Efficient Adsorbent Derived from Phytolith-Rich Ore for Removal of Tetracycline in Wastewater.

ABSTRACT: In recent decades, the tetracycline (TC) concentration in aquatic ecosystems has gradually increased, leading to water pollution problems. Various mineral adsorbents for the removal of tetracyclines have garnered considerable attention. However, efficient adsorbents suitable for use in a wide pH range environment have rarely been reported. Herein, a phytolith-rich adsorbent (PRADS) was prepared by a simple one-step alkali-activated pyrolysis treatment using phytolith as a raw material for effectively removing TC. PRADS, benefiting from its porous structure, which consists of acid- and alkali-resistant, fast-adsorbing macroporous silica and mesoporous carbon, is highly desirable for efficient TC removal from wastewater. The results indicate that PRADS exhibited excellent adsorption performa

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10883018 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature