Biochar from Agricultural by-Products for the Removal of Lead and Cadmium from Drinking Water

Biochar from Agricultural by-Products for the Removal of Lead and Cadmium from Drinking Water

This study reports the adsorption capacity of lead Pb<sup>2+</sup> and cadmium Cd<sup>2+</sup> of biochar obtained from: peanut shell (BCM), “chonta” pulp (BCH) and corn cob (BZM) calcined at 500, 600 and 700 °C, respectively. The optimal adsorbent dose, pH, maximum adsorptio...

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Main Authors: Edgar Pineda Puglla, Diana Guaya, Cristhian Tituana, Francisco Osorio, María J. García-Ruiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
peanut shell
“chonta” pulp
corn cob
biochar
adsorption
lead
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/10/2933

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