Pyrolysis temperature and steam activation effects on sorption of phosphate on pine sawdust biochars in aqueous solutions

Biochar can be used as an adsorbent for phosphate removal in aquatic environments to treat eutrophication problems. Designing biochars that have large phosphate adsorption capacity through altering pyrolysis conditions and applying activation techniques will improve phosphate removal efficiency. In...

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Main Authors: Kangyi Lou, Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha, Yong Sik Ok, Scott X. Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-10-01
Series:Chemical Speciation & Bioavailability
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09542299.2016.1165080