PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF NEEM POWDER-BASED FILTERS FOR HOUSEHOLD-LEVEL DEFLUORIDATION

Prasad Balbhim  Lamb; Parag  Sadgir; Prashant  Awsarmal

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.5386

Authors

Prasad Balbhim Lamb Ph. D. Research Scholar in Department of Civil Engineering)Government College of Engineering,Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Parag Sadgir Ph. D. Research Guide in Department of Civil Engineering) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Campus, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Prashant Awsarmal Assistant Professor in Department of Civil Engineering, MIT Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.5386

Keywords:

Neem Powder, Fluoride Removal, Defluoridation, Bio-Adsorbent, Household Water Filter, Azadirachta Indica, Water Purification, Performance Evaluation

Abstract [English]

Fluoride contamination in drinking water has emerged as a critical public health concern, especially in rural and semi-urban regions of India. This study investigates the efficiency of Azadirachta indica (Neem) powder-based filters for household-level defluoridation of water. Using experimental setups and comparative analysis, the adsorptive performance, removal efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of Neem powder were evaluated. Results show that Neem powder has significant fluoride adsorption capacity, making it a viable eco-friendly alternative to commercial defluoridation techniques. The study recommends further research on enhancing filter design and scaling for community use.

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