Enhanced Adsorption Performance of Biochar Derived from Palm Empty Fruit Bunches for Wastewater Treatment

Biochar technology is expanding due to its benefits in enhancing soil fertility, improving soil structure, increasing crop yields, and improving crop conditions (Gai et al., 2014; Ahmad et al., 2014). Biochar usage now extends beyond agriculture, serving as an alternative fuel, in wastewater treatme...

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Main Authors: Febrina Wetri, Awaluddin Amir, Saryono Saryono, Helwani Zuchra, Suraya Nabella, Abdillah Nuryasin, Sirlyana
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Published: EDP Sciences 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/10/bioconf_safe24_05001.pdf
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author Febrina Wetri
Awaluddin Amir
Saryono Saryono
Helwani Zuchra
Suraya Nabella
Abdillah Nuryasin
Sirlyana
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Sirlyana
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description Biochar technology is expanding due to its benefits in enhancing soil fertility, improving soil structure, increasing crop yields, and improving crop conditions (Gai et al., 2014; Ahmad et al., 2014). Biochar usage now extends beyond agriculture, serving as an alternative fuel, in wastewater treatment, and in climate change mitigation (Inyang et al., 2012; Kamarudin et al., 2022). This paper investigates the physicochemical properties of biochar derived from palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) and its performance as an adsorbent. Methylene Blue in aqueous solutions was used to assess adsorption capacity and surface area. Biochar was activated using potassium hydroxide (KOH) at varying concentrations. EFB activated with 3M KOH exhibited the highest adsorption capacity compared to those activated with 2M and 1M KOH. These results were supported by data on functional groups and pore structure, observed using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method.
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spelling doaj-art-ce42e68e72d249f6b010d3ab8235887c2025-02-07T08:20:35ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582025-01-011590500110.1051/bioconf/202515905001bioconf_safe24_05001Enhanced Adsorption Performance of Biochar Derived from Palm Empty Fruit Bunches for Wastewater TreatmentFebrina Wetri0Awaluddin Amir1Saryono Saryono2Helwani Zuchra3Suraya Nabella4Abdillah Nuryasin5Sirlyana6Doctoral Programs of Chemistry, University of RiauDepartment of Chemistry, University of RiauDepartment of Chemistry, University of RiauDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of RiauDoctoral Programs of Chemistry, University of RiauCivil Engineering Department, Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi DumaiDepartment of Industrial Engineering, Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi DumaiBiochar technology is expanding due to its benefits in enhancing soil fertility, improving soil structure, increasing crop yields, and improving crop conditions (Gai et al., 2014; Ahmad et al., 2014). Biochar usage now extends beyond agriculture, serving as an alternative fuel, in wastewater treatment, and in climate change mitigation (Inyang et al., 2012; Kamarudin et al., 2022). This paper investigates the physicochemical properties of biochar derived from palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) and its performance as an adsorbent. Methylene Blue in aqueous solutions was used to assess adsorption capacity and surface area. Biochar was activated using potassium hydroxide (KOH) at varying concentrations. EFB activated with 3M KOH exhibited the highest adsorption capacity compared to those activated with 2M and 1M KOH. These results were supported by data on functional groups and pore structure, observed using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/10/bioconf_safe24_05001.pdf
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BIO Web of Conferences
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title_short Enhanced Adsorption Performance of Biochar Derived from Palm Empty Fruit Bunches for Wastewater Treatment
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url https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/10/bioconf_safe24_05001.pdf
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