Simultaneous Removal of Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic Ions from Bivalve Species Using Adsorption Method

Bivalve such as blood cockle ( Tegillarca granosa ) feeds by filtering the suspended particle in water including heavy metals and eventually accumulate fleshes. contaminated with might be consumed human which later could have been exposed to toxicity. Therefore, this study was conducted investigate effectiveness of adsorption process towards removal lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As) ions from T. . The findings found that initial concentration Pb As exceeded permissible limits set WHO. To remove granosa, an procedure carried out using lemon mango peels natural waste adsorbents. presence hydroxyl carboxylic functional groups shown FTIR spectra, aided enhancement process. A series tests were performed various parameters dosage adsorbents, contact time, temperature reaction. highest percentages Pb, Cd, 59.65%, 88.89%, 67.54% respectively. Meanwhile, maximum 70.18% for 100% 84.71% As. In conclusion, effective removing Whereas both ability become naturals adsorbent