Optimization of Preparation Conditions of Novel Adsorbent from Sugar Scum Using Response Surface Methodology for Removal of Methylene Blue

Table 6

EDX of sugar scum powder and optimal adsorbent.

Element	Sugar scum powder	Optimal adsorbent
Oxygen (%)	45.73	32.87
Calcium (%)	32.99	62.55
Carbon (%)	16.96	1.16
Phosphorus (%)	1.51	0.92
Magnesium (%)	1.33	1.07
Silicon (%)	0.76	0.50
Sulfur (%)	0.43	0.58
Aluminum (%)	0.29	0.36