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ArticleScientific reports2025

Removal of methylene blue from synthetic industrial wastewater by using geopolymer prepared from partially dealuminated metakaolin.

Khaled Elewa, A F Tawfic, Mostafa Tarek, Nabil Abdullah Al-Sagheer, Nabil M Nagy

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Khaled ElewaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt.
A F TawficHead of Nuclear Engineering Department, Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt. Tawficaf@mtc.edu.eg.
Mostafa TarekDepartment of Civil Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt.
Nabil Abdullah Al-SagheerAluminum Sulfate Co. of Egypt, Cairo, Egypt.
Nabil M NagyDepartment of Civil Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt.

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Abstract

Industrial wastewater frequently contains a huge of pollutants, such as heavy metals, dyes, and organic compounds, leading to considerable environmental discharge. Methylene Blue (MB), a cationic dye extensively utilized in the textile and pharmaceutical sectors, presents significant hazards to aquatic environments and human health. Exposure to MB may result in negative effects, including dermal irritation, stomach discomfort, and possible long-term ecological consequences. This research investigates the elimination of MB from synthetic industrial wastewater utilizing a geopolymer derived from Partially De-aluminated Metakaolin (PDK) by using adsorption technique it is a simple, low-cost, and effective method for removing a variety of pollutants. The geopolymeric materials were analysed using XRF, XRD, FTIR, SEM, EDX, and BET to confirm its structure then used for MB removal. The specific surface area of the geopolymer was determined to be 9.3 m

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AdsorptionGeopolymerIndustrial wastewater treatmentMetakaolinMethylene blue removalSilicious waste of aluminum sulfate-based kaolin

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PMID40399375
PMCPMC12095607

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