Carbon filtration: harnessing cotton's power to purify drinking water

IF 2 Q3 Environmental Science

Water Quality Research Journal of Canada Pub Date : 2023-10-16 DOI:10.2166/wqrj.2023.013

Salma Morad, Siba Abo Ali, Layan Diab, Rehan Abedelrahman, Faihaa Amar, Sare Asli, Muhamad Hugerat, Inas Said, Mahmud Diab

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Abstract

Abstract Water pollution is a global concern, necessitating accessible and effective water treatment solutions. Our study focused on developing and evaluating carbonized cotton filters for methylene blue (MB) removal from drinking water. We examined the impact of carbonization parameters on filter performance, revealing significantly higher MB removal with carbonized filters compared to pure cotton. This improvement can be attributed to increased surface area, enhanced adsorption capacity, and altered chemical properties resulting from carbonization. We also tested the generality of the process using lentils and sesame, further demonstrating the versatility of carbonized cotton filters. Additionally, we assessed filter durability through multiple filtration cycles, confirming their consistent efficiency over time. Our findings underscore carbonized cotton filters’ efficacy and broad applicability for water purification, providing an affordable and sustainable solution to combat water pollution. This research advances water treatment technologies and advocates for using locally available resources to enhance water quality cost-effectively and eco-friendly.

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碳过滤:利用棉花的能量来净化饮用水

水污染是一个全球关注的问题，需要方便和有效的水处理解决方案。本研究的重点是开发和评价碳化棉过滤器去除饮用水中的亚甲基蓝(MB)。我们研究了碳化参数对过滤器性能的影响，发现与纯棉相比，碳化过滤器对MB的去除率明显更高。这种改进可归因于表面积的增加，吸附能力的增强，以及碳化导致的化学性质的改变。我们还用小扁豆和芝麻测试了这个过程的普遍性，进一步证明了碳化棉过滤器的多功能性。此外，我们通过多次过滤循环评估了过滤器的耐久性，确认了它们随着时间的推移保持一致的效率。我们的研究结果强调了碳化棉过滤器在水净化方面的有效性和广泛适用性，为对抗水污染提供了一种经济实惠且可持续的解决方案。这项研究促进了水处理技术的发展，并倡导利用当地可用的资源，以经济有效和环保的方式提高水质。

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Water Quality Research Journal of Canada WATER RESOURCES-

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1.70

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Water Quality Research Journal publishes peer-reviewed, scholarly articles on the following general subject areas: Impact of current and emerging contaminants on aquatic ecosystems Aquatic ecology (ecohydrology and ecohydraulics, invasive species, biodiversity, and aquatic species at risk) Conservation and protection of aquatic environments Responsible resource development and water quality (mining, forestry, hydropower, oil and gas) Drinking water, wastewater and stormwater treatment technologies and strategies Impacts and solutions of diffuse pollution (urban and agricultural run-off) on water quality Industrial water quality Used water: Reuse and resource recovery Groundwater quality (management, remediation, fracking, legacy contaminants) Assessment of surface and subsurface water quality Regulations, economics, strategies and policies related to water quality Social science issues in relation to water quality Water quality in remote areas Water quality in cold climates The Water Quality Research Journal is a quarterly publication. It is a forum for original research dealing with the aquatic environment, and should report new and significant findings that advance the understanding of the field. Critical review articles are especially encouraged.