The characterization of banana blossom peel and floret as an adsorbent for the removal of manganese in groundwater

• Main Authors: Omar, Suhair, Mohd Yusoff, Nor Syahidah, Muhamad, Mimi Suliza, Hamidon, Nuramidah, Abdul Hamid, Nor Hazren, Harun, Hasnida, Mohamed Sunar, Norshuhaila, Ali, Roslinda
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Trans Tech Publications 2020
• Subjects: TD201-500 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4986/1/AJ%202020%20%2862%29.pdf; http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4986/; https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.981.362

Manganese (Mn) is one of the most serious pollutants that have negative effects on the ecosystem and water supply. The water industry faces major challenges in its treatment for contaminant and in developing an alternative product with low cost. Among various adsorbents, agriculture waste is preferr...