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• Published Subscription Review Article 16 Jun 2025

  Utilization of Banana Peel Biopolymer as a Natural Coagulant for Wastewater Treatment: A Sustainable Approach to Bio-Composite Applications

  By Vignesh M, Dhamothiran N, Bhuvaneshwaran E, Srinivasan A, Parameshwaran P, Dinesh S

  Abstract: This study explores an eco-innovative approach to wastewater treatment by utilizing banana peel powder (BPP) as a sustainable, low-cost bio-coagulant. Although effective, conventional chemical coagulants like aluminum sulfate and synthetic polymers are often non-biodegradable, toxic, and economically burdensome, particularly in decentralized or low-resource settings. In contrast, BPP—an agro-waste material rich in bioactive functional groups such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, and phenolic compounds—provides a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative. To enhance its …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 106–115 Read article →