@article{MAKHILLJEAS202015218983, title = {Production of KMnO4 Loaded Activated Carbon from Sacha Inchi Seed Shell by Low Activation Temperature Treatment for Methylene Blue Removal}, journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences}, volume = {15}, number = {2}, pages = {421-429}, year = {2020}, issn = {1816-949x}, doi = {jeasci.2020.421.429}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2020.421.429}, author = {Sumrit,Jenjira and}, keywords = {KMnO4,sacha inchi shell,low activation temperature,Activated carbon,methylene blue,equilibrium}, abstract = {The production of activated carbon from sacha inchi seed shell for methylene blue removal was studied. The effects of KMnO4 impregnation ratios (0-5% wt./wt.) and activation temperature (250-400°C) were evaluated. It was found that the optimum activating temperature and impregnation ratio are 350°C and 1 wt.% KMnO4, respectively. The product made under these conditions is stable and suitable for adsorption in aqueous solution. Maximum methylene blue adsorption was achieved at pH 3 and with a relative decrease to about 95-96% adsorption efficiency between pH 4 and 9. The equilibrium adsorption data showed a good fit with the Freundlich isotherm exhibiting 99.80 mggG1 adsorption capacity.} }