Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Using Guar Gum Powder as A Natural Polyelectrolyte

Natural substitutes for synthetic polyelectrolytes are being investigated as a result of the growing need for environmentally acceptable and sustainable wastewater treatment methods. This study explores guar gum powder's potential as an environmentally friendly coagulant for wastewater treatment that is sustainable. The effectiveness of guar gum, a non-toxic and biodegradable polysaccharide, in removing suspended particles and COD from wastewater was assessed. With the right doses and pH levels, the results demonstrated that guar gum powder had coagulation effectiveness equivalent to that of manufactured polyelectrolytes. The treated wastewater complied with the regulations needed to be released into the environment. The environmental effect of wastewater treatment can be decreased by using guar gum powder as a sustainable and eco-friendly substitute for synthetic polyelectrolytes. In support of a more sustainable and ecologically friendly method of water management, this study shows the potential of guar gum powder as a green coagulant for sustainable wastewater treatment.