Abstract
In this study, ultrasound physical mixing of polyaniline (PAni) and sodium zinc phosphate (NaZnP) materials resulted in the synthesis of a new nanocomposite (NaZnP/PAni). Samples were physicochemically characterized via different analytical techniques. The X-ray diffraction pattern indicated the synthesis of hydrated sodium zinc phosphate (Na6(ZnPO4)6.8 H2O) with an average crystallite size of 40.8 nm. After physical mixing with PAni, the crystallite size of the resulting composite was reduced to 36 nm. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that the nanocomposite was formed by the deposition of NaZnP nanospheres over PAni nanorods. The adsorption efficiency of the composite was monitored using an azo dye (eriochrome black T (EB)) and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). The optimization of the effects of operating parameters (pH, NaZnP/PAni dosage, starting pollutants concentration, and reaction time) on the removal efficiency were examined using the central composite design (CCD). The predicted removal efficiencies under the optimum conditions were 93 % and 98 % for EB and Cr(VI), respectively. The adsorption kinetics modeling reveals that the pseudo-second-order describes the uptake of Cr(VI) and EB. Equilibrium data fitted well with the Redlich-Peterson and Sips isotherm models. The highest retention capacity of NaZnP/PAni was 234 mg/g for EB and 231 mg/g for Cr(VI). Consequently, the developed NaZnP/PAni nanocomposite could be applied to remove heavy metals and dyes from wastewater with great efficiency.
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