Removal of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in aqueous solution by chitosan-based biomaterials and orange waste
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https://doi.org/10.65093/aci.v16.n2.2025.26Keywords:
adsorption, herbicides, biopolymers, citrus peelAbstract
The most common pollutants in soil and water bodies include those derived from agricultural activities. 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is a compound belonging to the phenoxy group and is widely used as a selective herbicide. Due to its ionizable nature, it can easily migrate into water bodies, posing an environmental risk. A viable and economical alternative for its removal is adsorption using biomaterials, which combine the physicochemical properties of their components to obtain improved structural and functional characteristics. In this study, biomaterials based on chitosan and orange peel were synthesized by ionic cross-linking. The 2,4-D adsorption experiments were carried out at pH values of 3 and 5, at 25 °C. A maximum adsorption capacity of 8.3 mg g-1 was obtained at pH 3. The biomaterials were characterized by using various techniques to analyze their structural properties and possible interaction mechanisms.
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