Production, Activation and Characterisation of PKS-Biochar from Elaeis Guineensis Biomass activated with HCl for Optimum Produced Water Treatment

Dune, Kingdom Kponanyie; Ademiluyi, Falilat Taiwo; Nmegbu, Godwin Chukwuma Jacob; Dagde, Kenneth Kekpugile; Nwosi-Anele, Adaobi Stephenie

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“…While extending the residence time at higher temperatures may change the surface and interior structure of the biochar, different residence times have varied effects on biochar yield at different temperatures. 52,31 Elemental analysis Elemental analysis was carried out using a CHNS analyzer and the results obtained are summarized in Table 1. The amount of nitrogen and hydrogen was observed to be less than 1% and it was also observed that sulfur was present in SBTB3.…”

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“…At a higher temperature of about 600 °C, there was a slight decrease in the amount of biochar produced when the residence time was extended. While extending the residence time at higher temperatures may change the surface and interior structure of the biochar, different residence times have varied effects on biochar yield at different temperatures 52,31 …”

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Naturally derived organic biochar as an alternative to commercially activated carbon in the oxygen removal of seafood processing wastewater

Dhinesh,

Aruna,

Manikandavelu

et al. 2024

J of Chemical Tech & Biotech

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BACKGROUNDThe seafood processing industries are tremendously increasing in numbers which eventually discharge a large quantity of wastewater with a high range of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD), directly into the aquatic environment. A high level of BOD and COD in wastewater pertains to a higher level of pollution which must be reduced to prevent hazardous impacts on ecosystems. The main objective of the research aimed to develop cost‐effective biochar and to remove BOD and COD from processing wastewater using two natural biomasses: water hyacinth and sugarcane bagasse.RESULTSNaOH‐treated and non‐treated biochar for both water hyacinth as well as sugarcane bagasse were prepared through the process of pyrolysis carried out at 600 °C with three different residence times of 30, 45 and 60 min. The wastewater was initially analyzed for BOD and COD levels. The results showed that among all the groups of biochars, the water hyacinth NaOH‐treated biochar pyrolyzed at 600 °C for 60 min exhibited significantly (P < 0.05) higher levels of reduction in BOD (86.6 ± 0.03%) and COD (94.3 ± 0.05%) at a residence time of 60 min in D2 (0.5 g (250 mL)−1). The maximum removal efficiency was observed for water hyacinth NaOH‐treated biochar pyrolyzed at 600 °C for 60 min.CONCLUSIONThe removal efficiencies of organic load revealed that the treated biochars exhibited a better reduction of nutrients. The biochar efficiencies when compared with those of activated carbon exhibited a higher removal level. The present research can be used to reduce BOD and COD levels in wastewater treatments. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).

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Naturally derived organic biochar as an alternative to commercially activated carbon in the oxygen removal of seafood processing wastewater

Dhinesh,

Aruna,

Manikandavelu

et al. 2024

J of Chemical Tech & Biotech

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“…Results were obtained for ball point hardness, bulk density, pore volume, pH, BET specific surface area, Iodine number, and moisture and ash content. The produced ACs were characterised by adopting the standard procedures described elsewhere [ 18 ]. The standard ASTM procedures and methods adopted in the presented study for the analysis are summarised in Table 1 .…”

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Sustainable production of activated carbon from indigenous Acacia etbaica tree branches employing microwave induced and low temperature activation

Saleem

2024

Heliyon

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Biosorption of nickel and cadmium using Pachira aquatica Aubl. peel biochar

Nascimento,

Oliveira,

Junior

et al. 2024

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This study aimed to assess the value of Pachira aquatica Aubl. fruit peels by exploring their applicability in the biosorption process for the removal of Ni(II) and Cd(II) metal ions. The Pachira aquatica Aubl. fruit peel biochar (PAB) was extensively characterized through various techniques, including proximate analysis, helium pycnometer, XRD, SEM, point of zero charge determination, zeta potential measurement, and Boehm titration. Subsequently, kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic batch biosorption studies were conducted, followed by column biosorption tests. The characteristics of PAB, including low moisture content, a neutral point of zero charge, porosity, an irregular and heterogeneous structure, a negatively charged surface, and the presence of functional groups, indicate its remarkable capacity for efficiently binding with heavy metals. Biosorption equilibrium time was achieved at 300 min for both ions, fitting well with a pseudo second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model. These data suggest that the biosorption process occurred chemically in monolayer. The column C presented an exhaust volume of 1200 mL for Ni(II) and 1080 for Cd(II) and removal of 98% and 99% of removal for Ni(II) and Cd(II), respectively. In summary, PAB demonstrates substantial potential as a biosorbent for effectively removing heavy metals, making a valuable contribution to the valorization of this co-product and the mitigation of environmental pollution.

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Production, Activation and Characterisation of PKS-Biochar from Elaeis Guineensis Biomass activated with HCl for Optimum Produced Water Treatment

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Naturally derived organic biochar as an alternative to commercially activated carbon in the oxygen removal of seafood processing wastewater

Naturally derived organic biochar as an alternative to commercially activated carbon in the oxygen removal of seafood processing wastewater

Sustainable production of activated carbon from indigenous Acacia etbaica tree branches employing microwave induced and low temperature activation

Biosorption of nickel and cadmium using Pachira aquatica Aubl. peel biochar

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