Water pollution is an environmental crisis that requires sustainable, cost-effective remediation. Mango peels and kernels are used to make activated carbon for water filtration in this study. Phosphoric acid activation, drying, and sieving produced activated carbon. To assess AC adsorption effectiveness, ash, moisture, pH, and iodine number were measured. UV spectrophotometry was used to test mango peel and mango kernel AC adsorption of Methylene blue dye. Over time, mango peel AC showed great dye adsorption efficiency, demonstrating its microporous nature and attraction to organic contaminants. The complete hardness reduction trials showed mango peel AC could remove hardness-inducing ions from water. Functional groups responsible for adsorption efficiency were confirmed using infrared spectroscopy. The findings suggest mango peel-derived activated carbon is an eco-friendly and cost-effective water treatment material. Future wastewater treatment research should optimize activation factors and assess large-scale applications.
Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methylene Blue Adsorption Using Mango Peel-Activated Carbon
- Dyes
- Activated Carbon
- Adsorption Isotherm
- Langmuir Adsorption Isotherm
- Freundlich Adsorption Isotherm
- Objectives
- Literature Review
- Water Treatment with Agricultural Waste
- Sustainable Activated Carbon from Mango Peel
- Fruit Waste-Activated Carbon Heavy Metal Adsorption
- Waste-Derived Adsorbent Physical and Chemical Activation Comparison
- Fruit Waste Adsorbents for Sustainable Water Treatment
- Water Purification Biosorption Progress
- Mango Peel Phytochemical Properties in Water Purification
- Fruit Waste Dye Elimination Adsorbent Comparison
- Mango Byproduct Chemical Activation for Water Purification
- Sustainable Waste Management: Fruit Waste to Adsorbents
- Agricultural Waste Adsorption of Heavy Metals
- Eliminating Organic Pollutants with Fruit Waste-Derived Activated Carbon
- Fruit Waste-Based Dye Removal
- Cheap Carbon Adsorbents for Water Purification
- Innovative Mango Peel Biochar Adsorption Mechanisms
- Fruit Waste Bio Adsorbents for Sustainable Water Treatment
- Advanced Fruit Waste Carbon Adsorbent Activation Methods
- Fruit Peel Nanocomposites Improve Water Treatment
- Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Waste Adsorbents
- Surface Modification Improves Fruit Waste Adsorbent Adsorption Efficiency
- Materials and Methods
- Preparation of Activated Carbon by Mango Kernels
- Preparation of Adsorbate
- Total Hardness Determination
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusions
Objectives and Key Themes
This study aims to explore the use of mango peel and kernel-derived activated carbon as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for wastewater treatment. The research investigates the effectiveness of this activated carbon in removing methylene blue dye and reducing water hardness. The overarching goal is to contribute to environmentally friendly and economically viable water purification methods. * Utilizing agricultural waste for sustainable water treatment. * Evaluating the adsorption capacity of mango peel-derived activated carbon. * Assessing the effectiveness of activated carbon in removing dyes and reducing water hardness. * Exploring the cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits of this approach. * Investigating the chemical and physical properties of the produced activated carbon.Chapter Summaries
Abstract: This study explores the use of mango peel and kernel-derived activated carbon for water purification. The activated carbon, produced through phosphoric acid activation, showed significant methylene blue dye adsorption efficiency and effectiveness in reducing water hardness. Infrared spectroscopy confirmed the functional groups responsible for this adsorption. The research highlights the potential of this readily available, cost-effective material as a sustainable water treatment solution. Further research should focus on optimizing activation parameters and large-scale applications. Introduction: This chapter establishes the context for the research by highlighting the environmental problems caused by water pollution from industrial and agricultural sources, specifically focusing on dye and heavy metal contamination. It introduces activated carbon as an effective adsorbent for water purification and emphasizes the need for sustainable and cost-effective solutions. The chapter introduces the advantages of using fruit waste, particularly mango peels and kernels, as a readily available and sustainable precursor for activated carbon production. The use of chemical activation for enhanced efficiency is also discussed, laying the groundwork for the experimental methodology presented later in the study. Literature Review: This section extensively reviews existing literature on various aspects relevant to the study. It examines previous research on water treatment using agricultural waste, the production of sustainable activated carbon from mango peel, and the adsorption capabilities of fruit waste-derived