Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Molecules, cilt.30, sa.20, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)
Water pollution, a significant environmental issue, is growing more urgent. This study evaluated the effectiveness of adsorption and electrocoagulation methods in removing Ba-sic Blue 3 (BB3), a common dye used in the textile industry, from water. For the adsorption process, linden tree leaves—often used for health benefits in existing literature—were employed, while in the electrocoagulation (EC) method, an aluminum electrode was used. The results show that the optimal conditions for adsorption were an initial BB3 concentration of 5 mg/L, 50 mL of 0.9 g Tilia L. adsorbent, 60 min, 180 rpm, 30 °C, and pH 10, achieving a removal efficiency of 99.21%. The optimal conditions for electrocoagulation were 1 L of 15 mg/L initial BB3, a current density of 2.64 mA/cm2, 15 mL of 0.2 M KCl, a reaction time of 90 min, a stirring speed of 100 rpm, and a pH of 10, resulting in a removal efficiency of 97.98%. The results indicate that linden leaves, a natural and sustainable material, showed a slightly higher removal percentage (99.21%) in the EC method over a shorter period (60 min). Conversely, the EC method also achieved a significant removal rate (97.98%, 90 min). In summary, both methods demonstrate strong BB3 removal capabilities and could help improve wastewater treatment processes.