Sorption and desorption of pentachlorophenol to black carbon of three different origins

Effect of pyrolysis temperature on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons toxicity and sorption behaviour of biochars prepared by pyrolysis of paper mill effluent treatment plant sludge

“…The usage of sludge based biochar as an adsorbent is emerging as an attractive option. Although the surface area and porosity of the sludge based biochar is much smaller than the commercial activated carbon, the adsorption capacity of the biochar for organic contaminant removal is almost equal or higher than the commercial activated carbon due to presence of the mineral rich carbon phase in sludge based biochar (Wang and Xing, 2007;Luo et al, 2011). The sludge based biochar is abundant in metal oxides because the precursor sludge contains significant amount of minerals, organic compounds and heavy metals.…”

Simultaneous adsorption and dechlorination of pentachlorophenol from effluent by Ni–ZVI magnetic biochar composites synthesized from paper mill sludge

“…It has been reported that the adsorption capacity of the biochar is 10-1000 times more than other type of carbon adsorbents due to its surface area, porosity and surface functional groups [9,10]. Various studies have been reported in the literature on the use of biochar as an adsorbent for the treatment of effluent containing various toxic pollutants like phenol [11], atrazine [12], 4-chlorophenol [13], naphthalene [14] and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons [15].…”

Sorption and Desorption Kinetics of Naphthalene and Phenanthrene on Black Carbon in Sediment

“…Cornelissen et al (2005) showed that the aromaticity of BC and the planarity of PAHs molecules could play an important role in the strong sorption. Luo et al (2011) also reported that the irreversible capacity of BC with high surface area and porosity was also high.…”

“…Vol. 16(6), p. 79~94, 2011 and irreversible pore deformation by the sorbate (Braida et al, 2003;Luo et al, 2011). Cornelissen et al (2005) showed that the aromaticity of BC and the planarity of PAHs molecules could play an important role in the strong sorption.…”