OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESS PARAMETERS FOR THE REMOVAL OF COPPER METAL USING BROWN ALGA PADINA GYMNOSPORA.

Abstract

The biosorption of copper on Padina gymnospora was investigated in a batch system. The relationship between the response and the independent variables was developed via the quadratic approximating function of copper sorption capacity of sorbent. From this study, it can be concluded that the copper can be removed by using a brown alga P.gymnospora which is abundant and cheaply available alga. Dry biomass of P.gymnospora proves to be cost effective and efficient to eliminate heavy metal especially copper for aquatic effluents and the process is feasible, reliable and eco-friendly. This brown alga can be recommended for the removal of copper from industrial effluents.