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Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal

Abdullahi Bello, Adeyinka Olusegun Adetunji, Justice Tajudeen Ayodele, Bolanle Caroline Isijola, Gbenga Samson Owolabi, Aminat Temitope Akinosun, Amao Dunmola Oyetoun, Oluwakorede Omodehin Afolabi, Olanrewaju Ebeneza Olaleye, Ruth Opeyemi Ibrahim, Abbas Abiodun Otun, Gbenga Opeyemi Adetoro, Oyinkansola Valentine Osinubi, Oqua Affiong Ambang, Adeyemi Itunu Adesola.


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Corn cob waste presents a dual role as both a waste product and a potential source of raw material for adsorbent development aimed at heavy metal removal. This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing corn cob as an adsorbent through chemical treatment and subsequent characterization. The methodology involved chemical treatment of corn cob waste, elemental composition analysis, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis to assess functional group modifications. The results indicate favorable characteristics of the treated adsorbent, including a moisture content of 6.3%, ash content of 28.7%, volatile matter of 13.9%, and fixed carbon of 51.1%. Elemental analysis revealed notable silicon content of 18 wt.% and carbon content of 32 wt.%. FTIR analysis confirmed modifications in functional groups post-treatment, enhancing adsorbent reactivity towards heavy metal ions. Furthermore, heavy metal concentration reductions post-treatment were observed, with chromium, lead, and copper experiencing substantial percentage removals of 92.7 %, 80 %, and 75 %, respectively. In conclusion, this study demonstrates the potential of corn cob waste as a valuable resource for the development of effective adsorbents for heavy metal removal, offering promising prospects for environmental remediation efforts. Further optimization of treatment protocols could enhance the adsorbent's efficiency, making it a viable option for wastewater treatment systems.
Keywords: Corn cob, Heavy metal, Adsorbent, WSP.

Key words: Keywords: Corn cob, Heavy metal, Adsorbent, WSP.


 
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Bello A, Adetunji AO, Ayodele JT, Isijola BC, Owolabi GS, Akinosun AT, Oyetoun AD, Afolabi OO, Olaleye OE, Ibrahim RO, Otun AA, Adetoro GO, Osinubi OV, Ambang OA, Adesola AI. Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal. CUJOSTECH. 2024; 1(1): 77-83.


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Bello A, Adetunji AO, Ayodele JT, Isijola BC, Owolabi GS, Akinosun AT, Oyetoun AD, Afolabi OO, Olaleye OE, Ibrahim RO, Otun AA, Adetoro GO, Osinubi OV, Ambang OA, Adesola AI. Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal. https://www.cujostech.com.ng/?mno=196622 [Access: June 22, 2026].


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Bello A, Adetunji AO, Ayodele JT, Isijola BC, Owolabi GS, Akinosun AT, Oyetoun AD, Afolabi OO, Olaleye OE, Ibrahim RO, Otun AA, Adetoro GO, Osinubi OV, Ambang OA, Adesola AI. Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal. CUJOSTECH. 2024; 1(1): 77-83.



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Bello A, Adetunji AO, Ayodele JT, Isijola BC, Owolabi GS, Akinosun AT, Oyetoun AD, Afolabi OO, Olaleye OE, Ibrahim RO, Otun AA, Adetoro GO, Osinubi OV, Ambang OA, Adesola AI. Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal. CUJOSTECH. (2024), [cited June 22, 2026]; 1(1): 77-83.



Harvard Style

Bello, A., Adetunji, . A. O., Ayodele, . J. T., Isijola, . B. C., Owolabi, . G. S., Akinosun, . A. T., Oyetoun, . A. D., Afolabi, . O. O., Olaleye, . O. E., Ibrahim, . R. O., Otun, . A. A., Adetoro, . G. O., Osinubi, . O. V., Ambang, . O. A. & Adesola, . A. I. (2024) Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal. CUJOSTECH, 1 (1), 77-83.



Turabian Style

Bello, Abdullahi, Adeyinka Olusegun Adetunji, Justice Tajudeen Ayodele, Bolanle Caroline Isijola, Gbenga Samson Owolabi, Aminat Temitope Akinosun, Amao Dunmola Oyetoun, Oluwakorede Omodehin Afolabi, Olanrewaju Ebeneza Olaleye, Ruth Opeyemi Ibrahim, Abbas Abiodun Otun, Gbenga Opeyemi Adetoro, Oyinkansola Valentine Osinubi, Oqua Affiong Ambang, and Adeyemi Itunu Adesola. 2024. Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal. Confluence University Journal of Science and Technology, 1 (1), 77-83.



Chicago Style

Bello, Abdullahi, Adeyinka Olusegun Adetunji, Justice Tajudeen Ayodele, Bolanle Caroline Isijola, Gbenga Samson Owolabi, Aminat Temitope Akinosun, Amao Dunmola Oyetoun, Oluwakorede Omodehin Afolabi, Olanrewaju Ebeneza Olaleye, Ruth Opeyemi Ibrahim, Abbas Abiodun Otun, Gbenga Opeyemi Adetoro, Oyinkansola Valentine Osinubi, Oqua Affiong Ambang, and Adeyemi Itunu Adesola. "Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal." Confluence University Journal of Science and Technology 1 (2024), 77-83.



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Bello, Abdullahi, Adeyinka Olusegun Adetunji, Justice Tajudeen Ayodele, Bolanle Caroline Isijola, Gbenga Samson Owolabi, Aminat Temitope Akinosun, Amao Dunmola Oyetoun, Oluwakorede Omodehin Afolabi, Olanrewaju Ebeneza Olaleye, Ruth Opeyemi Ibrahim, Abbas Abiodun Otun, Gbenga Opeyemi Adetoro, Oyinkansola Valentine Osinubi, Oqua Affiong Ambang, and Adeyemi Itunu Adesola. "Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal." Confluence University Journal of Science and Technology 1.1 (2024), 77-83. Print.



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Bello, A., Adetunji, . A. O., Ayodele, . J. T., Isijola, . B. C., Owolabi, . G. S., Akinosun, . A. T., Oyetoun, . A. D., Afolabi, . O. O., Olaleye, . O. E., Ibrahim, . R. O., Otun, . A. A., Adetoro, . G. O., Osinubi, . O. V., Ambang, . O. A. & Adesola, . A. I. (2024) Development of Effective Adsorbent from Corn Cob Waste for Heavy Metal Removal. Confluence University Journal of Science and Technology, 1 (1), 77-83.