Optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of Euchema Cottonii Sp. in a packed-bed filter via Response Surface Methodology (RSM)

Heavy metal contamination is emerging as a critical environmental concern, particularly in lower to middle-income countries where rapid industrialization, inadequate waste management, and limited regulatory oversight exacerbate the problem. For this reason, the treatment of heavy metal removal by bi...

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Main Authors: Nadiah, Mokhtar, Nur Afrina Damia, Mohd Noor Afizi, S., Mohd Zaki, H, Shukor, A., Aris
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author Nadiah, Mokhtar
Nur Afrina Damia, Mohd Noor Afizi
S., Mohd Zaki
H, Shukor
A., Aris
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Nur Afrina Damia, Mohd Noor Afizi
S., Mohd Zaki
H, Shukor
A., Aris
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description Heavy metal contamination is emerging as a critical environmental concern, particularly in lower to middle-income countries where rapid industrialization, inadequate waste management, and limited regulatory oversight exacerbate the problem. For this reason, the treatment of heavy metal removal by biosorption was studied using a biosorbent derived from the Malaysia local red seaweed of Eucheuma Cottonii sp. The primary objective of this study was to optimise the performance of E.Cottonii sp. for copper removal via Response Surface Methodology-Central Composite Design (RSM-CCD). The seaweed immobilisation was prepared using 3% (w/v) of sodium alginate. Additionally, the raw and immobilised E.Cottonii sp. before and after biosorption were characterised by Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) for their morphology. The interactive effect of dosage (43-157 g) and flowrate (2-17 L/hr) was further assessed via a packed-bed column filter. Based on the result, immobilised E.Cottonii sp. showed promising performance for copper removal. The result indicated that the model fits the data with a coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.9844). The optimum conditions for a higher removal of copper using immobilised E.Cottonii sp. were a dosage = 60 g and a flow rate = 5 L/hr for 51.3% removal. In conclusion, the use of E Cottonii sp. as a potential biosorbent for copper removal could pave the way for sustainable environmental technologies.
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spelling ump-453742025-08-19T04:48:52Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45374/ Optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of Euchema Cottonii Sp. in a packed-bed filter via Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Nadiah, Mokhtar Nur Afrina Damia, Mohd Noor Afizi S., Mohd Zaki H, Shukor A., Aris TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering Heavy metal contamination is emerging as a critical environmental concern, particularly in lower to middle-income countries where rapid industrialization, inadequate waste management, and limited regulatory oversight exacerbate the problem. For this reason, the treatment of heavy metal removal by biosorption was studied using a biosorbent derived from the Malaysia local red seaweed of Eucheuma Cottonii sp. The primary objective of this study was to optimise the performance of E.Cottonii sp. for copper removal via Response Surface Methodology-Central Composite Design (RSM-CCD). The seaweed immobilisation was prepared using 3% (w/v) of sodium alginate. Additionally, the raw and immobilised E.Cottonii sp. before and after biosorption were characterised by Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) for their morphology. The interactive effect of dosage (43-157 g) and flowrate (2-17 L/hr) was further assessed via a packed-bed column filter. Based on the result, immobilised E.Cottonii sp. showed promising performance for copper removal. The result indicated that the model fits the data with a coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.9844). The optimum conditions for a higher removal of copper using immobilised E.Cottonii sp. were a dosage = 60 g and a flow rate = 5 L/hr for 51.3% removal. In conclusion, the use of E Cottonii sp. as a potential biosorbent for copper removal could pave the way for sustainable environmental technologies. IOP Publishing Ltd. 2025 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_4 https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45374/1/Optimisation%20of%20copper%20ion%20removal%20using%20immobilised%20red%20seaweed%20of%20Euchema%20Cottonii.pdf Nadiah, Mokhtar and Nur Afrina Damia, Mohd Noor Afizi and S., Mohd Zaki and H, Shukor and A., Aris (2025) Optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of Euchema Cottonii Sp. in a packed-bed filter via Response Surface Methodology (RSM). In: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 3rd International Conference for Environmental Sustainability and Resource Security, IC-ENSURES 2024 , 4 June 2024 - 5 June 2024 , Kuala Lumpur. , 1505 (012009). ISSN 1755-1307 (Published) https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1505/1/012009
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Nadiah, Mokhtar
Nur Afrina Damia, Mohd Noor Afizi
S., Mohd Zaki
H, Shukor
A., Aris
Optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of Euchema Cottonii Sp. in a packed-bed filter via Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
title Optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of Euchema Cottonii Sp. in a packed-bed filter via Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
title_full Optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of Euchema Cottonii Sp. in a packed-bed filter via Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
title_fullStr Optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of Euchema Cottonii Sp. in a packed-bed filter via Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
title_full_unstemmed Optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of Euchema Cottonii Sp. in a packed-bed filter via Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
title_short Optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of Euchema Cottonii Sp. in a packed-bed filter via Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
title_sort optimisation of copper ion removal using immobilised red seaweed of euchema cottonii sp. in a packed-bed filter via response surface methodology (rsm)
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
url https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45374/
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