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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2026)
A novel wheat straw-derived adsorbent for efficient removal of heavy metals (Cu²⁺ and Pb²⁺) from aqueous solutions
Authors
Sayyed Aafreen Ali, Deependra Singh Raghuvanshi
Abstract
Madhya Pradesh is one of the major
wheat-producing states, generating a large amount of wheat straw as an
agricultural residue. A significant portion of this biomass remains
underutilized or is openly burned, causing environmental pollution. Heavy metal
contamination of water by Cu²⁺ and Pb²⁺ poses serious environmental and health
concerns. Therefore, a novel wheat straw-derived adsorbent is proposed for the
removal of these metal ions from aqueous solutions. The adsorption performance
will be evaluated under different experimental conditions, including pH,
contact time, adsorbent dosage, and initial metal ion concentration. The
natural functional groups present in wheat straw are expected to enhance metal
ion adsorption and improve removal efficiency. The anticipated results may
demonstrate that wheat straw-derived adsorbent is an effective, low-cost, and
sustainable material for heavy metal removal, while also promoting the
value-added utilization of agricultural waste for wastewater treatment.
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Pages:8-10
How to cite this article:
Sayyed Aafreen Ali, Deependra Singh Raghuvanshi "A novel wheat straw-derived adsorbent for efficient removal of heavy metals (Cu²⁺ and Pb²⁺) from aqueous solutions". International Journal of Chemistry Studies, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 8-10
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