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Enhanced Biochar Effectively Removes Chromium from Contaminated Water
Greg Howard
19th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Arizona State University developed a biochar from pineapple skins to remove toxic chromium from water
- The biochar was chemically modified to enhance its ability to adsorb chromium, showing high efficiency for both Cr(VI) and Cr(III)
- The modified biochar maintained its adsorption capacity even in the presence of high concentrations of interfering ions, making it suitable for real-world water purification
EnvironmentSustainabilityBiotech
References
Main Study
1) Amino-modified upcycled biochar achieves selective chromium removal in complex aqueous matrices.
Published 17th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121160
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