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Abstract
Background
Triclosan (TCS) is a common antimicrobial additive. Despite its low concentration, its frequent use and widespread application result in significant amounts of TCS entering the environment. In the environment, TCS undergoes photodegradation, producing harmful byproducts such as dioxin-like substances and chloroform, which are highly toxic. Due to TCS's lipophilic nature, it easily accumulates in animal tissues, ultimately posing a threat to human health. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a powerful and efficient method to remove TCS from water bodies.
Methods
Using discarded traditional Chinese medicine as raw material and KOH as an activator, biochar was prepared. The material was characterized, and its adsorption capacity for TCS under various conditions was evaluated.
Significant Findings
Compared to the existing biochar materials' TCS adsorption capacity (13.9 mg/g-395.2 mg g-1), the KOH-modified biochar (KMBC) in this study demonstrated an exceptional adsorption capacity of 639.13 mg g-1 for TCS. KMBC can swiftly remove 98 % of TCS from water within 30 min, even with a minimal biochar concentration of 0.225 g/L, and it exhibits strong anti-interference capabilities. Most importantly, water treated with KMBC is virtually free of TCS, effectively mitigating its impact on environmental organisms.
期刊介绍:
Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (formerly known as Journal of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers) publishes original works, from fundamental principles to practical applications, in the broad field of chemical engineering with special focus on three aspects: Chemical and Biomolecular Science and Technology, Energy and Environmental Science and Technology, and Materials Science and Technology. Authors should choose for their manuscript an appropriate aspect section and a few related classifications when submitting to the journal online.