon ve deneysel bulgulara dayanarak, Padina sp.'nin önerilen MB adsorpsiyon mekanizmaları arasında hidrojen bağı, elektrostatik etkileşimler ve gözenek doldurma yer almaktadır. Deneysel sonuçlar, toz halindeki Padina sp.’nin sudan MB'yi uzaklaştırmak için umut verici bir adsorban olduğunu göstermektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Methylene blue dye removal utilizing biomass of the macroalgae (Padina sp.): Adsorption, kinetic studies and mechanism

Abstract

Macroalgae, which are abundant in marine ecosystems, are promising natural adsorbents for water purification because of their high surface area, rich functional groups, and natural adsorption capabilities. In this study, the adsorption capacity of Padina sp., a brown macroalgae in dried powdered form, was evaluated for the removal of toxic methylene blue (MB) dye from water. A series of batch adsorption tests were conducted to investigate the effects of several operational parameters, as initial MB concentrations (2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 mg L-1), pH levels (2, 4, 7, and 11), and contact time (0, 0.08, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, and 24 h) on MB removal. Furthermore, powdered Padina sp. was analyzed before and after MB adsorption using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. The results showed optimal removal efficiency under neutral and alkaline conditions, as opposed to acidic environments. The Freundlich model accurately represents experimental adsorption data (R2= 0.9902). Kinetic analysis revealed that MB adsorption onto Padina sp. primarily followed a pseudo-second order mechanism (R2= 0.9982). The characterization and experimental findings suggest that the proposed mechanisms for MB adsorption by Padina sp. involve electrostatic interactions, pore filling, and hydrogen bonding. The experimental results suggest that powdered Padina sp. is a promising adsorbent for removing MB from water.

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Ethical Statement

For this investigation, no ethical approval was needed.

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English

Subjects

Waste Management, Reduction, Reuse and Recycling , Aquaculture and Fisheries (Other)

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Research Article

Authors

Hasan Türe ^*
0000-0003-4883-0751
Türkiye

Pınar Akdoğan Şirin
0000-0001-8518-0044
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

June 14, 2025

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June 15, 2025

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January 20, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 24, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 42 Number: 2

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https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.42.2.04

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https://izlik.org/JA93NT56MW

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Türe, H., & Akdoğan Şirin, P. (2025). Methylene blue dye removal utilizing biomass of the macroalgae (Padina sp.): Adsorption, kinetic studies and mechanism. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 42(2), 122-130. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.42.2.04