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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- Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadijia, Jigawa State 3
- Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno State 15
- Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State 1
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State 254
- College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Mando Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State 1
- College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State 8
- College of Education, Akwanga (affl To Ahmadu Bello Univ, Zaria) 1
- College of Education, Eha Amufu, (Affliliated To Unn), Enugu State 1
- College of Education, Warri (Affiliated To Delta State Uni, Abraka), Delta State 1
- College of Health Technology, Calabar, Cross River State 1