Enhancing accessibility to water treatment: An economical and sustainable method for producing a moringa oleifera-based natural coagulant through paper filtration
2024

A Simple Method for Making a Natural Water Cleaner from Moringa Seeds

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Author Information

Author(s): Danieli Soares de Oliveira, Raynara Souza do Nascimento, Clainer Bravin Donadel

Primary Institution: Federal Institute of EspĂ­rito Santo

Hypothesis

Can a simplified method for producing a natural coagulant from Moringa oleifera seeds improve water treatment accessibility in resource-limited areas?

Conclusion

The study found that a natural coagulant made from Moringa oleifera seeds can effectively remove turbidity from water in under 30 minutes.

Supporting Evidence

  • The method produces a coagulant in less than 30 minutes.
  • Complete turbidity removal was achieved with just 5 mL of coagulant per liter of water.
  • Natural coagulants are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

Takeaway

This study shows how to make a natural water cleaner from Moringa seeds quickly and easily, helping people get clean water without complicated methods.

Methodology

The method involves peeling and grinding Moringa oleifera seeds, stirring them with water, and filtering through paper to produce a natural coagulant.

Limitations

The study did not evaluate the long-term storage of the coagulant or its performance in highly polluted water.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.mex.2024.103060

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