The system features a compact and portable design housed within a container, enabling easy transport and deployment in remote or space-constrained locations. It is equipped with advanced ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis technology, supported by automatic backwash functionality, which reduces manual maintenance while ensuring consistent water quality. In addition, it is energy-efficient and cost-effective, operating at only 4.5 kW and providing a reliable alternative to conventional, high-cost water treatment systems.

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Despite their potential, many green adsorbents are limited by low adsorption capacity, poor mechanical stability, restricted reusability, and inconsistent performance under real environmental conditions. These challenges hinder their practical application in large-scale pollution control systems. In addition, the absence of standardised evaluation methods further complicates their development, as variations in raw material sources, preparation techniques, and testing conditions make it difficult to reliably compare performance across studies.

The project proposes Sustainable Green Adsorbents (SAGA) synthesised from banana blossom peels and florets as a low-cost and eco-friendly solution for the removal of manganese from groundwater in Kangkar Senangar, Johor. By utilising agricultural waste, the approach offers a sustainable alternative to conventional treatment methods while addressing the health risks associated with contaminated groundwater. The solution aims to overcome the limitations of existing green adsorbents by improving adsorption efficiency and supporting more practical application in real-world water treatment conditions, particularly for rural and underserved communities lacking access to conventional water treatment infrastructure.

The innovation of the project is the development of Sustainable Green Adsorbents (SAGA) from banana blossom peels and florets as a low-cost, eco-friendly solution for removing manganese from contaminated groundwater. By utilising agricultural waste, it provides a sustainable alternative to conventional water treatment methods while improving adsorption performance and addressing key limitations of existing green adsorbents. The solution is designed for practical, scalable application, particularly in rural and underserved communities with limited access to water treatment infrastructure.