Phytoremediation model system for aquaculture wastewater using glossostigma elatinoides and hemianthus callitrichoides
The aquaculture industry has made a great contribution towards economic development of Malaysia.However, the large volume of water consumption and the wastewater discharged into the water source caused a significant environmental problem that must be controlled properly. For instance, aquaculture...
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2014
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| Summary: | The aquaculture industry has made a great contribution towards economic
development of Malaysia.However, the large volume of water consumption and the
wastewater discharged into the water source caused a significant environmental
problem that must be controlled properly. For instance, aquaculture waste may
decrease dissolved oxygen level and load high nutrient and inorganic contaminants
which subsequently would cause water deterioration. Thus, to ensure the
effectiveness of aquaculture practices, the suitable wastewater management approach
should be acquainted. Phytoremediation, which are the application of plant-based
technologies, are beginning to be accepted as sustainable and green solutions for this
issue. Therefore, this research aims to explore ecological approach by developing
phytoremediation model system in order to remediate inorganic pollutants produced by
aquaculture industry. In this paper, the efficiency of potential aquatic plants which are
Glossostigma elatinoides and Hemianthus callitrichoides to sequester cadmium and
copper were investigated. To achieve this, water sample in several ponds of selected
aquaculture area in Perak, Peninsular Malaysia was collected and analyzed in order to
identify inorganic contaminants type and concentration. As a result, cadmium,
chromium, copper, iron, lead, and zinc were among the contaminants found in the
water pond. As a result phytoremediation model system was developed using two
selected submerge aquatic plant species for three different concentrations (low,
medium and high) of cadmium and copper. This model system was run over three
different periods of time, which are week 1, week 2, and week 3. The findings of this
research suggested that the capability to sequester different concentration of heavy
metals for certain periods of time were varied between different species. The expected
outcome of this research is to introduce cost- effective and eco-friendly technology to
cater environmental pollution. Hence, having the thorough study on the effectiveness
of this technology might contribute towards sustainable aquaculture practices in terms
of ecological, economical, and social benefits. |
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