Removing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from water using granular activated carbon: kinetic and equilibrium adsorption studies
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1518-0
Abstract: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) constitute a group of highly persistent, toxic and widespread environmental micropollutants that are increasingly found in water. A study was conducted in removing five PAHs, specifically naphthalene, acenaphthylene, acenaphthene, fluorene and… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; granular activated; water; aromatic hydrocarbons ... See more keywords
Competitive adsorption isotherm modelling of heterocyclic nitrogenous compounds, pyridine and quinoline, onto granular activated carbon and bagasse fly ash
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DOI: 10.1007/s11696-017-0321-6
Abstract: In the present study, simultaneous adsorption of quinoline and pyridine onto adsorbents such as granular activated carbon (GAC) and bagasse fly ash (BFA) from pyridine–quinoline binary aqueous solution was studied at various temperatures (288–318 K). Gathered… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; pyridine; granular activated; bagasse fly ... See more keywords
Polarographic determination of benzotriazoles and their sorption behavior on granular activated carbon
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DOI: 10.1007/s13762-018-1706-y
Abstract: Because of their persistence and unknown environmental risks, the widespread occurrence of benzotriazoles has been gaining increased attention. A highly selective, rapid, and economical method—differential pulse polarography—was developed and applied for the quantitation of commercially… read more here.
Keywords: granular activated; pulse polarography; methylbenzotriazole; differential pulse ... See more keywords
Fluidisation characteristics of granular activated carbon in drinking water treatment applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2021.06.017
Abstract: Abstract Granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration is an important unit operation in drinking water treatment. GAC filtration is widely used for its filtration and adsorption capabilities as a barrier for undesired organic macro- and micro-pollutants.… read more here.
Keywords: water; filtration; activated carbon; granular activated ... See more keywords
Fluidized granular activated carbon electrode for efficient microbial electrosynthesis of acetate from carbon dioxide.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.08.103
Abstract: The electricity-driven bioreduction of carbon dioxide to multi-carbon organic compounds, particularly acetate, has been achieved in microbial electrosynthesis (MES). MES performance can be limited by the amount of cathode surface area available for biofilm formation… read more here.
Keywords: granular activated; carbon; microbial electrosynthesis; carbon dioxide ... See more keywords
Ferrihydrite-impregnated granular activated carbon (FH@GAC) for efficient phosphorus removal from wastewater secondary effluent.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.05.124
Abstract: Adsorptive removal of phosphorus from wastewater effluents has attracted attention because of its reduced sludge production and potential P recovery. In this study, we investigated granular activated carbons (GACs) impregnated with amorphous ferrihydrite (FH@GAC) for… read more here.
Keywords: granular activated; gac; phosphorus; sorption ... See more keywords
Mechanisms and kinetics of greywater treatment using biologically active granular activated carbon.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128113
Abstract: The high adsorption capacity of granular activated carbon (GAC) makes it an effective biofilter media for greywater (wastewater generated in households and office buildings from streams without fecal contamination). This study investigates the mechanisms and… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; granular activated; treatment; greywater treatment ... See more keywords
Preparation and phosphate adsorptive properties of metal oxide-loaded granular activated carbon and pumice stone
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123881
Abstract: Abstract Technology of phosphate adsorption is important in the field of wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication. Granulation of powdered adsorbent maintaining the adsorption performance is essential for designing a column adsorption process. Herein, granular activated… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; loaded gac; granular activated; oxide loaded ... See more keywords
Batch and fixed bed adsorption of levofloxacin on granular activated carbon from date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) stones by KOH chemical activation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2017.02.005
Abstract: Granular activated carbon (KAC) was prepared from abundant Phoenix dactylifera L. stones by microwave- assisted KOH activation. The characteristics of KAC were tested by pore analyses, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; granular activated; fixed bed; phoenix dactylifera ... See more keywords
Improvement in methanogenesis by incorporating transition metal nanoparticles and granular activated carbon composites in microbial electrolysis cells
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.06.142
Abstract: Abstract Electromethanogenesis is a form of electrobiofuel production through a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) where methane (CH4) is directly produced from an electrical current and carbon dioxide (CO2) using a cathode. With the aim of… read more here.
Keywords: granular activated; carbon; transition metal; microbial electrolysis ... See more keywords
Removal of inert COD and trace metals from stabilized landfill leachate by granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorption.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.09.020
Abstract: Landfills in Germany are currently approaching stabilization phase; as a result removal of inert organics and potentially toxic elements in the leachate is becoming a primary concern. Dissolved air floatation (DAF) at the secondary stage… read more here.
Keywords: granular activated; removal; trace metals; cod ... See more keywords