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An Alternative Activated Carbon from Agricultural Waste on Chromium Removal

Mahmudi Mohammad, Arsad Sulastri, Amelia Mega Charisma, Rohmaningsih Hajar Alviyyah, Prasetiya Fiddy Semba

Journal of Ecological Engineering

2020

Vol. 21, nr 8

1--9

Corn cobs and bagasse are materials used for making activated carbon that are easy to find. Additionally, they are agricultural waste that cannot be consumed. This study aims to analyze the potential of activated carbon from agricultural waste, namely corn cobs and bagasse, in reducing the levels of chromium heavy metal, and to analyze the dose of activated carbon from agricultural waste which is effective in reducing the chromium levels in the batik waste. The method used was experimental with a completely randomized factorial design. The doses of activated carbon used were 0.5, 1.5, and 2.5 g. Meanwhile, the contact times used were 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes. The results showed that the initial chromium content was 0.144 mg•L-1, and after given treatment it decreased to below 0.024 mg•L-1. The activated carbon from corn cobs and bagasse was able to reduce the chromium levels with the most effective dose of 2.5 g•L-1 and a contact time of 120 minutes. Meanwhile, the water quality parameters showed temperature stability (23–25°C) during the experimental period, while the pH increased to 9–11.

Phycoremediation of mercury in the aquatic environment

Musa Muhammad, Arsad Sulastri, Kilawati Yuni, Hartiono Robroy Freebela, Fajrin Ilyasa, Sari Luthfiana Aprilianita., Prasetiya Fiddy Semba

Environment Protection Engineering

2020

Vol. 46, nr 4

69--76

Phycoremediation refers to the technology of using microalgae to reduce pollutants in the aquatic environment. The purpose of this study was to analyze the reduction of mercury heavy metal in the media by using several species of microalgae such as Spirulina maxima, Nannochloropsis oculata, Chlorella vulgaris, and Porphyridium cruentum. The algae were exposed to mercury during eight days of cultivation. A randomized design was set with three different concentrations of mercury, namely 1, 3, and 5 mg/dm3, with three replications for each concentration. The initial concentration of microalgae was set to 10 000 cells/cm3 for S. maxima and N. oculata, while the concentration for C. vulgaris and P. cruentum was set to 100 000 cells/cm3. The concentration of mercury was measured at the beginning (1st day), the middle (4th day), and the end of microalgae cultivation (8th day) by using the atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) tool. The result demonstrated a reduction of mercury concentration during the experiment in all experimental media, where the highest reduction was found at 1 mg/dm3 (p < 0.05). In conclusion, microalgae have their limited ability to absorb and adsorb heavy metals. Therefore, the utilization of low-concentration microalgae on reducing heavy metal such mercury is recommended and merits further investigation.