Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles on Papaya Seed for Effective Heavy Metal Decontamination in Effluent Water
Student: Blessing Paul Ezeghaluji (Project, 2025)
Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State
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ABSTRACT
This study investigates the potential of aluminum oxide/papaya seed adsorbent as an effective adsorbent for the removal of heavy metals from effluent water. To characterize and evaluate the performance of these nanoparticles, we employed three advanced analytical techniques: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). AAS was used to quantify the metal ions removed from the effluent, providing insight into the efficiency of the adsorption process. FTIR analysis revealed the functional groups present on the plastic nanoparticles and their interactions with heavy metals, which are critical for understanding the adsorption mechanism. SEM provided detailed images of the nanoparticles' surface morphology and size.
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- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State 6
- Kenule Benson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State 18
- Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi State 4
- Kogi State University, Anyigba 2
- Kwara State College of Health Technology, offa, Kwara State 9
- Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State 20
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State 13
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State 39
- Lagos State Poly, Ikorodu, Lagos State 2
- Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State 7