Optimization of the removal of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin by composite aerogels based on PVA/agar/maltodextrin

Abstract

In this study, we used a synthetic aerogel based on PVA/agar/maltodextrin to remove the antibiotic ciprofloxacin (CFX) from aqueous media. Response surface method (RSM) is used to study the relationship between the factors affecting the adsorption process, thereby optimizing the adsorption efficiency, and making decisions on improving the adsorption process better sub. The research results obtained are as follows: pH2, initial CFX concentration 51 mg L−1, adsorbent dosage 0.16 g L−1, adsorption time 120 min, and temperature 51.5 °C reached the maximum adsorption capacity. The maximum additive is 38.63 mg g−1. The experimental data agree with the pseudo-quadratic kinetic model and the Langmuir and Temkin isotherm models. The composite aerogel adsorbent (AE) in this study is a potential candidate for adsorbent to remove antibiotic contamination in aqueous media.