Biosorption of Chromiun in Batik Wastewater Using SCOBY Microbial Biomass: A Sustainable Bioremediation Approach

Authors

  • Nur Lu’lu Fitriyani Universitas Pekalongan
  • Dina Adelia Universitas Pekalongan
  • Slamet Budiyanto Pekalongan City Health Office
  • Ristiawati Universitas Pekalongan
  • Jaya Maulana Universitas Pekalongan
  • Muhammad Choiroel Anwar Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26877/2dwn3414

Keywords:

batik wastewater, bioremediation, heavy metals, kombucha

Abstract

Batik wastewater poses an environmental threat due to hazardous heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and chromium (Cr). This study investigated the effectiveness of SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), a microbial consortium from kombucha production, in reducing Cr levels in batik wastewater. SCOBY is a promising biosorbent for heavy metals. The research aimed to assess SCOBY's ability to decrease Cr contamination in different types of batik wastewater (hand-drawn, stamped, and printed) over varying incubation times. Using a quasi-experimental approach, wastewater samples were collected from small and medium industries in Pekalongan City. Results showed that SCOBY effectively reduced Cr levels across all batik wastewater types and incubation periods. The most significant reduction occurred at 3 hours of incubation. Specifically, Cr levels decreased by 53% in hand-drawn batik wastewater, 44% in stamped batik wastewater, and an impressive 71% in printed batik wastewater. These findings suggest that SCOBY treatment is a viable and effective alternative for managing batik wastewater.

Author Biographies

  • Nur Lu’lu Fitriyani, Universitas Pekalongan

    Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Pekalongan, 51119, Indonesia

  • Dina Adelia, Universitas Pekalongan

    Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Pekalongan, Jl. Sriwijaya No.3, Pekalongan, 51119, Central Java, Indonesia

  • Slamet Budiyanto , Pekalongan City Health Office

    Pekalongan City Health Office, Jl. Jatayu, Pekalongan, 51141, Central Java, Indonesia

  • Ristiawati , Universitas Pekalongan

    Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Pekalongan, Jl. Sriwijaya No.3, Pekalongan, 51119, Central Java, Indonesia

  • Jaya Maulana, Universitas Pekalongan

    Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Pekalongan, Jl. Sriwijaya No.3, Pekalongan, 51119, Central Java, Indonesia

  • Muhammad Choiroel Anwar, Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang

    Diagnostic Imaging Study Program, Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Semarang, Jl. Tirto Agung, Banyumanik, 50239, Central Java, Indonesia

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2025-07-28

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