Integration of high-rate filtration using waste-derived biochar as a potential sustainable technology for drinking water supply

Fernando García-Ávila; Andrés Galarza-Guamán; Mónica Barros-Bermeo; Emigdio Antonio Alfaro-Paredes; Alex Avilés-Añazco; Sergio Iglesias-Abad

doi:10.1007/s42773-023-00256-4

Biochar ›› 2023, Vol. 5 ›› Issue (1) : 0. DOI: 10.1007/s42773-023-00256-4

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Integration of high-rate filtration using waste-derived biochar as a potential sustainable technology for drinking water supply

Fernando García-Ávila¹^,²^,^a ,
Andrés Galarza-Guamán¹ ,
Mónica Barros-Bermeo¹ ,
Emigdio Antonio Alfaro-Paredes³ ,
Alex Avilés-Añazco¹^,² ,
Sergio Iglesias-Abad⁴

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•	Biochar had higher efficiency than conventional filter media.
•	Biochar had high efficiencies in removing copper, iron, aluminium, and total coliforms.
•	Biochar in mixed beds substantially improved haze and colour removal.

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Fernando García-Ávila, Andrés Galarza-Guamán, Mónica Barros-Bermeo, Emigdio Antonio Alfaro-Paredes, Alex Avilés-Añazco, Sergio Iglesias-Abad. Integration of high-rate filtration using waste-derived biochar as a potential sustainable technology for drinking water supply. Biochar, 2023, 5(1): 0 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-023-00256-4