Biochar Applications for Wastewater Treatment (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Tsang, Daniel C. W.; Sun, Yuqing

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

BIOCHAR APPLICATIONS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT Comprehensive guide to biochar technology as a novel, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution for the treatment of wastewater Biochar Applications for Wastewater Treatment summarizes recent research development on biochar production and emerging applications with a focus on the value-added utilization of biochar technology in wastewater treatment, succinctly summarizing different technologies for biochar production and characterization with an emphasis on feedstock selection and pre-/post- treatment. The text discusses the mechanisms of biochar's various roles in different functions of wastewater treatment and includes the latest research advances in manufacturing optimization and improvements to update the carbonaceous materials with desirable environmental functionalities. Discussion and case studies are incorporated in treating municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, agricultural wastewater, and stormwater to illustrate and emphasize the promising prospects of biochar technology in the treatment of various wastewater in actual utilization. Perspectives and future research directions of the emerging biochar technology in wastewater treatment are presented to provide insights for the readers and researchers in biochar application in wastewater treatment. Sample topics covered in Biochar Applications for Wastewater Treatment include: * Different technologies for biochar production and characterization * Adsorption, biofiltration, anaerobic degradation, sludge dewatering and composting, nutrient recovery, advanced oxidation process, and odor control * Removal of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and emerging contaminants * Fate and transport in the environment, and life cycle assessment Biochar Applications for Wastewater Treatment is an essential resource for professionals in environmental engineering/sciences, water and waste management, and sustainable environmental development looking for a comprehensive overview of the subject. The text is also valuable for academics interested in wastewater treatment technologies using biochar as a carbon-negative alternative to conventional materials.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119764380
• Artikelnr.: 68517691

Autorenporträt

Daniel C.W. Tsang is Pao Yue-Kong Chair Professor in State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization at Zhejiang University. Dan strives to develop low-carbon engineering solutions to ensure sustainable urban development and attain carbon neutrality. Dan has published over 500+ articles in top 10% journal (h-index 109, Scopus). Dan was selected as Highly Cited Researchers 2022 in the academic fields of Engineering as well as Environment and Ecology. Yuqing Sun is an Assistant Professor in the School of Agriculture at Sun Yat-Sen University. Her research covers the customized design and application of engineered biochar in green and sustainable wastewater treatment. Dr. Sun has published 50+ publications in top 10% journals (h-index 38, Scopus). Dr. Sun was selected as Highly Cited Researchers 2022 in the academic field of Cross Field.

Inhaltsangabe

Editors Biography xi

List of Contributors xiii

Preface xv

1 Engineered Biochar 1
Yuqing Sun and Daniel C.W. Tsang

1.1 Overview of Biochar Production 2

1.2 Biochar Properties and Characterization 4

1.3 Pre- and Post-Modification of Biochar 9

1.3.1 Physical Modification 10

1.3.2 Chemical Modification 14

1.3.3 Biochar Composites 16

1.4 Sustainability Considerations 24

2 Adsorption of Nutrients 29
Yuqing Sun and Daniel C.W. Tsang

2.1 Nutrients in Wastewater 29

2.2 Biochar Performance in Nutrients Removal from Wastewater 31

2.2.1 Removal of Ammonium Using Modified and Pristine Biochars 31

2.2.2 Removal of Nitrate Using Pristine and Modified Biochars 32

2.2.3 Removal of Phosphate Using Pristine and Modified Biochars 33

2.3 Biochar Mechanisms of Nutrients Removal from Wastewater 34

2.3.1 Specific Surface Area 34

2.3.2 Ion Exchange 34

2.3.3 Surface Functional Groups 34

2.3.4 Precipitation 35

2.4 Factors Influencing Biochar Performance in Nutrients Removal 35

2.4.1 Pyrolysis Temperature 35

2.4.2 Metallic Oxides on Biochar 36

2.4.3 Solution pH 36

2.4.4 Contact Time 36

2.4.5 Ambient Temperature 37

2.4.6 Coexisting Ions 37

2.5 Nutrients Desorption from Biochar 38

2.5.1 Ammonium Desorption 38

2.5.2 Nitrate Desorption 38

2.5.3 Phosphorous Desorption 39

2.6 Nutrient-loaded Biochar as Potential Nutrient Suppliers 39

3 Adsorption of Metals/Metalloids 41
Yuqing Sun and Daniel C.W. Tsang

3.1 Metals/Metalloids in Wastewater 42

3.2 Mechanisms of Biochar for Adsorption of Metals/Metalloids 43

3.2.1 Physical Adsorption 43

3.2.2 Electrostatic Interaction 44

3.2.3 Ion Exchange 45

3.2.4 Surface Complexation 45

3.2.5 Precipitation 45

3.2.6 Reduction 46

3.3 Modified Biochar for Adsorption of Metals/Metalloids 46

3.3.1 Biochar/Layered Double Hydroxide Composites 46

3.3.2 Magnetic Biochar Composites 47

3.3.3 Biochar-Supported nZVI Composites 48

3.3.4 Comparison of Different Modification Methods for Metals/Metalloids 49

3.4 Biochar Recycling after Adsorption of Metals/Metalloids 51

4 Adsorption of PPCPs 53
Yuqing Sun and Daniel C.W. Tsang

4.1 PPCPs in Wastewater 54

4.2 Biochar Mechanisms for PPCPs Adsorption 55

4.2.1 pi-pi Interaction 55

4.2.2 Hydrogen Bonding 56

4.2.3 Electrostatic Interaction 56

4.2.4 Other Mechanisms 56

4.3 Factors Affecting PPCPs Adsorption by Biochar 57

4.3.1 Pyrolysis Temperature 57

4.3.2 Biochar Surface Modification 57

4.3.3 Properties of PPCPs 58

4.3.4 Environmental pH 59

4.3.5 Wastewater Composition 59

5 Stormwater Biofiltration Media 61
Jingyi Gao, Yuqing Sun, and Daniel C.W. Tsang

5.1 Introduction 62

5.2 Common Pollutants in Stormwater 64

5.3 Biochar for Biofiltration Media 66

5.3.1 Production of Biochar 66

5.3.2 Physicochemical Properties of Biochar 67

5.4 Removal of Pollutants in Biochar-Based Biofiltration Systems 67

5.4.1 Metals/Metalloids 67

5.4.2 Nutrient 70

5.4.3 Organic Chemicals 72

5.5 Microplastic in Urban Runoff 75

5.6 Challenge and Perspective 76

5.7 Conclusion 78

6 Biochar Solution for Anaerobic Digestion 89
Yanfei Tang, Wenjing Tian, and Dani