Modified cellulose filament as adsorbent for removal of methylene blue (MB) and copper ions (Cu2+)
| dc.contributor.advisor | Xiao, Huining | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gyapong, Bright | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-04-23T17:52:33Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-04-23T17:52:33Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Rapid economic growth and industrialization have resulted in an exponential rise in the tainting of other elements by heavy metal ions (like Cu2+) and dye pollutants (such as MB). Concurrently, the global management of wood fibre residue has become a significant concern. Therefore, there is an urgent need to conduct a thorough investigation into the potential use of wood fibre residue to efficiently remove MB from water and Cu2+ from the soil. This research seeks to improve the effectiveness of wood cellulose as an adsorbent by amine-functionalizing cellulose filaments. Modified cellulose filaments were characterized using analytical techniques, including FTIR, TGA, and SEM. In conclusion, the amine-modified cellulose filaments are anticipated to demonstrate high efficacy in removing both MB and Cu2+, thus providing a plausible solution to reduce their environmental impact. | |
| dc.description.copyright | ©Bright Gyapong, 2023 | |
| dc.format.extent | xiv, 112 | |
| dc.format.medium | electronic | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/37792 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of New Brunswick | |
| dc.relation | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Councils of Canada (NSERC) | |
| dc.rights | http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2 | |
| dc.subject | soil | |
| dc.subject | cellulose | |
| dc.subject.discipline | Chemical Engineering | |
| dc.title | Modified cellulose filament as adsorbent for removal of methylene blue (MB) and copper ions (Cu2+) | |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| oaire.license.condition | other | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Chemical Engineering | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of New Brunswick | |
| thesis.degree.level | masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | M.Sc.E. |