Bio science research crew

 Report: - ABSOPTON OF THE HEAVY METAL LEAD(Pb) by INTRODUCED AND NATIVE WEED PLANTS.

Although I eventually chose to pursue Arts, Science was always the subject I loved most. I had enough talent and experience to follow the Bio Science stream, but I quickly realized that Science requires total focus. If you don't give it your full attention, it easily slips away.

​Trying to keep my mind on Art while practicing Science was a challenge that slowed down my academic path. This memory comes from a time when I was part of a high-achieving group of students in a research project organized by the National Science Foundation at the University of Peradeniya.

​The project focused on "The absorption of the heavy metal Lead (Pb) using invasive and native weed plants."

However, towards the end of the project, I handed over the remaining work to my teammates because I had to travel abroad for an Arts competition. That moment truly left me feeling turn between my two passions. Recently, a friend reminded me of this project, as most of my scientific memories had faded. ☹ ☹

 

👉Research Summary: Lead (Pb) Removal Using Plants

​      Objective: To investigate the potential of using common weed plants for the             removal of Lead (Pb), a harmful heavy metal, from the environment.

      ​Most Effective Plant: We Delia trilobate (a plant species with yellow flowers)

​Key Findings

​This plant successfully removed 57% of lead from water.

​The optimal conditions for lead removal were identified at a pH range of 3-6.

​The plant also demonstrated the ability to absorb 12% of lead directly from contaminated soil.​ 

Conclusion: Wedelia trilobata is an effective and cost-efficient candidate for remediating lead-contaminated wastewater and soil.

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