Poly(β-cyclodextrin)-Activated Carbon Gel Composites for Removal of Pesticides from Water.

ABSTRACT: Pesticides are widely used in agriculture to increase and protect crop production. A substantial percentage of the active substances applied is retained in the soil or flows into water courses, constituting a very relevant environmental problem. There are several methods for the removal of pesticides from soils and water; however, their efficiency is still a challenge. An alternative to current methods relies on the use of effective adsorbents in removing pesticides which are, simultaneously, capable of releasing pesticides into the soil when needed. This reduces costs related to their application and waste treatments and, thus, overall environmental costs. In this paper, we describe the synthesis and preparation of activated carbon-containing poly(β-cyclodextrin) composites. The composite

SUBMITTER: Utzeri G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7962014 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature