What is the Effect of a Magnetic Field on Dye Adsorption onto Graphite Carbon?

Abstract

This research explores the impact of magnetic fields on dye adsorption onto graphite carbon, utilizing electric currents to generate varying magnetic field strengths, as determined by the Biot-Savart law. The study demonstrates that even with small current magnitudes typically used in physics laboratories, the generated magnetic fields significantly influence dye adsorption. Through experiments with currents ranging from 1.5 A to 7.5 A, resulting in magnetic fields from 1.54 µT to 4.63 µT, we observed enhanced adsorption for congo red, methylene blue, and methyl orange. In contrast, phenol red exhibited a unique desorption pattern due to electrostatic repulsion. Temperature variations were noted but were considered to have a negligible effect on the adsorption behavior. The findings highlight the crucial role of magnetic energy density and the charge of dye molecules in the adsorption process, leading to the conclusion that magnetic fields, indeed, play a significant role in influencing dye adsorption onto graphite carbon, with potential applications in environmental conservation and industrial waste management.