Mechanochemical Degradation of Caffeine and Diclofenac Using Biochar of Fique Bagasse in the Presence of Al: Monitoring by Mass Spectrometry.

ABSTRACT: Much research has been carried out to remove emerging contaminants using diverse materials. Furthermore, studies related to pollutant degradation have increased over the past decade. Mechanochemical degradation can successfully decompose molecules that are persistent in the environment. In this study, the biochar of fique bagasse with mixtures SiO₂, Al, Al₂O₃, and Al-Al₂O₃ was treated with a mechanochemical technique using a planetary ball mill to investigate the degradation of caffeine and diclofenac. These tests resulted in the transformation of caffeine and diclofenac due to the use of Al employing mechanochemistry. In fact, through the use of liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry, eight and six subproducts were ident

SUBMITTER: Correa-Navarro YM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10601424 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature