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Adsorption performance of nanoplastics in carbon filtration column
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This study investigated the adsorption and removal of polystyrene nanoplastics in a carbon filtration column under varying experimental conditions including pH and ionic strength. Results showed that activated carbon effectively retained polystyrene nanoparticles, with column performance depending significantly on water chemistry.
Nanoplastics (NPs) are usually formed by the decomposition of large plastics, which will cause water pollution after entering the water body. Carbon filter column is used to adsorb and remove polystyrene nanoparticles (PSNPs). The influence of experimental conditions on adsorption was investigated and fitted by kinetic model. The results show that increasing the height of carbon filter column and decreasing the initial concentration of PSNPs and water flow rate can prolong the breakthrough time of carbon filter column. When the initial concentration of PSNPs is 0.8 mg L-1, the influent flow rate is 4 mL min-1 and the height of carbon filter bed is 8.5 cm, the removal effect is the best, and the depletion point of carbon filter column is extended to 48 h. Adams-Bohart model is suitable for describing the initial stage of adsorption. Thomas and Yoon-Nelson models can well describe the whole dynamic adsorption process of PSNPs, and Yoon-Nelson model can accurately predict the time required for 50% PSNPs to penetrate the carbon column. The adsorption mechanism of NPs by carbon filter column is mainly through the attachment sites and pore retention provided by particles on the surface of activated carbon. This study can provide new technical and theoretical support for the removal of NPs.
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