The objective of this project work is to study the adsorption of Molasses from brown sugar using activated carbon. Cheap and eco-friendly adsorbent has been used for removal of molasses from aqueous solution. Liquid phase batch operations are to be carried out to observe the effect of various experimental parameters such as contact time, temperature (30°C, 40°C, 50°C), pH, initial concentration of molasses and adsorbent dose (0.5gm/50ml, 1gm/50ml, 2gm/50ml, 3gm/50ml, 4gm/50ml) and the

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... ditions for these parameters are evaluated. Study on adsorption isotherms is also carried out. Comparisons between granulated and powdered activated carbonis done and best out of the two is determined. The amount of molasses adsorbed per unit mass of activated charcoal was calculated by taking different concentrations of solutions for variousexperimental parameters. This project work can help in designing low cost adsorption columns. Also it can be used to purify brown sugar.