UV-Visible Adsorption Experiment

UV-Vis spectroscopy shines a light beam through a sample and measures how much light is absorbed at different wavelengths. This technique is used to identify and quantify the presence of substances.

A cationic surfactant that is the substance being adsorbed in the experiment.

A type of clay mineral used as the adsorbent in the experiment.

The process where a substance (adsorbate) attaches to the surface of another material (adsorbent).

The amount of adsorbate that attaches to the surface of the adsorbent per unit area.

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the concentration of an adsorbate and the amount adsorbed at a constant temperature.

The potential difference between a charged particle and its surrounding ionic cloud.

A phenomenon where the zeta potential becomes positive, often indicating changes in particle interactions or stability.

A technique used to separate particles in a solution based on their size and density by spinning them at high speed.

The process of separating solids from a solution using a filter paper.

The process of preparing a solution with a specific concentration by adding a measured amount of solute to a solvent.

The starting concentration of the HTAB solution before any adsorption takes place.

The concentration of the HTAB solution after adsorption occurs.

The point on the adsorption isotherm where the surface of the adsorbent is essentially saturated with adsorbate.

The process of investigating how the properties of solutions change with varying concentrations.

The effect of concentration on the zeta potential of the solution.

The process of measuring how much light is absorbed by a sample at different wavelengths.

A graphical representation of the relationship between the concentration of a substance and its absorbance measured using UV-Vis spectrophotometer.

The process of utilizing the results of the experiment to draw conclusions and understand the adsorption phenomenon.

A description of factors or conditions that might affect the study or its interpretation.

A section of the report where the researchers discuss potential future research directions to expand upon the current findings.

The process of examining the surface of the adsorbent material to understand the details of the adsorption process.

Computer simulations that can be used to understand molecular interactions in a system.

The information gathered from various sources that support the findings and provides background context.

When the adsorbent surface reaches a point where it can no longer accommodate further adsorbate. The Adsorption Density doesn't significantly increase with higher concentrations.

Indicates the portion of the adsorbent surface that’s covered by the adsorbate, it indicates the effectiveness of the adsorption process.

The ability of a material to attract and hold molecules of a substance.

The substance that attaches to an adsorbent

The ability of an adsorbent to attract and hold molecules of a substance, measured as the ratio of the concentration of adsorbate adsorbed on the adsorbent surface to its concentration in the bulk phase.