KINETICS AND THERMODYNAMICS STUDIES OF THE ADSORPTION OF Cu2+ USING TEA LEAVES AND TEA FIBRE (Camellia Sinensis) AS ADSORBENTS

Pollution of waterways is increasing geometrically on daily basis and this becoming a serious threat to human health, aquatic ecosystems aquaculture, these pollutions mostly include heavy metals. These metals pose danger due their high ability bio accumulation magnifications along the food chain. Thus, aim research work determine efficiency Tea Leaves Fibre as adsorbents in removal Cu2+ from aqueous solutions. From analysis, show above 97% Cu2+during treatment waste water. The used solution shows its distinctive property good adsorbents; hence tea fibre leaves may be water containing Cu2+.