Bimo Tri Goutomo, Seong Yeop Han, Dian Majid, Il-Kyu Kim
Acid violet 19 (AV19) dye is used in many fields, including photographic film, inks, leather, and textiles. Potassium ferrate (VI) (Fe(VI)) represents a novel oxidant, notable for its strong oxidative capabilities, stability, and environmental sustainability. This research investigates the decolorization and mineralization of AV19 through the application of Fe(VI), with a particular emphasis on essential parameters, including pH, molar ratios, and temperature variations. The study ascertained that the optimal conditions for AV19 oxidation are a pH of 7.0, a molar ratio of AV19: Fe(VI) of 1:5, and a temperature of 45 °C with a reaction time of 12 min. The decolorization efficiency achieved was approximately 98%, and the mineralization was 31%. The degradation process yielded intermediates, such as sulfonic acid derivatives, benzoic acid, benzene, and cyclohexane compounds, which were further oxidized into acetic acid, carbon dioxide, and water. Comprehensive computational toxicity evaluations confirmed that both the intermediates and the final products are non-toxic. © 2026 by the authors.
Advanced Water Tech Lab, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea; Department of Environmental Engineering, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya, Surabaya, 60234, Indonesia
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