A Study to Investigate the Potential of Mimosa Pudica (Sensitive Plant) Leaves in The Detoxification of Laundry Waste Water.
- Author Eze K.A
- Co-Author Dim E.C and Ugwu B.N
- DOI https://ww
- Country : Nigeria
- Subject : Chemical Engineering
Keywords : Laundry, waste water, Mimosa, Detoxification
Abstract
This study aimed to purify laundry wastewater using the leaves of the Sensitive Plant (Mimosa Pudica). The purification process primarily targets the reduction of pathogen content in the wastewater. The physiochemical properties of both the effluent and the plant leaves were determined, as well as the effects of the leaves on the properties of the wastewater. Significant differences were observed in the concentration of the parameters analyzed in the discharged laundry wastewater compared to national and international standards. It was noted that the predominant functional groups in the sensitive plant leaves are O-H stretching, N-H stretching, C=C Stretching, and C-O deformation. Reductions in pathogens, BOD and COD were observed, indicating that the sensitive plant leaves have a potential application for laundry effluent detoxification.
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