Cationic Surfactant-Modified Banan Stem For Adsorption Of Reactive Dye: Column Study

Abstract

Reactive Orange 16, an anionic sulfonated reactive azo dye has demonstrated that the dye was difficult to remove from the wastewater. Agricultural waste was tested for its ability to adsorb Reactive Orange 16 dye from wastewater. In this study, a surfactant modified banana stem with Cetyltrimethylammoiumbromide (CTAB) was utilized as adsorbent to remove Reactive Orange 16. The banana stem is a herbaceous and non-woody portion of the banana tree that resembles a trunk whereas it has a soft inner core and tightly wrapped leaf sheaths. Moreover, banana stem fibers, also known as musa fibers, are a biodegradable substance made by converting dried stems into short, fiber-like strands.