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Production and Characterization of Eco Enzyme Produced From Fruit
Waste and Its Influence on the Aquaculture Sludge
Olgalizia Galintin
Supervisor: Dr. Nazaitulshila Binti Rasit
Bachelor of Technology (Environment)
School of Ocean Engineering
University Malaysia Terengganu
The high composition of food waste in solid waste is one of the critical environmental
issues since decomposition process produces and emit carbon dioxide and methane
into the atmosphere and causes a greenhouse effect. Therefore, this study was
conducted to characterize and determine the effectiveness of eco enzyme produced
from fermentation of fruit waste as a catalyst to treat aquaculture sludge. The
effectiveness of the eco enzyme was determined based on Total Suspended Solid,
Volatile Suspended Solid, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Total Ammonia and Total
Phosphorus with the different dilution factor of the eco enzyme (5%, 10%, 15%) for
10 days (Batch process). The results showed that the eco enzyme possesses Protease,
Amylase, and Lipase. Meanwhile, the results of the treatment process showed the
enzyme solution (10 %) was found more potent and economic in treating aquaculture
sludge. This eco enzyme are proved to effective as a catalyst and also as a solution to
reduce the composition of food waste in solid waste.
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