Cr(VI) reduction by natural product Research Proposal

Cr(VI) reduction by natural product - Research Proposal recitationA new strategy to reducing hexavalent chromium, which is safer and more efficient, is therefore necessary and this study seeks to investigate electric potential use of ascorbic acid as a better reducing agent for toxic hexavalent chromium. Experiments go out be used to collect data on reduction kinetics. Different concentrations of ascorbic acid forget be reacted with a controlled solution of hexavalent chromium, at room temperature and changes in hexavalent chromium concentration observed, for each concentration of ascorbic acid, over time. The special diphenylcarbanize colorimeter method will be used determine concentration of the hexavalent chromium and the project will be completed by June 2015. Regional and national forums will be used for immediate airing of research findings while peer reviewed journals will be used for dissemination in the future. The proposed research will improve scientific understandin g of hexavalent chromium reduction and reduce environmental effects of the chemical segment besides supporting other research interests at GGG CCC science