Adsorption of Sulfamethazine to Biochar
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2023
ABSTRACT
In recent years the use of sulfonamides (synthetic antibiotics) has expanded largely, to the point where large quantities of the drug reach the environment through human and animal excretions and wastewater. Most of the drug is released into the environment in its original form, which remains for long periods causing bioaccumulation and posing a threat to environmental pollution. It is very important to use improved soil components in the stormwater management facilities that can promote pollutant trapping. This study aims to evaluate the adsorption efficiency of sulfamethazine using wood-derived biochar. The wood biochar used in this study was from Wakefield Biochar. The sulfonamide used in this study was sulfamethazine, commonly used in animal husbandry. The solution was added into vials containing biochar, and filtrated samples were analyzed for sulfamethazine to evaluate the immobilization of this substance. Variations in concentrations, time, and pH were used to evaluate the adsorption characteristics.
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World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2023
Pages: 74 - 79
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Published online: May 18, 2023
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Adsorption
- Animals
- Ashes
- Building materials
- Buildings
- Chemical processes
- Chemistry
- Ecosystems
- Engineering materials (by type)
- Environmental engineering
- High-rise buildings
- Industrial wastes
- Materials engineering
- Pollutants
- Pollution
- Soil pollution
- Solid wastes
- Sorption
- Stormwater management
- Structural engineering
- Structures (by type)
- Wastes
- Water treatment
- Wood and wood products
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