Time

(Hrs)

Original Textile effluent

pH 7

pH 10.5

Coconut fibre

Groundnut shell

Coconut fibre

Groundnut shell

OD

% Ads.

OD

% Ads.

OD

% Ads.

OD

% Ads.

C

2.081

00

2.081

00

2.075

00

2.075

00

24

1.510

27.4

1.390

33.2

1.880

9.3

1.38

33.4

48

1.430

31.2

0.935

55.0

1.520

27.4

1.29

37.8

Average of 3 readings, C= control
Table 6: Adsorption of dyes from original textile effluent by Aspergillus terreus immobilized in coconut fibre and groundnut shell.