Preparation of NiFe₂O₄/polythiophene nanocomposite and its enhanced adsorptive uptake of Janus green B and Fuchsin basic from aqueous solution: Isotherm and kinetics studies

Abstract

NiFe 2 O 4 /polythiophene nanocomposite was synthesized by in situ chemical oxidative polymerization of thiophene in NiFe 2 O 4 nanoparticles presence, whereas NiFe 2 O 4 nanoparticles were prepared via coprecipitation method. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Visible, and SEM, EDX techniques were used for characterization of the nanocomposite. The effect of various parameters such as adsorbent dose, contact time, initial dye concentration, and initial pH of solution on the adsorption of Janus green B (JG) and Fuchsin basic (FB) onto the nanocomposite was optimized by batch studies. The equilibrium uptake data ascribed well to the Langmuir model with maximum adsorption capacity of 143 and 498 mg/g at 303 K for JG and FB, respectively. The exceptional high adsorption capacity of NiFe 2 O 4 /polythiophene nanocomposite for JG and FB was ascribed to π-π and electrostatic interactions. Kinetics studies pointed out that JG and FB removal followed pseudo-second order model. The negative values of ΔH (JG: -47.28; FB: −38.00 kJ/ mol) and ΔG (JG: −9.347 to −6.442; FB: −14.16 to -12.85 kJ/mol) pointed out the feasibility, spontaneity, and exothermic nature of removal process. Negative value of ΔS (JG: -0.125; FB: -0.078 kJ/mol) suggested decrease in randomness at the solid/ liquid interface. The results showed that NiFe 2 O 4 /polythiophene is an appealing adsorbent for the uptake of JG and FB dyes from aquatic environment. K E Y W O R D S adsorption, Fuchsin basic, Janus green B, NiFe 2 O 4 /polythiophene nanocomposite, non-linear regression analyses, thermodynamics

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