Abiotic reduction of 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) and other munitions constituents by wood-derived biochar through its rechargeable electron storage capacity
Danhui Xin, Julián Girón, Mark E. Fuller, Pei C. Chiu
Abstract
detection of multiple reduction products. In contrast, NQ was not reduced under any of the conditions tested. This study is the first demonstration of organic contaminant degradation through biochar's rechargeable ESC. Our results indicate biochar is a regenerable electron storage medium and sorbent that can remove MCs from water through concurrent reduction and sorption, and is thus potentially useful for pollution control and remediation at military facilities.
Topics & Concepts
BiocharChemistryRedoxElectron transferSorptionAqueous solutionFerricyanideInorganic chemistryNuclear chemistryAdsorptionEnvironmental chemistryPyrolysisOrganic chemistryEnvironmental remediation with nanomaterialsElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsAdvanced oxidation water treatment