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Experimental Result Paper | Environmental Science Studies | Indonesia | Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024 | Popularity: 5.6 / 10
Evaluating Coconut Shell and Rice Husk Charcoal for Heavy Metal Adsorption in Green Mussels form Jakarta Bay
Kusrini Wulandari, Sri Ani, Ai Emalia Sukmawati, Bina Rachma Permatasari
Abstract: In Jakarta Bay, green mussels are significant for their nutritional value but face contamination from heavy metals. Despite their nutritional value, these mussels are frequently the cause of food poisoning due to the significant concentrations of heavy metals such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), and tin (Sn). This study evaluates the effectiveness of coconut shell and rice husk charcoal as adsorbents for mercury and cadmium in green mussels, this study intends to determine the active charcoal content from variations of coconut shell charcoal and rice husk. Over the course of two years, this study was carried out in two stages. Results from Phase I showed that rice husk was less effective at absorbing mercury from green mussels the higher its composition percentage. The efficacy of cadmium levels in water treated with activated charcoal made from rice husks and coconut shells shown that both materials had good adsorption capacities, according to the research's Phase II results. Based on the stability test using the gravimetric analysis method, sample A has the lowest water and ash content compared to the other four samples. . The results demonstrate the high adsorption capabilities of both materials, with specific variations in performance. This research underlines the potential of using agricultural waste for environmental health applications.
Keywords: Heavy metal adsorption, environmental health, agricultural waste, green mussels, activated charcoal
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024
Pages: 212 - 222
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241202091755
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