Adsorption – Adsorption is defined as the adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules to a surface which creates

a film of the adsorbate on the surface of the adsorbent. Adsorption is commonly used in wastewater
treatment including the effluent from sugar industry. Activated charcoal, fly ash, Mgo, Bentonite, and
Lignite are adsorbents that can be used in treating the effluent of the sugar industry. The adsorbents
mentioned above can be very helpful in effluent treatment due to its 80% efficiency in the removal of
TDS, TSS, and oil and grease. They can also lower COD, BOD, color, and smell. According to the study of
Sunitha and Rafeeq in 2009, activated carbon is the most effective among them. Though activated carbon
is very effective in its purpose, it is ten times more expensive than Bentonite and Lignite. Even though
activated carbon is a little more effective than Bentonite and Lignite, the latter adsorbents will be used in
this study because they are less expensive but are still highly effective (Sunitha & Rafeeq, 2009). The spent
adsorbents can be easily disposed together with wood and coal in the boiler which could increase calfornic
values due to the adsorbed substances that was converted into carbon dioxide and water.

REFERENCE/S:

Sunitha, M. & Rafeeq, M. A. (2009). Sugar industry wastewater treatment using adsorption. Jr. of
Industrial Pollution Control 25 (2), 139-140

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