TY  - JOUR
Y1  - 2023///
EP  - 150
A1  - Lawal, I.M.
A1  - Soja, U.B.
A1  - Mambo, A.D.
A1  - Kutty, S.R.M.
A1  - Jagaba, A.H.
A1  - Hayder, G.
A1  - Abubakar, S.
A1  - Umaru, I.
JF  - Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85161550945&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-031-26580-8_22&partnerID=40&md5=08bdb1ef3ee5adc9c83562c4e661b022
AV  - none
SP  - 145
ID  - scholars19275
TI  - Adsorption of Abattoir Wastewater Contaminants by Coconut Shell-Activated Carbon
N2  - Abattoir wastewater composition depends on type and number of animals slaughtered, as well as the processâ??s water requirements. As a result, it must be treated before being discharged in order to preserve the environment. The utilization and efficacy of activated coconut shell derived from agricultural waste for the removal of some recalcitrant target contaminants in abattoir wastewater were explored in this study. The use of this adsorbent as a potential replacement for advanced treatment methods was examined in a batch test. The maximum adsorption capacity was determined by varying adsorbent dosages at 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 g and at reaction time of 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 hr. At 24 hr contact time, the pH ranged between 6.7 and 8.0. The optimum dosage, reaction time and percentage removal of electrical conductivity (30 g/l, 120 hr, 56.57), ammonia (50 g/l, 48 hr, 61.55), colour (50 g/l, 120 hr, 78.6), total suspended solid (45 g/l, 24 hr, 26.64) and chemical oxygen demand (50 g/l, 24 hr, 73.28), respectively. From the results obtained, adsorption efficiency improved as adsorbent dosage was increased albeit at different reaction time. Hence, low-cost adsorbent such as coconut shell can be used as an alternative and cost-effective treatment technique for abattoir wastewater for a safe disposal. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
N1  - cited By 26; Conference of International Conference on Science Engineering Technology and Sustainability, SETS 2021 ; Conference Date: 23 December 2021 Through 25 December 2021; Conference Code:294439
ER  -