The present study focuses on the usage of natural cellulosic fibers like coconut fibers (CF)
and oil palm fibers (OPF) as an organic substrate for biofilm formation in removing pollutants
as opposed to numerous studies that utilized non-organic substrates like plastic and
synthetic membrane. The corresponding adsorption ability was tested toward the organic
matters (OM) removal in the contaminated river water. The experimental results showed that
CF and OPF possessed a higher concentration of phenolic and alcoholic hydroxyl groups by …