DESIGN OF A MICROPLASTIC AND WATER TURBIDITY REDUCTION DEVICE FOR AQUACULTURE BASED ON ELECTROCOAGULATION WITH IOT INTEGRATION DESIGN OF A MICROPLASTIC AND WATER TURBIDITY REDUCTION DEVICE FOR AQUACULTURE BASED ON ELECTROCOAGULATION WITH IOT INTEGRATION

Abstract

Human behavior that threatens the natural environment has been evidenced by the deteriorating state of the world's ecosystems, particularly in aquatic environments. The factor that has a significant impact on pollution is plastic. Plastic that spreads can break down into fragments known as microplastics. Microplastics are speculated to pose higher risks and can easily be released into water bodies. Then, due to the absence of biodegradable plastics in nature, plastics in the water will tend to be carried by currents and accumulate in convergence zones, areas where these plastics will gather and be swept along by other currents. At a time when many researchers have found plastic levels in fish bodies of various sizes, ranging from micro to even nano. Thus, the researchers are trying to reduce the levels of toxic substances in fish by taking samples of the milkfish species. (Chanos chanos). The method used is quantitative experimental with electrocoagulation techniques focusing on water turbidity and microplastic reduction in fish bodies. Electrocoagulation involves the use of a rapid mixing system to evenly distribute coagulants throughout the wastewater in the tank, forming larger flocs or particles that can be settled. With this, the researchers have developed this method into a tool named TM-Cycle (turbidity microplastic cycle) that is designed to be practical and can be applied in minimal spaces due to its relatively small size. The main objective of this research is to determine the differences in the quality of fish in electrocoagulated water compared to those in regular water, as well as the differences in water turbidity.