Application of sludge-derived KOH-activated hydrochar in the adsorptive removal of orthophosphate
Sadish Oumabady, S. Paul Sebastian, K. Sara Parwin Banu, E. Parameswari, Kathirvel Suganya, Sangeetha Piriya Ramasamy
Abstract
at substrate pH 5.11 will result in the adsorption of 9.59 mg orthophosphate per g of post-activated hydrochar after 28.6 h, which was validated using further confirmation study.
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AdsorptionFourier transform infrared spectroscopyCarbonizationAqueous solutionSpecific surface areaResponse surface methodologyChemical engineeringChemistrySubstrate (aquarium)Environmental pollutionBET theoryNuclear chemistryMaterials sciencePulp and paper industryChromatographyCatalysisOrganic chemistryEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental protectionGeologyEngineeringOceanographyPhosphorus and nutrient managementAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalMunicipal Solid Waste Management