IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology (IJEMT )

E-ISSN 2504-8848
P-ISSN 2695-2149
VOL. 11 NO. 4 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijemt.vol.11.no4.2025.pg242.251

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Development Of Low-Cost Bio-Composite from Agricultural By- Products for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

Mejeh Kingsley Ikechukwu, Nwadinobi, Chibundo Princewill

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Abstract

With the existing stages of industrial growth, it is quite challenging to stop organic pollutants and harmful heavy metals from tainting water. Therefore, treating polluted water and reusing it is a worldwide issue. This study showcases the use of a new combination of Moringa Oleifera seed powder and activated carbon made from corn cobs, which effectively eliminates a variety of organic and inorganic contaminants at the same time for the recycling of both industrial and household wastewater. In this research, a collection of innovative composite materials has been created and thoroughly analyzed. The cutting-edge uniqueness of these materials for the simultaneous removal of organic pollutants and inorganic heavy metals has been shown, with the new bio-based composite achieving a removal effectiveness of over 90% for each contaminant.

keywords:

Bio-Composite, Wastewater Treatment, corn cobs activated carbon, Moringa Oleifera

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