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Preparation, Characterization and Application of Multi-Media Filter for
Batik Wastewater Treatment
Anis Syazlin Binti Mohamad Supian
Supervisor: Dr. Sofiah Binti Hamzah
Bachelor of Technology (Environment)
School of Ocean Engineering
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Batik industry wastewater is derived from the coloring and wax removal processes.
This study aimed to develop an application bio-filtration system for batik wastewater
treatment. Iron II sulfate (FeSO4) was used for the treatment process while sponge,
zeolite and sugarcane bagasse were used as filter media for the treatment process.
FTIR and SEM were used to determine the morphology and surface chemistry of
zeolite and sugarcane bagasse which acts as adsorbent in this process. From the
observation, pre-treatment and filtration process using the developed system was able
to reduce from COD of batik wastewater from 38 mg/L to 17 mg/L (55% removal).
TSS and turbidity were also successfully removed for almost 98% and 40%,
respectively. The findings of this study will allow comparison of each media used in
multi-media filtration as a method of satisfying present and future water quality
standards.
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