Optimizing Adsorption Conditions for Peat as a Biosorbent for Iron in an Aqueous Solution
Heavy metal contamination in water resources poses a significant threat to public health, especially in regions where water scarcity limits access to proper purification methods. In regions where reliable water treatment infrastructure is limited, finding accessible and sustainable water purification solutions is vital to mitigating significant health risks. This study investigated the adsorption of iron from aqueous solution using peat as a biosorbent. Different batch adsorption experiments were conducted using different initial iron concentrations at 25 spm conditions for twenty four hours to ensure equilibrium. The results showed measurable removal of iron from solution (~36%) with adsorption behavior dependent on initial concentration, as demonstrated by Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. These findings support the effectiveness of peat as a natural adsorbent for iron removal and its potential as a low cost material for water purification in resource limited settings.