Wastewater purification from heavy metals using broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia)

Wastewater often contains harmful heavy metal compounds that pose risks to both
human health and ecological balance. This study explores an environmentally friendly and
cost-effective alternative for removing heavy metals, specifically copper Cu(II) ions, from
wastewater using the biomass of the broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia) and its associated
microorganisms. The research also examines promising methods for heavy metal Cu(II)
desorption, allowing the biomass to be reused, safely and responsibly disposed of, and
enabling the recovery of a concentrated metal ion solution. The data obtained summarizes
heavy metal Cu(II) absorption and desorption efficiencies at different copper ion
concentrations. From the obtained absorption efficiency results, it can be concluded that
the stems and roots of broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia), together with the naturally
occurring microorganisms present in them, are suitable biosorbents for water purification
from Cu(II) ions, with an efficiency of up to 100%. The tested desorption methods showed
relatively low efficiencies compared to similar studies