Biosorption of Cd(II) is an effective technology for the treatment of industrial wastewater. In the present research article, generation of activated carbon derived from fruit shell of Trapa nantas, followed by its characterization using modern techniques like FTIR SEM, XRD and TGA studies have been reported. Different physical properties such as Particle size, Bulk Density, Moisture content, Water Soluble Matter and Acid Soluble Matter were also determined. This newly obtained activated carbon has been tested to estimate its practical applicability for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous solution. Adsorption capacity of Trapa Nantas Fruit Shell Activated Carbon (TNFSAC) for Cd(II) abetment was investigated employing batch equilibration method.. The influence of pH, contact time, adsorbent doses and initial Cd(II) concentration have also been studied and reported. UV-Visible spectrophotometer was used to determine the concentration of aqueous Cd(II) during the experiments. The results revealed that the activated carbon adsorbent reported in this article is effective for removal of Cd(II) from wastewater and thus can be successfully used for control of cadmium pollution.
