Agro materials derived nano activated carbon for absorption of heavy and toxic metals from Industrial effluents

Our goal is to achieve environmental sustainability while facing severe resource constraints (including a lack of financial resources, skilled labor, and available power sources) by using innovative and non-conventional technologies. Agricultural products have been demonstrated to be an effective alternative to conventional treatment systems for the adsorption-based removal of hazardous heavy metals such as chromium (Cr), mercury (Hg), copper (Cu), and nickel (Ni) from water solutions. This comprises rice hulls, sugarcane bagasse, coconut shells, peanut shells, apple debris, and fly ash, among other materials. Activated carbon (AC) formed from agro-based materials is a well-known adsorbent that may be utilized effectively for the removal of a wide range of contaminants from air, soil, and liquids. AC is the most effective adsorbent for the removal of several (organic, inorganic, and biological) water and wastewater contaminants. The outcome of this project will be the synthesis of target nano-activated carbon fibers derived from agricultural sources and the development of a device modelling procedure that is friendly to users.

Faculty Supervisor:

Satinder Brar

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Partner:

University of Delhi

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Nanotechnology; Water

University:

York University

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