Scientists have developed a new material that may become the industry standard for reducing wastewater pollution, potentially replacing activated carbon as the most widely-used adsorbent. The material is synthesized using both solid wastes and a polymer.
Particulate matter is greatly toxic to nature as well as individuals and is emitted from power plants, industrial plants and automobiles, among other sources. Millions of tons of industrial effluents include this matter every year.
The current primary method to reduce these particles utilizes activated carbon, but this method is far more expensive than the new material. The new method combines sodium alginate with silica fume, a high-volume industrial byproduct. This process creates a more environmentally friendly and affordable material than current practices. Beyond saving money, the new process is also simpler to enact and scale-up than traditional activated carbon practices.
Date: March 20, 2018
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Coordinator: EnvGuide Team
Source: https://www.wwdmag.com/industrial-water/researchers-develop-alternative-activated-carbon-prevent-water-pollution