Orange Peel as a Green Adsorbent for Wastewater Treatment

Abstract

This abstract will briefly examine the process of treating wastewater with natural adsorbents and discuss its operation. Impurities must be removed from wastewater through treatment before being discharged into the environment. When using traditional methods, applying procedures requiring a significant amount of energy and chemical input is frequently necessary. On the other hand, naturally occurring adsorbents have garnered much attention because they are inexpensive, highly efficient, and positively affect the environment. The surface of the adsorbent material is where contaminants adhere to and are pulled to as part of the adsorption process. There are a variety of elements that influence the adsorption capacity of an adsorbent. These factors include the chemical composition, surface area, porosity, and functional groups on the surface. The effectiveness of adsorption is also significantly influenced by many other factors, such as pH, temperature, contact time, and the percentage of starting pollutant concentration.