Abstract
Biosorption is a technique that can be used for the removal of pollutants from waters. A variety of biomaterials are known to bind these pollutants, including bacteria, fungi, algae, and industrial and agricultural wastes. In this work, the biosoption abilities of plantain pseudo stem towards crude oil are emphasized. Experimental and theoretical approach was used to monitor and predict the rate of biosorption using plantain pseudo stem obtained from Erema town in Ogba/Egbema/Nndoni Local Government Area of Nigeria. The rate of adsorption of Bonny light crude oil by plantain pseudo stem as adsorbent of different thicknesses were used for the process for which it was observed that the adsorbent of 1 cm thickness agreed very closely with theoretical data. Thus, this article revealed that plantain stem is useful in enhancing effective remediation of oil polluted water environment. Key words: Modeling, biosorption, crude oil, water, plantain pseudo stem, adsorbent.
Highlights
The major problem associated with oil exploitation is the spillage of petroleum hydrocarbon during transportation, offshore drilling and even during routine maintenance
The 5th sample, the sample with longest contact time, adsorbed oil about its own weight with the difference between its weight and the oil adsorbed being (5.96 - 5.12 = 0.84 g). This is pretty impressive and promising as it can be said that the adsorbent has the ability to utilize its entire volume for the sole purpose and aim of the work, which is adsorbing crude oil in water
Plantain pseudo stem which is a major agricultural waste, as it is recorded in literature, has the desired specification required of every adsorbent, as it is clearly shown from this study that plantain pseudo stem can adsorb as much oil as its own weight
Summary
The major problem associated with oil exploitation is the spillage of petroleum hydrocarbon during transportation, offshore drilling and even during routine maintenance. Investigation conducted revealed that oil spillage results in closed beaches and harbors’ high level of contaminants (Desehamps et al, 2003; Jacman et al, 2001; FRTS, 2000; Shapiro and Probstein, 1993; USEPA, 1999) It in like manner, affects fishing and hunting, which is especially detrimental for people who rely on hunting and fishing, such as many rural communities. Water sources that are intended to provide drinking water can become contaminated This project will be carried out within the above stated framework due to funds insufficiency, limited time specified for the project to be carried out and equipment available
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