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Anthropogenic activities, particularly urbanization, results in the excessive presence of phosphate ions in aquatic ecosystems which contribute to eutrophication. This phenomenon poses significant environmental and health risks that necessitates novel ways in nutrient sequestration. This study explores the synthesis of a nano-sized hydroxyapatite adsorbent from calcined green mussel (Perna viridis) shells (nHAp-cGMS) through chemical precipitation and its characterization in terms of surface morphology, elemental composition, and its constituent functional groups through testing of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), respectively. Batch kinetic study and UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis) were executed to test efficiency of nHAp-cGMS in adsorbing phosphate ions. As assessed from the results, the favorable structural and chemical characteristics of the absorbent, combined with the statistical analyses indicating significant differences in varying concentrations of phosphate before and after treatment, emphasizes the capability of the synthesized adsorbent in sequestering phosphate ions present in phosphate-contaminated water samples. This study highlights the potential of a green mussel shell-based adsorbent in nutrient adsorption for environmental remediation.
"Nano-sized Hydroxyapatite Adsorbent Synthesis from Calcined Green Mussel (Perna viridis) Shells (nHAP-cGMS) for Phosphate Sequestration", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.b49-b84, January-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2601109.pdf
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