activated carbon for heavy metal and dye removal. The review covers different activation methods, the phytochemical properties of mango peels, and comparative analyses of various agricultural waste adsorbents, providing a comprehensive overview of the existing knowledge and setting the stage for the present research. Materials and Methods: This chapter details the experimental procedures undertaken in the study. It describes the process of preparing activated carbon from mango kernels, the preparation of the methylene blue dye adsorbate, and the method for determining total water hardness. The methods employed for characterizing the activated carbon (e.g., ash, moisture, pH, iodine number) and assessing its adsorption capacity using UV spectrophotometry are meticulously explained. This section provides the reader with the necessary information to understand and replicate the experimental setup. Results and Discussion: (This section is excluded to prevent spoilers and is replaced with placeholders) This section will present the detailed findings of the experimental analyses, including the adsorption efficiency of the produced activated carbon in removing methylene blue dye and reducing water hardness. The results will be discussed, interpreting the findings and relating them to the literature review. The key factors influencing the adsorption process and the overall effectiveness of the developed water treatment material will be analyzed.Keywords
Activated carbon, mango peel, mango kernel, wastewater treatment, dye removal, heavy metal adsorption, sustainable water purification, adsorption isotherm, water hardness reduction, cost-effective remediation, environmental sustainability.
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This document provides a preview of a research study focused on using activated carbon derived from mango peel and kernels for wastewater treatment. It explores the effectiveness of this activated carbon in removing methylene blue dye and reducing water hardness as a sustainable and cost-effective water purification method.
What are the key objectives of the study?
The main objectives are to: utilize agricultural waste for sustainable water treatment, evaluate the adsorption capacity of mango peel-derived activated carbon, assess the effectiveness of the activated carbon in removing dyes and reducing water hardness, explore the cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits of this approach, and investigate the chemical and physical properties of the produced activated carbon.
What does the literature review cover?
The literature review examines existing research on various aspects, including water treatment using agricultural waste, the production of sustainable activated carbon from mango peel, the adsorption capabilities of fruit waste-derived activated carbon for heavy metal and dye removal, different activation methods, the phytochemical properties of mango peels, and comparative analyses of various agricultural waste adsorbents.
What are the key methods used in the study?
The study involves preparing activated carbon from mango kernels, preparing methylene blue dye adsorbate, and determining total water hardness. It also includes methods for characterizing the activated carbon and assessing its adsorption capacity using UV spectrophotometry.
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The results and discussion section (detailed content excluded) will present the findings of the experimental analyses, including the adsorption efficiency of the produced activated carbon in removing methylene blue dye and reducing water hardness. It will interpret the findings, relate them to the literature review, and analyze the key factors influencing the adsorption process and the overall effectiveness of the developed water treatment material.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
The keywords include: Activated carbon, mango peel, mango kernel, wastewater treatment, dye removal, heavy metal adsorption, sustainable water purification, adsorption isotherm, water hardness reduction, cost-effective remediation, environmental sustainability.
What is the main focus of the introduction?
The introduction establishes the context by highlighting the environmental problems caused by water pollution from industrial and agricultural sources, specifically focusing on dye and heavy metal contamination. It introduces activated carbon as an effective adsorbent for water purification and emphasizes the need for sustainable and cost-effective solutions using fruit waste.
What are the key takeaways from the abstract?
The abstract highlights that mango peel and kernel-derived activated carbon, produced through phosphoric acid activation, shows significant methylene blue dye adsorption efficiency and effectiveness in reducing water hardness, making it a potential sustainable water treatment solution.
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- Zakir Hussain (Author), 2024, Utilization of fruit waste for treatment of wastewater, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1573089
