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Removal of chromium and copper from synthetic water samples using passion fruit peels

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In this work, modified passion fruit husk was used as biomass for the removal of chromium and copper present in the waters. PH, contact time, and particle size were considered experimental factors. Stirring speed, dosage, and temperature were considered constants. The results showed a 69% decrease in chromium using a pH 4, 90 min, and 300 μm composition. For copper, 74.4% was removed at pH 4, with 120 min and 300 μm, based on initial concentrations of 30 ppm for both metals. The results showed that passion fruit peel is a potential effective removal agent for chromium and copper in synthetic waters. This supports its possible application in the purification of metal-contaminated water, which could contribute to environmental protection.

Source: Minerva

DOI: 10.47460/minerva.v5i15.170

Authors: Yandry Adrian Santamaria Zambrano, Victor Andres Segovia Quinonez, Segundo Alcides Garcia Muente, Virginia Annabelt Sanchez Mendoza

Institution: Universidad Técnica de Manabí

Language: English

Topic: Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403176155

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