Comparison of TPH Contaminant Removal Efficiency Using Different Bioadsorbents

• Author(s): Uku Eruni Philip ; Dike John Izundu
• Paper ID: 1706223
• Page: 901-904
• Published Date: 30-08-2024
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 2 August-2024

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of various bioadsorbents—specifically sun-dried plantain stem fiber, room-dried palm fruit fiber, and room-dried banana stem fiber—in the removal of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) from contaminated water. Conducted through a series of batch operations, the research examines the impact of temperature on contaminant removal efficiencies. Results indicate that sun-dried plantain stem fiber achieved the highest TPH removal rate of 63.21% at 45°C, outperforming both room-dried palm fruit fiber (61.78% at 45°C) and room-dried banana stem fiber (55.33% at 45°C). The findings underscore the potential of these natural bioadsorbents for effective water treatment, with temperature playing a crucial role in optimizing contaminant reduction.

Keywords

Contaminants, Comparison, Bioadsorbent, TPH, Remediation

Citations

IRE Journals:
Uku Eruni Philip , Dike John Izundu "Comparison of TPH Contaminant Removal Efficiency Using Different Bioadsorbents" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 2 2024 Page 901-904

IEEE:
Uku Eruni Philip , Dike John Izundu "Comparison of TPH Contaminant Removal Efficiency Using Different Bioadsorbents" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(2)