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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- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 1
- Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State 4
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- Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State 142
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State 11
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Delta State 12
- Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 138
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State 17
- Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State 10