Use of Biochar from Rice Husk Pyrolysis: Part A: Recovery as an Adsorbent in the Removal of Emerging Compounds
Katherine Herrera, Luisa F. Morales, Natalia A. Tarazona, Roberto Aguado, Juan F. Saldarriaga
Abstract
drug (AZT and ERY) solution prepared in the laboratory. All biochars have been found to present removal percentages higher than 95%. Therefore, obtaining biochar from rice husk at any temperature and using it in the removal of high-molecular-weight compounds are quite suitable.
Topics & Concepts
BiocharHuskPyrolysisCharAdsorptionChemistryYield (engineering)Pulp and paper industryNuclear chemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryBiologyComposite materialBotanyEngineeringAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesZeolite Catalysis and Synthesis