Biosorption of Procion Magenta and Black Azabache textile dyes using banana and carrot peel waste: a comparative analysis of pure and blended systems.
Patil SB, Singh R
Phytoremediation
The banana peels and carrot tops you toss in the compost could be quietly solving one of fashion's dirtiest secrets: the rivers and streams near textile factories that run bright pink or black from synthetic dyes.
Researchers tested whether scraps from banana and carrot plants could soak up harmful synthetic dyes used in fabric dyeing before that contaminated water reaches rivers. They found these peels work well as natural sponges for the dyes, even when multiple dye colors are mixed together. This means cheap, biodegradable plant waste could replace expensive industrial chemicals in cleaning up textile factory water.
Key Findings
Best dye removal occurred at a concentration of 100 mg/L, suggesting an optimal loading point for these biosorbents
Both banana peel and carrot peel waste were effective at adsorbing Procion MX Magenta (a pure dye) and Black Azabache (a blended multi-dye formulation)
This is the first comparative study evaluating pure vs. blended dye systems using these two agricultural waste biosorbents side by side
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Banana and carrot peels — kitchen waste most people throw away — can effectively remove toxic textile dyes from wastewater, offering a cheap, plant-based alternative to industrial water treatment chemicals.
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The textile industry generates large volumes of toxic dye-laden wastewater, necessitating sustainable treatment strategies. This study presents the first comparative evaluation of the adsorption of...
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