Green Coconut Fiber Shows Promise in Removing Arsenic from Landfill Contaminants
Scientists have discovered that raw coconut fiber can effectively remove arsenic from landfill leachate, achieving over 20% removal efficiency. The natural adsorbent offers an eco-friendly alternative for treating contaminated wastewater without chemical pretreatment. This approach could help address arsenic pollution affecting millions worldwide.
Natural Solution for Toxic Landfill Waste
Researchers are reporting that green coconut fiber, an abundant agricultural waste product, can effectively remove arsenic from landfill leachate, according to recent scientific findings. The study demonstrates that untreated coconut fiber achieved over 20% arsenic removal from contaminated landfill wastewater, presenting a sustainable and cost-effective treatment option for one of the world’s most pervasive environmental contaminants.