The effect of CaO doping in activated carbon composite as a heavy metal adsorbent in water

Abstract

Lead (Pb) is a dangerous heavy metal that can settle in marine animals, and it will have a bad impact on our health. One of the efforts to reduce the stream's levels of hazardous metals is by using the adsorption method. This study aimed to determine the effect of CaO doping on activated carbon composites on the physical properties of water and its ability to absorb Pb. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy was conducted to determine the remaining Pb content after the adsorption process. Based on the results, it was found that the doping of CaO in activated carbon composites affected the physical properties of water-based on parameters of pH, EC, TDS, temperature, and turbidity. The water quality test results have met the PerMenKes standard No: 416/MENKES/PER/IX/1990, with the water quality obtained having a pH value of 7, EC 313.00 µs/cm, TDS 156.50 ppm, temperature 29, and turbidity 3.95 NTU. Besides that, the addition of CaO mass to activated carbon composites affects Pb metal's adsorption ability, where CaO doping can increase the absorption of Pb.