Modification of Chitosan using Fe3O4 and Glucose and Its Application for Phenol Removal

https://doi.org/10.22146/ijc.103140

Widya Twiny Rizki(1*), Siti Marwah Lestari(2), Vindi Annisa Rahmah(3), Rd Rahmat Dauli(4)

(1) Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Adiwangsa Jambi University, Jl. Sersan Muslim, RT 24, Thehok, Jambi 36138, Indonesia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Jambi, Jl. Raya Jambi Km. 15, Muara Bulian, Mendalo Indah, Jambi 36361, Indonesia
(2) Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Adiwangsa Jambi University, Jl. Sersan Muslim, RT 24, Thehok, Jambi 36138, Indonesia
(3) Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Adiwangsa Jambi University, Jl. Sersan Muslim, RT 24, Thehok, Jambi 36138, Indonesia
(4) Department of Information System, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Adiwangsa Jambi University, Jl. Sersan Muslim RT 24, Thehok, Jambi 36138, Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


In this study, chitosan was modified with Fe3O4 and glucose to enhance its capacity and effectiveness in adsorbing phenol from organic waste. XRD analysis revealed distinct differences between unmodified chitosan and the Fe3O4/glucose-modified version, with the resulting nanocomposite showing a particle size of 17.21 nm. FTIR spectra exhibited new, sharper peaks at 531 and 544 cm−1, indicating interactions between chitosan and Fe3O4 via the nitrogen atom in the NH2 group. VSM characterization showed a saturation magnetization of 63.4 emu/g, confirming that the chitosan/Fe3O4/glucose nanocomposite is superparamagnetic. SEM analysis revealed an uneven, porous surface, while the morphology displayed dark Fe3O4 spots dispersed across a lighter chitosan matrix. The optimal adsorption condition was achieved at a contact time of 60 min, with an adsorption efficiency of 16.46%. In addition to reducing phenol content in wastewater, the modified nanocomposite also exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. This multifunctional material offers a promising solution for wastewater treatment, targeting both organic pollutants and pathogenic bacteria to help address water pollution challenges.


Keywords


chitosan; adsorption; phenol; glucose; antibacterial

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