| Abstract: | The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential for treating dye-contaminated waste streams by sorption using compost as a low-cost sorbent. A mature, thermophilic compost sample was used to sorb CI Acid Black 24, CI Acid Orange 74, CI Basic Blue 9, CI Basic Green 4, CI Direct Blue 71, CI Direct Orange 39, CI Reactive Orange 16 and CI Reactive Red 2 from solution using a batch-sorption method. With the exception of the two reactive dyes, the sorption kinetics were favourable for a continuous-flow treatment process with the compost-dye mixtures reaching a steady state within 3-5 h. Based on limited comparisons, the affinity of the compost for each dye appeared to be competitive with other non-activated carbon sorbents. The results suggest that additional research on using compost as a sorbent for dye-contaminated solutions is warranted. |
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| Citation Author: | Tsui, L. S.; Roy, W. R.; Cole, M. A. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Coloration Technology |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Removal of dissolved textile dyes from wastewater by a compost sorbent; 2003; Article; Journal; Coloration Technology; Tsui, L. S.; Roy, W. R.; Cole, M. A. |
| Citation Start Page: | 14 |
| Citation Volume: | 119 |
| Citation Year: | 2003 |
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| Text: | Removal of dissolved textile dyes from wastewater by a compost sorbent; 2003; Article; Journal; Coloration Technology; Tsui, L. S.; Roy, W. R.; Cole, M. A. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 2003 00:00 -0600 |
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