The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater
Manganese (Mn) is one of the most serious pollutants that have negative effects on the ecosystem and water supply. The water industry faces major challenges in its treatment for contaminant and in developing an alternative product with low cost. Among various adsorbents, agriculture waste is preferr...
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| author | Omar, Suhair Mohd Yusoff, Nor Syahidah Muhamad, Mimi Suliza Hamidon, Nuramidah Abdul Hamid, Nor Hazren Harun, Hasnida Mohamed Sunar, Norshuhaila Ali, Roslinda |
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| description | Manganese (Mn) is one of the most serious pollutants that have negative effects on the ecosystem and water supply. The water industry faces major challenges in its treatment for contaminant and in developing an alternative product with low cost. Among various adsorbents, agriculture waste is preferred due to its biodegradability and availability. The removal of manganese (Mn) from groundwater was investigated using two different adsorbents which are banana blossom peel and floret. SEM analysis shows the formation of microporous structure for both banana blossom peels and floret while FTIR analysis confirms the functional group of strong hydroxyl group that responsible for the adsorption process. The water quality index for the groundwater sample was classified into class III which required extensive treatment. Batch adsorption experiments revealed that both adsorbents had maximum removal efficiency using 0.5 g adsorbent dosage. The banana blossom peel reduces Mn to 0.10 mg/L with 81.1% removal, while the banana blossom floret reduces Mn concentration to 0.12 mg/L with 77.7% removal. |
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| spelling | uthm-49862022-01-03T02:49:55Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4986/ The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater Omar, Suhair Mohd Yusoff, Nor Syahidah Muhamad, Mimi Suliza Hamidon, Nuramidah Abdul Hamid, Nor Hazren Harun, Hasnida Mohamed Sunar, Norshuhaila Ali, Roslinda TD201-500 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes Manganese (Mn) is one of the most serious pollutants that have negative effects on the ecosystem and water supply. The water industry faces major challenges in its treatment for contaminant and in developing an alternative product with low cost. Among various adsorbents, agriculture waste is preferred due to its biodegradability and availability. The removal of manganese (Mn) from groundwater was investigated using two different adsorbents which are banana blossom peel and floret. SEM analysis shows the formation of microporous structure for both banana blossom peels and floret while FTIR analysis confirms the functional group of strong hydroxyl group that responsible for the adsorption process. The water quality index for the groundwater sample was classified into class III which required extensive treatment. Batch adsorption experiments revealed that both adsorbents had maximum removal efficiency using 0.5 g adsorbent dosage. The banana blossom peel reduces Mn to 0.10 mg/L with 81.1% removal, while the banana blossom floret reduces Mn concentration to 0.12 mg/L with 77.7% removal. Trans Tech Publications 2020 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4986/1/AJ%202020%20%2862%29.pdf Omar, Suhair and Mohd Yusoff, Nor Syahidah and Muhamad, Mimi Suliza and Hamidon, Nuramidah and Abdul Hamid, Nor Hazren and Harun, Hasnida and Mohamed Sunar, Norshuhaila and Ali, Roslinda (2020) The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater. Materials Science Forum, 981. pp. 362-368. ISSN 0255-5476 https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.981.362 |
| spellingShingle | TD201-500 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes Omar, Suhair Mohd Yusoff, Nor Syahidah Muhamad, Mimi Suliza Hamidon, Nuramidah Abdul Hamid, Nor Hazren Harun, Hasnida Mohamed Sunar, Norshuhaila Ali, Roslinda The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater |
| title | The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater |
| title_full | The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater |
| title_fullStr | The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater |
| title_full_unstemmed | The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater |
| title_short | The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater |
| title_sort | characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater |
| topic | TD201-500 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes |
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