Efficient Arsenic Removal from Wastewater Using Waste Tire Adsorbents

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 11 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Aruna Sudame, Manjusha Ugale, Bharat Kapgate

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V11I6P104

How to Cite?

Aruna Sudame, Manjusha Ugale, Bharat Kapgate, "Efficient Arsenic Removal from Wastewater Using Waste Tire Adsorbents," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 6, pp. 27-34, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V11I6P104

Abstract:

This research explores the utilization of waste tire adsorbents as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for removing heavy metals, with a particular focus on arsenic, from wastewater. Through a series of batch equilibrium studies, the adsorption capacity of waste tire adsorbents was evaluated under varying experimental conditions, including pH, temperature, and adsorbent dosage. The results revealed significant arsenic removal efficiencies, with waste tire adsorbents demonstrating substantial adsorption capabilities. Notably, the adsorption process was found to be rapid, achieving equilibrium within short durations. Furthermore, optimization studies elucidated the importance of pH, temperature, and adsorbent dosage in enhancing arsenic removal efficiency. The environmental and public health implications of waste tire adsorbents' efficacy in arsenic removal are substantial, offering a promising solution to mitigate arsenic pollution in water bodies. Overall, this study underscores the potential of waste tire adsorbents as a powerful and sustainable approach to address heavy metal contamination in wastewater while also contributing to waste management efforts.

Keywords:

Waste tire adsorbents, Heavy metal removal, Arsenic, Wastewater treatment, Adsorption capacity.

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