Abstract:
Batch experiments were conducted to investigate the possibility of using Chitosan, a bio polymer for the removal of fat originated from coconut milk. Identification of optimum parametric conditions for fat adsorptivity was conducted using a synthetic wastewater prepared from commercially available coconut milk. Chitosan powder was made into beads to avoid interferences in taking spectrophotometric readings. Experimental results indicated that chitosan is a potential substance to be used in this context.
Citation:
Peiris, A.T.D.N., Sanjeewa, G.I.N., & Gunawardena, S.H.P. (2019). Applicability of chitosan for the removal of fat from coconut milk-based wastewater [Extended Abstract]. In P.G. Rathnasiri (Ed.), Undergraduate Research Symposium Chemical and Process Engineering 2019 (pp. 50-52). Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa.
