Interface interactions between insecticide carbofuran and tea waste biochars produced at different pyrolysis temperatures

Biochars showed a potential as adsorbents for organic contaminants, however, have not been tested for carbofuran, which has been detected frequently in water. This study provides evidences for the use of infused tea residue derived biochar for carbofuran removal. Biochars were produced at 300, 500 a...

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Main Authors: S. S. Mayakaduwa, Meththika Vithanage, Anurudda Karunarathna, Dinesh Mohan, Yong Sik Ok
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/10.1080/09542299.2016.1198928