Data on Characterization, Model, and Adsorption Rate of Banana Peel Activated Carbon (Musa Acuminata) for Adsorbents of Various Heavy Metals (Mn, Pb, Zn, Fe)

This article contains data on the results of the adsorption test and characterization of banana peel-activated carbon for applied as an adsorbent to water contaminated with various heavy metals. Banana peel is a post-harvest waste that is quite abundant, so it is easy to get it. AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) is used to investigate the heavy metal content in polluted water air. Various heavy metals are harmful to health, namely Mn, Fe, Zn, and Pb for concentrations (1,351; 1,210; 17,403; and 0,210 mg/l) exceeding the standard limits for clean water quality that are suitable for use for sanitation hygiene purposes. Banana peels made by milling process 12 hours and low-temperature carbonization method (473o K, 24 hours). Banana peel carbon samples were tested in polluted water and then re-examined using AAS. From the results of characterization using AAS obtained % adsorption, suitable adsorption model, and adsorption rate. Data for % adsorption on the four heavy metals were given with variations in adsorbent mass (0.5;1.0;1.5;2.0 grams), stirring speed (50;100;150;200;250 rpm), pH (4;5;6;7;8 ) and contact time (30;60;90;120;150 minutes). The adsorption model is the Langmuir model. The rate of adsorption using pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order. The morphology, material content, and crystal structure formed from the two samples, characterization was also carried out using SEM/EDS (Scanning Electron Microscope/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy) and XRD (X-Ray Diffraction). BET-BJH (Brunaurer, Emmet, and Teller) – (Barret, Joyner, and Halenda) to investigate the surface area, pore size, and isotherm type. These data indicate that banana peel carbon is quite the potential to be used as an adsorbent for heavy metals (Mn, Pb, Zn, Fe).