CUBAN NATURAL CLAYS IN THE ADSORPTION OF ORGANIC DYE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

• Lic. Sheila Alfonso Martín

• English

• adsorption
• clays
• congo red
• dye
• pollution

The increasing contamination of natural ecosystems and the imminent danger that this represents for life demands the implementation of efficient decontamination methods. The adsorption processes based on natural clays have proven to be the best alternative for the elimination of dangerous and little biodegradable substances such as organic dyes, key components in the production of textiles, leather and paper [1]. The use of these adsorbents is very stimulating given their low price, abundance an...