Removal of oil and grease and anionic surfactants in synthetic car wash wastewater using kapok fiber: a batch-scale study

Ibrahim, Muhammad Shahrul Shafendy and Hashim, Nor Haslina (2018) Removal of oil and grease and anionic surfactants in synthetic car wash wastewater using kapok fiber: a batch-scale study. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences (MJAS), 22 (4). pp. 1-7. ISSN 1394 - 2506

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Abstract

Kapok fiber (Ceiba pentandra) is a natural sorbent that exhibits excellent hydrophobic-oleophilic characteristics. The effects of dosage, and contact time were studied in a batch study. The initial and final concentration of the oil and grease and anionic surfactants in the synthetic car wash wastewater were evaluated to determine the removal efficiency of Kapok fiber. The results show excellent performance of Kapok fiber in removing oil and grease up to 100%, achieved using 0.1 g with 10 minutes contact time. Meanwhile, highest removal of anionic surfactants was up to 46%, achieved using 3.0 g of Kapok fiber with 10 minutes contact time. Overall, Kapok fiber showed great potential as an effective oil and grease, and anionic surfactants adsorbent.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Wastewater Treatment; Car Wash Wastewater; Kapok Fiber; Oil and Grease; Anionic Surfactants
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering Technology > Department of Civil Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	UiTM Student Praktikal
Date Deposited:	25 Jan 2022 07:33
Last Modified:	25 Jan 2022 07:33
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/6000

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