The use of activated charcoal (M-76) prepared from low cost wood of Brausonitia paypyrifera (Paper Mulberry), for the removal of dye Basic blue3 (BB3) from aqueous solution was investigated. The linear applicability of Langergren equation points towards pseudo-first order rate expression. Activation energy of adsorption were also determined. The results indicate that Brausonitia papyripera could be employed as low cost alternative to commercial activated carbon in wastewater treatment for the removal of basic dyes.


A MANAF ,F K BANGASH ,