Investigation of the Potential of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) and Pressmud for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater

• Main Authors: Mohamad, Maheera, Salleh, Nurul Azita, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun, Kafi, Md. Abdul, Ahmad, Mohd Azmier, Zakaria, Nor Farhana, Chellamuthu, Vignes
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SHPMedia Sdn Bhd 2023
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/31986/1/PA%2039%206b%202023%2096-105.pdf; https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/31986/; https://doi.org/10.59953/paperasia.v39i6(b).49

Improper management of organic industrial wastes, such as empty fruit bunch (EFB) from the palm oil industry and pressmud, i.e., a by-product of the sugar refinery industry can lead to environmental problems. This study aims to investigate the potential of pressmud and EFB as adsorbent materials in...