The study titled "Removal of lead and fluoride from contaminated water using exhausted coffee grounds based bio-sorbent" by A. Naga Babu et al., published in the Journal of Environmental Management in 2018, explores an innovative approach to address water pollution caused by industrial and anthropogenic activities. This research focuses on using exhausted coffee grounds, a common industrial waste, as a bio-sorbent for the removal of lead and fluoride from contaminated water.
Lead and fluoride have been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as highly toxic environmental pollutants with severe health impacts. The proposed method leverages acid-activated coffee grounds to enhance their adsorption properties. The effectiveness of these grounds as bio-sorbents was examined through various scientific techniques, such as Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectral analysis. These analyses confirmed the structural and elemental changes before and after adsorption, demonstrating the material’s capacity to remove lead and fluoride from water.
The adsorption process was found to follow the Langmuir isotherm model, indicating monolayer adsorption on a homogeneous surface. Thermodynamic analysis showed that the process was spontaneous and followed a physical adsorption mechanism. Additionally, kinetic studies indicated that the adsorption process was well-defined and predictable.
This study highlights the potential of utilizing waste materials like coffee grounds in developing cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for water purification, specifically targeting hazardous contaminants like lead and fluoride.
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