Reducing TSS in hospital waste with adsorbents from corn peel

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether biochar made from corn peels (BCP) might be used as an adsorbent to lower hospital waste water’s total suspended solids (TSS). The outcomes of the experiments showed how well BCP worked to address the crucial issue of wastewater treatment. Hospital wastewater samples had much lower TSS levels when BCP was added; TSS reduction increased with biochar content. The best conditions for the adsorption process were identified, and a certain range of biochar concentration was shown to be excellent. Longer biochar-waste water contact times improved TSS removal even further. The significance of biochar as an adsorbent was highlighted by comparison with control groups, as the latter showed negligible alterations in TSS levels. The results demonstrate how BCP when combined with a 1.5-gram adsorbent and a 24-hour contact duration, can reduce TSS in hospital wastewater by up to 87.5% sustainably and economically. The study also highlights the need for more investigation and optimization to enhance the material’s effectiveness in a range of wastewater treatment scenarios.