| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T22: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Advanced Materials for Harsh Environments
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| Presentation Title |
Utilization of Acacia senegal for Rubber Processing Effluent Treatment: pH Variations and Optimum Dose determination |
| Author(s) |
O. C Ize-Iyamu,, Ikhazuagbe Hilary Ifijen, E.E Ukpebor, O.K Ize-Iyamu, I.O. Bakare,, A.O Ohifuemen, N.U Udokpoh,, F.U Mohammed, , E.A Fagbemi, |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
O. C Ize-Iyamu, |
| Abstract Scope |
The investigation of the effect of pH change and optimum dose on the efficacy of Acacia senegal as a coagulant for rubber processing effluent treatment via coagulation and flocculation method was carried out. Jar test experiments were carried out with effective monitoring of the COD levels with the corresponding %COD reduction of the effluent with change in pH levels. The optimum dose of AS was also determined at the effective pH range per 100mL of the rubber processing effluent sample. The findings in this study revealed that Acacia senegal is pH-dependent as a coagulant. The highest %COD reduction recorded was 87.75 % at pH 8.3, which is alkaline with an optimum dose of 3.2g/100ml of the effluent sample. This paper suggests an adherence to the required pH for the coagulative potentials of Acacia senegal to be maximally exploited. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: At-meeting proceedings |