Orange and Banana Peel Waste As Natural Coagulant in Treating Wastewater - Yom Kiro
Orange and Banana Peel Waste As Natural Coagulant in Treating Wastewater - Yom Kiro
Orange and Banana Peel Waste As Natural Coagulant in Treating Wastewater - Yom Kiro
INTRODUCTION
health. One of the key steps in this process is coagulation, which involves adding chemicals to
the water to make impurities stick together and form larger particles that can be more easily
removed. However, many conventional coagulants used in water treatment can have negative
Water is a vital resource for all living organisms, and access to safe and clean water is
crucial for public health and the environment. However, with the increasing population and
industrialization, the demand for water has risen significantly, resulting in a higher generation of
wastewater. The discharge of untreated wastewater can cause severe pollution of water bodies,
leading to adverse effects on aquatic life and human health. Therefore, wastewater treatment is
The use of natural coagulants has gained increasing attention due to their effectiveness
and eco-friendliness. Orange and banana peels are commonly generated agricultural waste
products that have been shown to contain compounds with coagulant properties. The use of these
waste products as natural coagulants in wastewater treatment could not only provide an effective
treatment option but also help to reduce waste and associated environmental problems.
Coagulation is an essential step in the wastewater treatment process, where chemicals are
added to the water to make impurities stick together and form larger particles that can be more
easily removed. However, conventional coagulants used in water treatment can have negative
environmental impacts, such as the production of toxic sludge, and can be expensive.
Orange and banana peels contain compounds that have been shown to have coagulation
properties, making them promising natural coagulants for wastewater treatment. These
compounds are mainly polyphenols, which are organic molecules that can bind to suspended
particles and cause them to coagulate and settle down. The high content of polyphenols in orange
and banana peels makes them effective natural coagulants for wastewater treatment.
Additionally, orange and banana peels are readily available and are commonly generated
agricultural waste products. Utilizing these waste products as natural coagulants not only
provides an effective treatment option but also helps to reduce waste and associated
environmental problems. Using orange and banana peels as natural coagulants is a sustainable
conventional coagulants used in water treatment, which can have negative environmental
Orange and banana peels are high in pectin, which is a natural polysaccharide that is
commonly used as a gelling agent in food and pharmaceutical industries. Pectin has also been
found to have coagulation properties, making it an effective natural coagulant for wastewater
treatment. The high content of pectin in orange and banana peels contributes to their coagulation
properties, as pectin can bind to suspended particles and cause them to aggregate and settle
down. Therefore, the pectin content in orange and banana peels can enhance their effectiveness
as natural coagulants in treating wastewater. Several studies have investigated the coagulation
properties of pectin extracted from orange and banana peels in wastewater treatment, with
promising results. The use of pectin extracted from orange and banana peels as natural
coagulants in treating wastewater is a sustainable and eco-friendly approach that utilizes an
This investigatory project aims to determine the effectiveness of orange and banana peels
as natural coagulants in the treatment of wastewater. Specifically, the project aims to investigate
the coagulation properties of the polyphenols and pectin found in orange and banana peels, and
2. How can orange and banana peels be used as natural coagulants in wastewater treatment?
3. What compounds found in orange and banana peels give them coagulation properties?
4. What is pectin, and how does it contribute to the coagulation properties of orange and
banana peels?
Hypothesis
Orange and banana peels contain compounds that have coagulation properties, mainly
polyphenols and pectin, that can effectively remove impurities from wastewater. Using these
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential of orange and banana peel waste as
natural coagulants in treating wastewater. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the
natural coagulants in removing impurities from wastewater and identify the optimal dosages and
conditions for their use. The findings of this study could contribute to the development of a
sustainable and eco-friendly approach for wastewater treatment, utilizing natural coagulants
The study also seeks to evaluate the potential of using orange and banana peel waste as a
is important because conventional coagulants can have negative environmental impacts and can
be expensive to produce, while orange and banana peel waste is a readily available agricultural
waste product that is generated in large quantities. By investigating the effectiveness of orange
and banana peel waste as natural coagulants in treating wastewater, the study can contribute to
the development of sustainable and cost-effective methods for wastewater treatment. This can
help to address the growing problem of water pollution and contribute to the sustainable
The study focuses on the potential of orange and banana peel waste as natural coagulants
removing impurities from wastewater and identify optimal dosages and conditions for their use.
The study does not investigate other types of natural coagulants or the entire wastewater
treatment process. The results of the study may be limited to the specific conditions and
parameters tested.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
al. (2018) This study investigated the effectiveness of banana peel extract as a natural coagulant
in treating turbid water. The study found that the banana peel extract was effective in reducing
turbidity, with a reduction efficiency of up to 90%. The optimal dosage of the banana peel
extract was found to be 5g/L, and the coagulation mechanism was attributed to the high content
(2018) This study evaluated the effectiveness of orange peel extract as a natural coagulant in
treating turbid water. The study found that the orange peel extract was effective in reducing
turbidity, with a reduction efficiency of up to 90%. The optimal dosage of the orange peel extract
was found to be 40 mg/L, and the coagulation mechanism was attributed to the high content of
industry wastewater" by R. K. Biswas et al. (2019) This study investigated the effectiveness of
orange peel extract as a natural coagulant in treating textile industry wastewater. The study found
that the orange peel extract was effective in reducing COD, BOD, and TSS, with a reduction
efficiency of up to 80%. The optimal dosage of the orange peel extract was found to be 1.5 g/L,
and the coagulation mechanism was attributed to the high content of polyphenols and pectin in
the extract.
"Utilization of fruit wastes as natural coagulants for wastewater treatment: A review" by
N. M. Ahmad et al. (2020) This reviews article provides an overview of the use of fruit wastes,
including orange and banana peels, as natural coagulants in wastewater treatment. The article
Research Design
The materials needed for the procedure of using orange and banana peel waste as natural
1. Orange and banana peel waste: Collect sufficient quantities of orange and banana peel
waste, wash and dry the peels, and grind them into a fine powder.
3. Glassware: Beakers, measuring cylinders, pipettes, and other glassware required for
4. Blender or food processor: A blender or food processor is needed to grind the dried
5. Drying equipment: Banana peels need to be dried before being ground into a powder.
Procedures
The collection and preparation of orange and banana peels as natural coagulants is
the first step in the wastewater treatment process because it involves sourcing and processing the
raw materials. The peels need to be collected from a reliable source and prepared for extraction.
This may involve washing, drying, and grinding the peels to a fine powder to increase their
The second step in the process is extraction, which involves extracting the coagulant
compounds from the orange and banana peels. This can be achieved through a variety of
methods, such as soaking the peels in water or using solvents to extract the compounds. The
The third step is fermentation, which may not always be necessary but can be used to
enhance the coagulation properties of the natural coagulants. Fermentation involves the
The fourth step is distillation, which is used to purify the natural coagulant and remove
any impurities or contaminants that may be present. This is important to ensure that the
The final step in the process is purification, which involves further refining and purifying
the coagulant to improve its effectiveness and stability. This may involve using filtration or other
purification methods to remove any remaining impurities. Overall, the collection, preparation,
extraction, fermentation, distillation, and purification of orange and banana peels as natural
coagulants in treating wastewater is a comprehensive process that ensures the effectiveness and
safety of the coagulant. This approach is sustainable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective, making it