@misc{10481/106839,
year = {2025},
month = {8},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/106839},
abstract = {This study focused on the comprehensive characterization of the adsorbent obtained from
rice husk, which was selected for its high adsorption capacity in iodine solution (IS) and
methylene blue solution (MBS). This was achieved with adsorbents prepared by a combined treatment involving calcium carbonate prior to carbonization and activation with
phosphoric acid. Characterization was performed using advanced techniques, such as
scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), laser light diffraction
and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), which allowed for the evaluation of the
adsorbent’s microstructure and composition. The results revealed a complex structure
of the adsorbents with interconnected pores, which facilitates efficient adsorption in IS
and MBS and the standard indicators to evaluate adsorption capacity. The novelty of
this study lies in the application of advanced characterization techniques to optimize the
adsorbent properties and understand how preparation conditions affect the adsorbent’s
microstructure. The characterized adsorbent materials in this study presented great potential for applications in water treatment and industrial processes, offering an economical
and environmentally sustainable solution. Promoting the use of rice husks in the production of adsorbents contributes to the circular economy, reducing production costs and
environmental pollution. The results suggested that these materials are effective in the
removal of pollutants, which make them relevant for practical applications in water and
soil bioremediation.},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Rice husk},
keywords = {Adsorbent microstructure},
keywords = {Dye removal},
title = {Characterization of Rice Husk-Based Adsorbent for Iodine and Methylene Blue Solutions},
doi = {10.3390/pr13092748},
author = {Cadme-Arévalo, María Lorena and Campisi Cadme, Raisha Lorena and Arreaga Cadme, Thais Sarah and Villamar-Torres, Ronald Oswaldo and Fernández González, Javier and Benavente Herrera, José and Geijo López, Alda and Aransiola, Sesan Abiodun and Maddela, Naga Raju},
}