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    Sustainable magnetic biochar from agro-aquacultural waste for efficient Pb(II) and Cd(II) removal: Machine learning–assisted optimization and techno-economic evaluation
    (2026-05-15)
    Limmun, Wanida
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    Limmun, Warunee
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    Prangmoo, Yasumin
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    Ishikawa, Nao
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    Borkowski, John J.
    This study presents the sustainable synthesis and optimization of magnetic biochar derived from agro-aquacultural waste, specifically rubber seed shells and oyster shells (MRO), for the efficient removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous solutions. MRO was synthesized via FeCl<inf>3</inf> activation and co-pyrolysis, enhancing adsorption capacity and magnetic recoverability. Process optimization was performed using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and a Genetic Algorithm–Backpropagation Neural Network (GA–BPNN), with experimental validation confirming RSM-predicted conditions. The optimized MRO achieved high adsorption capacities of 709.99 mg/g for Pb(II) and 332.98 mg/g for Cd(II), following Langmuir and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. Mechanistic analysis identified surface complexation, ion exchange, electrostatic interaction, and precipitation as key pathways. MRO demonstrated excellent reusability, maintaining over 90% Pb(II) removal efficiency after 11 regeneration cycles. Techno-economic and environmental assessments revealed a low production cost (23 THB/kg), modest energy consumption (2.5 kWh/kg), and a reduced carbon footprint (0.50 kg CO<inf>2</inf>/kg). These results underscore the potential of MRO as a cost-effective and scalable adsorbent for sustainable wastewater treatment applications.
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    Sustainable tropical fruit peel waste biochars for enhanced cadmium and lead adsorption: mechanistic insights and optimization using response surface methodology and backpropagation neural networks
    (2025-08-01)
    Limmun, Wanida
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    Limmun, Warunee
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    Maneesri, Wisit
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    Pewpa, Orrawan
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    Chungcharoen, Thatchapol
    Heavy metal contamination, particularly from cadmium (Cd(II)) and lead (Pb(II)), presents a severe environmental challenge due to its toxicity and persistence. This study explores an innovative approach by utilizing abundant yet underutilized tropical fruit peel waste to produce biochars that serve as effective, sustainable adsorbents for heavy metal remediation. Biochars derived from banana peels (BP) and Monthong durian shells (DS) were synthesized via pyrolysis at 400–800 °C and evaluated for their physicochemical properties and adsorption efficiency. The DS600 biochar exhibited the highest adsorption capacity, removing Cd(II) (40.37 mg/g) and Pb(II) (51.74 mg/g), surpassing BP600 (40.22 mg/g and 47.23 mg/g, respectively). This study introduces a dual-modeling framework by integrating response surface methodology (RSM) with backpropagation neural network (BPNN) to optimize adsorption conditions and enhance predictive accuracy. The optimized conditions achieved over 99% removal efficiency, with R<sup>2</sup> > 0.98 and MSE < 0.05, confirming the robustness of the model-based predictions. The study highlights the superior adsorption performance of DS600 biochar, with adsorption mechanisms influenced by pH, dosage, and biochar properties. In contrast to conventional studies that focus solely on equilibrium adsorption or rely on statistical models, this work pioneers the use of tropical fruit peel biochar in heavy metal remediation, providing quantitative insights into process optimization and practical scalability. The findings demonstrate the potential for valorizing agricultural waste into high-performance adsorbents, advancing cost-effective and sustainable water treatment technologies.
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    Eco-friendly magnetic biochar from Leb Mu Nang banana peel: Response surface methodology optimization for Cd(II) adsorption from synthetic wastewater
    (2024-02-01)
    Limmun, Wanida
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    Limmun, Warunee
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    Borkowski, John J.
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    Ishikawa, Nao
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    Pairintra, Rattanachai
    Magnetic biochar derived from Leb Mu Nang banana peel waste is introduced as a novel precursor for Cd(II) removal from synthetic wastewater. This study comprehensively evaluates and optimizes variable factors, including initial Cd(II) concentration, magnetic biochar (MLP) dosage, adsorption time, and initial pH level, using the Response Surface Methodology (RSM). A Cd(II) removal efficiency of up to 93.4 % is reached under the conditions of a 50 mg/L initial concentration, 5 g/L MLP dosage, 24 h of adsorption time, and a solution pH of 8. The pseudo-second-order and Langmuir models accurately represent the kinetics and isotherm adsorptions, highlighting ion exchange, surface complexation, and precipitation as primary adsorption mechanisms. The magnetic biochar derived from Leb Mu Nang banana peels shows promise for efficient Cd(II) removal with easy post-adsorption separation.