Effects of Temperature and Agitation on the Kinetics of Vegetable Oil Adsorption onto Kapok Fiber

Rosniza  Hussin; Raja Adibah  Raja Ahmad; Ahmad Muzameer  Azman; Muhammad Adam  Bukhori Hamidon; Zawati  Harun; Muhamad Zaini  Yunos; Ainun Rahmahwati  Ainuddin

doi:10.37934/arefmht.18.1.8193

Authors

Rosniza Hussin Nano Structure and Surface Modification (NanoSurf), Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM), 86400 Malaysia
Raja Adibah Raja Ahmad Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400, Johor, Malaysia
Ahmad Muzameer Azman Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400, Johor, Malaysia
Muhammad Adam Bukhori Hamidon Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Hub Pendidikan Pagoh, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
Zawati Harun Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400, Johor, Malaysia
Muhamad Zaini Yunos Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400, Johor, Malaysia
Ainun Rahmahwati Ainuddin Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/arefmht.18.1.8193

Keywords:

Kapok fiber, oil adsorption , kinetic study, agitation, oil adsorption

Abstract

The unique properties of this natural fiber have sparked interest among researchers, opening possibilities for its potential use in oil spill cleanup. The oil adsorption may be influenced by temperature and agitation as revealed by past studies. This research focuses on both agitation speed at maximum of 200 rpm and temperature ranges from 30°C to 90°C in adsorption process to find an optimal condition to enhance the oil adsorption process. The analysis and characterization of kapok fiber by using scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and contact angle analysis that provided understandings into the structural and surface morphology of kapok fiber before and after oil adsorption. From the SEM morphology the kapok fiber observes the waxy surface and hollow lumen and porous structures believed can provide substantial capacity for oil storage.