Oil Palm Biomass–Based Adsorbents for the Removal of Water Pollutants—A Review

Author： AHMAD TANWEER RAFATULLAH MOHD GHAZALI ARNIZA SULAIMAN OTHMAN HASHIM ROKIAH

ISSN： 1059-0501

Source： Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C, Vol.29, Iss.3, 2011-07, pp. : 177-222

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Abstract

This article presents a review on the role of oil palm biomass (trunks, fronds, leaves, empty fruit bunches, shells, etc.) as adsorbents in the removal of water pollutants such as acid and basic dyes, heavy metals, phenolic compounds, various gaseous pollutants, and so on. Numerous studies on adsorption properties of various low-cost adsorbents, such as agricultural wastes and its based activated carbons, have been reported in recent years. Studies have shown that oil palm–based adsorbent, among the low-cost adsorbents mentioned, is the most promising adsorbent for removing water pollutants. Further, these bioadsorbents can be chemically modified for better efficiency and can undergo multiple reuses to enhance their applicability at an industrial scale. It is evident from a literature survey of more than 100 recent papers that low-cost adsorbents have demonstrated outstanding removal capabilities for various pollutants. The conclusion is been drawn from the reviewed literature, and suggestions for future research are proposed.