Photoreduction of mercury metal (Hg) using catalyst of oxalic acid from cellulose of rice husks (Oryza sativa L.)
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· AIP Conference Proceedings
- Departement of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Pharmacy, Math’laul Anwar University, Banten (Indonesia)
- Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Pharmacy, Math’laul Anwar University, Banten (Indonesia)
- Departement of Pharmacy, Faculty of Sciences and Pharmacy, Math’laul Anwar University, Banten (Indonesia)
Photoreduction of mercury metal using catalyst of oxalic acid from cellulose of rice husks (Oryza sativa L.) is one of methods to reduce toxicity properties of the mercury metal in the society. The purpose of this research is to enhance photoreduction of mercury metal using catalyst of oxalic acid from cellulose of rice husks (Oryza sativa L.) at various concentrations. Photoreduction process is carried out in a closed reactor equipped with UV light and magnetic stirrer. Analysis of the influence of oxalic acid is determined by adding 25 mL of Hg (II) 5 ppm without oxalic acid, 25 mL of Hg (II) 5 ppm + 25 mL of oxalic acid 3 ppm, 25 mL of Hg (II) 5 ppm + 25 mL of oxalic acid 6 ppm, 25 mL of Hg (II) 5 ppm + 25 mL of oxalic acid 9 ppm, 25 mL of Hg (II) 5 ppm + 25 mL of oxalic acid 12 ppm and 25 mL of Hg (II) 5 ppm + 25 mL of oxalic acid 15 ppm. All treatments are followed by centrifugation for 15 minutes, then the concentration of Hg residual in the solution is measured by mercury analyzer. The research results showed that addition of oxalic acid concentration from the cellulose of rice husks (Oryza sativa L.) can enhance photoreduction of mercury metal. Optimum concentration reduction of mercury metal with addition of oxalic acid is obtained as many as 9-12 ppm. It can reduce the concentration of mercury metal (II) by 68.8% to 88.6%.
- OSTI ID:
- 22606723
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 1729; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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