Preliminary Study of Glucose Removal Using Biosorbents from <i>Ananas comosus </i>Leaves

The usefulness of Ananas comosus (pineapple) is not limited its fruits. This study aims to explore the removal glucose, which are present in clinical waste by pineapple leaf biosorbents derived through three pre-treatment methods. Particle size analysis showed smallest particle were from steam pre-treated and largest particles 5% alkali biosorbents. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy that lignin, hemicellulose, cellulose remained unchanged both used unused Despite large biosorbents, up 70% glucose was removed might be due improvement interfacial adhesion during treatment process.