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May 29, 2026Journal of the Chilean Chemical SocietyOpen Access

Removal of Lead, Cadmium, Copper, Zinc, and Mercury From Water on Banana Peel Residues

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LSLIZETH JOHANNA SAMBONÍ-IMBACHÍUniversity of CaucaGCGermán Cuervo-OchoaUniversity of CaucaTVTania Milena Gutiérrez ValenciaUniversity of Cauca

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Implication

Randomized trial evaluates heavy metal retention in water using bio-adsorption from banana peels, suggesting a viable eco-friendly solution.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the effectiveness of banana peel residues in removing heavy metals from contaminated water.
  • Evaluated bio-adsorption of lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, and mercury on ground banana peel biomass.
  • Characterized materials using infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis.
  • Applied 2k experimental design assessing pH, adsorbent dose, and contact time.
  • Maximum adsorption capacity ranged from 20 to 30 mg for each gram of material used for all five metals.
  • Optimum pH for mercury was 3.0; for copper, zinc, cadmium, and lead, it was 5.0.
  • Optimum contact time for maximum adsorption was 15 minutes.

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SAMBONÍ-IMBACHÍ et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192f2dfab5b468c44189f4https://doi.org/10.4067/s0717-97072025000306424
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