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@article{181058,
        author = {Nisarg Panchal and Anjali Nair},
        title = {Removal of COD and color using Coconut shell activated carbon},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {3794-3800},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=181058},
        abstract = {Industrial effluent contains high level of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) which are the threat to eco-system and health. This study investigates the alternative options for removal of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and color by investigating the adsorption process using Coconut shell activated carbon (CSAC) which is also a sustainable and efficient adsorbent.  Adsorbent (CSAC) was evaluated under different operational parameters such as pH, Contact time, adsorbent dosage and initial pollutant concentration. Results illustrate that Coconut shell activated carbon (CSAC) in adsorption process as adsorbent contains high adsorption capacity, achieving upto 75 % removal of COD and 99% removal of color. This thesis was carried out to reduce the load in biological treatment. This study concludes the potential of coconut shell activated carbon as cost effective, ecofriendly and efficient adsorbent, supporting its application in sustainable wastewater treatment technologies. The findings support the potential of adsorption as an efficient, economical, and scalable approach for wastewater treatment, contributing to sustainable environmental management practices.},
        keywords = {COD reduction, Adsorption, Color removal, Coconut shell activated carbon.},
        month = {June},
        }