Recovery of Struvite from Java Plum Leaves

Authors

  • P. Rajendra Prasad AU College of Engineering, Andhra University, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Y. Lakshmi AU College of Engineering, Andhra University, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • K. Nagamalleswara Rao Bapatla Engineering College (Autonomous), Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Bio-degradation, java plum leaves, struvite, aliquot

Abstract

Abstract

Bio-degradation and leaching of java plum leaves liberates phosphate and can be recovered as struvite. Quantity of P2O5 obtained recoverable is 0.3009 g of P2O5/kg of leaves.  Concentration of NaOH, ammonia, Magnesium sulphate was varied in aliquot.  Process optimum variables were 12 g of 1N NaOH, 15 ml liquor ammonia, 5 g of magnesium sulphate yields 9.398 g of P2O5/kg of leave.

Author Biographies

  • P. Rajendra Prasad, AU College of Engineering, Andhra University, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India
    Department of Chemical Engineering
  • Y. Lakshmi, AU College of Engineering, Andhra University, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India
    Department of Chemical Engineering
  • K. Nagamalleswara Rao, Bapatla Engineering College (Autonomous), Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
    Department of Chemical Engineering

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Published

2019-06-01

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2015)

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