Characterization of Tridax Procumbens as adsorbent: article / Umira Ayuni Murad, Noor Harliza Abd Razak and Qistina Omar

Purification techniques are used to reduce or remove the amount of toxic pollutants found in waste water. Adsorption process is considered to be most suitable and widely used techniques because of its simple operation and availability of wide range of efficient and economical adsorbents. In present study undertake, the characterization of Tridax Procumbens as adsorption is investigated. Hydrochloric acid solution is used to study the adsorption process of Tridax Procumbens towards it using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Elemental Analyser. A low-cost adsorbent was prepared from the stems, leaves and flowers of widespread weed Tridax Procumbens. Adsorption was carried out for 24 hours before being analyzed. From the result, it reveals that Tridax Procumbens is excellent adsorbent towards Hydrochloric acid.