Nonwovens of Ceramic Decorated Cellulose Based Fine Fibers for Leaded Water Purification

Author

Alejandro J. Castillo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

8-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Chemistry

First Advisor

Dr. Karen Lozano

Second Advisor

Dr. Mohammad Jasim Uddin

Third Advisor

Dr. Karen Martirosyan

Abstract

Fine fibers of cellulose acetate were Forcespun and used to make nonwoven mats of cellulose. Nonwovens were activated using a solution combustion synthesis which deposited iron nitride onto fibers. Cellulose and cellulose composite mats were tested as adsorbents for lead ion in water. Cellulose showed slightly higher adsorption capacities (mg/g) up to 1300 mg/g lead loading. Adsorption data were further analyzed using several isotherms, of which the Dubinin-Raduskevich gave the best fits.

Comments

Copyright 2020 Alejandro J. Castillo. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Castillo, Alejandro J., "Nonwovens of Ceramic Decorated Cellulose Based Fine Fibers for Leaded Water Purification" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 630.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/630