Investigation of thorium(IV) removal utilizing reduced graphene oxide-zinc oxide nanofibers via response surface methodology

Ikbal Gozde Kaptanoglu; Sabriye Yusan; Umit H. Kaynar; Sule Aytas; Sema Akyil Erenturk; Iro Dianellou

doi:10.1007/s10967-025-10095-1

Investigation of thorium(IV) removal utilizing reduced graphene oxide-zinc oxide nanofibers via response surface methodology

Ikbal Gozde Kaptanoglu^*
, Sabriye Yusan
, Umit H. Kaynar
, Sule Aytas
, Sema Akyil Erenturk
, Iro Dianellou

^*Corresponding author for this work

Energy Institute

Ege University
Izmir Bakircay University
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Abstract

This study examines the removal of Th(IV) ions from aqueous solutions using reduced graphene oxide-zinc oxide (rGO-ZnO) nanofibers synthesized via electrospinning. The nanofibers were characterized using XRD, SEM, FTIR, XPS, and zeta potential measurements. Response surface methodology optimized adsorption parameters, including pH, temperature, Th(IV) concentration, and adsorbent dosage. The Freundlich isotherm indicated heterogeneous adsorption, and thermodynamic analysis revealed an endothermic process with enhanced efficiency at higher temperatures. The maximum adsorption capacity was 99.73 mg/g, demonstrating the high performance of rGO-ZnO nanofibers. Competitive adsorption studies demonstrated high selectivity for Th(IV), demonstrating the potential of rGO-ZnO nanofibers for radioactive wastewater treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	6663-6676
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Volume	334
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-025-10095-1
Publication status	Published - Sept 2025

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Adsorption
Reduced graphene oxide
Response surface methodology
Thorium(IV)
Zinc oxide nanofibers

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Investigation of thorium(IV) removal utilizing reduced graphene oxide-zinc oxide nanofibers via response surface methodology

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