Bio Engineering of Fish Scales into Sustainable Matrices for Multi Analytical Spectroscopy and Excision of Toxic Herbicides from Agro Farms

Abstract

The escalating global concerns over environmental contamination and the adverse effects of toxic herbicides used in agro-farms on human and animal systems have necessitated innovative, affordable, practically implementable and sustainable remedies. This thesis explores a novel approach by leveraging the unique properties of fish scales for the development of sustainable biomatrices capable of multi-analytical spectroscopy and the efficient excision of toxic herbicides from sewages. newlineThis study begins with the extraction and purification of fish scales from ethically sourced aquatic species, followed by a comprehensive characterization of their physical, chemical, and structural properties. Through bio-engineering techniques, the fish scales are modified to enhance their light transmit-ability, adsorption capacity and spectroscopic attributes, making them suitable candidates for environmental applications. newline