Decolorization of Diazo Dye Ponceau S by Fenton Process

  • Muhammad Muslim Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
  • Md. Ahsan Habib Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
  • Tajmeri Selima Akhter Islam Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
  • Iqbal Mohmmad Ibrahim Ibrahim Ismail The Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • Abu Jafar Mahmood Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh

Abstract

An attempt has been taken to decolorize and mineralize Ponceau S (PS), a diazo dye, in aqueous solution by Fenton process. Effects of solution pH, concentrations of H2O2, Fe(II) and PS on the decolorization of PS have also been studied through batch experiments. About 90% decolorization was found under the optimal conditions [PS]: [H2O2]: [Fe(II)] = 1:12:2 and [H2O2]/[Fe(II)] = 6 at pH 2.85 in 40 minutes. The overall results revealed that mineralization was rather slower as compared with the decolorization. 

Published
Jun 3, 2013
How to Cite
MUSLIM, Muhammad et al. Decolorization of Diazo Dye Ponceau S by Fenton Process. Pakistan Journal of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry, [S.l.], v. 14, n. 2, p. 7, june 2013. ISSN 2221-5255. Available at: <https://pjaec.pk/index.php/pjaec/article/view/219>. Date accessed: 04 dec. 2023.