Biosorption of Caffeine from Contaminated Water onto Sugarcane Bagasse Biomass

Authors

  • Balqis Simran Salsabila Malaysia-Japan Advanced Research Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kampus Pagoh, Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, 84600 Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia
  • Abd Halim Md Ali Malaysia-Japan Advanced Research Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kampus Pagoh, Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, 84600 Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Bukhari Rosly Malaysia-Japan Advanced Research Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kampus Pagoh, Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, 84600 Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia
  • Nurhamieza Md Huzir Malaysia-Japan Advanced Research Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kampus Pagoh, Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, 84600 Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia
  • Pramila Tamunaidu Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Azlan Nur Rasyid Amin Malaysia-Japan Advanced Research Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kampus Pagoh, Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, 84600 Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Hazwan Hamzah Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Ahmad Hazwan Azhari Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Shahirah Shamsulbahrin Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Akmal Abdul Rahim Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia, Malaysian Rubber Board, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/sijcpe.1.1.111

Keywords:

Caffein removal, activated carbon, sugarcane bagasse, chemical activation, wastewater treatment

Abstract

Caffeine waste residue has been identified as a significant source of environmental caffeine contamination, primarily originating from the disposal of unfinished caffeinated beverages. Once released, caffeine can reach wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and eventually enter the water cycle, posing potential ecological risks. This study investigates the potential of sugarcane bagasse, a readily available and inexpensive material, as an activated carbon adsorbent for caffeine removal. The sugarcane bagasse was chemically activated using sulphuric acid to enhance pore development. Various operating parameters, including adsorbent dosage, contact time, and stirring rate, were examined to optimize caffeine adsorption. The activated carbon was characterized using Low Voltage Scanning Electron Microscopy (LVSEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Results demonstrated a maximum caffeine removal efficiency of 99.12%, highlighting the potential of sugarcane bagasse as a low-cost and eco-friendly solution for wastewater treatment applications.

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Author Biography

Abd Halim Md Ali, Malaysia-Japan Advanced Research Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kampus Pagoh, Hab Pendidikan Tinggi Pagoh, 84600 Pagoh, Johor, Malaysia

abd.halim@utm.my

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Published

2024-12-20

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1: December (2024)

Section

Articles