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Structural, thermodynamics, and mechanistic insights into a tobacco-waste derived activated carbon/polysaccharide composite sponge for efficient Cr(vi) adsorption and reusability.

Ahlem Guesmi, Naoufel Ben Hamadi, Wesam Abd El-Fattah, Mohamed A El-Bindary, Mohamed G El-Desouky, Ashraf A El-Bindary

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Ahlem GuesmiChemistry Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) P. O. Box 5701 Riyadh 11432 Saudi Arabia.
Naoufel Ben HamadiChemistry Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) P. O. Box 5701 Riyadh 11432 Saudi Arabia.
Wesam Abd El-FattahChemistry Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) P. O. Box 5701 Riyadh 11432 Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed A El-BindaryBasic Science Department, Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology New Damietta 34517 Egypt.
Mohamed G El-DesoukyEgyptian Propylene and Polypropylene Company Port Said 42511 Egypt ch.moh.gamal@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6060-463X
Ashraf A El-BindaryChemical Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University Damietta 34517 Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4494-3436

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This study presents the creation of an innovative bioadsorbent a porous carbon-polymer composite, referred to as TACGC, was synthesized utilizing residues from tobacco processing and subsequently assessed for its efficacy as an adsorbent of hexavalent chromium (Cr(vi)) from aqueous solutions. The composite was fabricated by integrating tobacco-derived activated carbon into a matrix composed of guar gum and carboxymethyl cellulose, which was chemically cross-linked with itaconic acid, resulting in a stable and functional sponge-like structure. The structural and surface characteristics were investigated through various analytical techniques, including XRD, FT-IR, XPS, SEM-EDX, and BET analysis. These analyses collectively confirmed the development of a mesoporous network characterized by an abundance of oxygenated functional groups. Batch adsorption experiments indicated that factors such as pH, adsorbent dosage, initial Cr(vi) concentration, contact time, and temperature significantly impacted the removal efficiency. The observed adsorption behavior adhered to the Langmuir isotherm model, achieving a maximum adsorption capacity of 404.87 mg g

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