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
Abstract
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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- UMA UKPAI SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE (AFFL TO UNIVERSITY OF UYO) 1
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State 24
- Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State 28
- Umca, Ilorin (Affiliated To University of Ibadan), Kwara State 1
- University of Abuja, Abuja, Fct 116
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State 4
- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 362
- University of Calabar Teaching Hospital School of Health Information Mgt. 1
- University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State 239
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State 14