Merits of Bamboo Utilization in Earth Preservation, Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Mini Review
Kuok King Kuok,
Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri,
Chiu Po Chan,
Md. Rezaur Rahman,
Murtala Namakka,
Khairul Anwar Mohamad Said,
Chin Mei Yun,
Mohammed Muzibur Rahmand
Affiliations
Kuok King Kuok
Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93400, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri
Composites Materials and Engineering Center, Washington State University, 2001 East Grimes Way, 99164 Pullman, Washington State, USA; Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Chiu Po Chan
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Md. Rezaur Rahman
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Murtala Namakka
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Khairul Anwar Mohamad Said
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Chin Mei Yun
Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93400, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Mohammed Muzibur Rahmand
Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) and Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, P.O. Box 80203, Saudi Arabia
This paper reviews the positive attributes and challenges of bamboo usage in carbon absorption, water, and wastewater purification. Bamboo can serve as a habitat for a variety of creatures and supports a diversified ecology. Bamboo roots can cast a fibrous net into the ground to prevent soil erosion and degradation. As the water passes through this woven mesh, the bamboo roots act as a filter, drawing toxins and other contaminants out of the water. Bamboo can treat wastewater effectively in free-water surface, horizontal flow, and vertical flow constructed wetlands. Bamboo charcoal has exceptional filtering properties for cleaner drinking water and better air quality. Additionally, bamboo can be used to form cellulose-based membranes. Bamboo is a renewable resource for creating paper, furniture, and building materials. Bamboo has various benefits. Thus, bamboo forests offer opportunities for rural communities to thrive economically.
