Research Article

Environmental Informatics and Soft Computing Paradigm: Processing of Cocos Nucifera Shell Derived Activated Carbon for Treatment of Distillery Spent Wash—A Solution to Environmental Issue

Table 1

Required containers, preservation techniques, and holding times for samples.

Maximum holding timePreservativeContainerParameter

14 daysCool 4°CP.G.Acidity
14 daysCool 4°CP.G.Alkalinity
48 hoursCool 4°CP.G.BOD
28 daysCool 4°C, 
H2SO4 to pH < 2
P.G.COD
28 daysCool 4°C 
H2SO4 to pH < 2
G.Phenols
0 hoursNone requiredP.G.pH
0 hoursNone requiredG.DO
48 hoursCool 4°CP.G.Nitrate
7 daysCool 4°CP.G.Residue volatile
7 daysCool 4°CP.G.TSS