Sorption of Atrazine in Tropical Soil by Biochar Prepared from Cassava Waste

Biochar (BC) is a carbonaceous and porous product generated from the incomplete combustion of biomass and has been recognized as an efficient adsorbent. This study evaluated the ability of BC to sorb atrazine pesticide in tropical soil, and explored potential environmental values of BC on mitigating...

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Main Authors: Hui Deng, Huamei Yu, Miao Chen, Chengjun Ge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2014-09-01
Series:BioResources
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Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_09_4_6627_Deng_Sorption_Atrazine_Tropical_Soil