Evaluation of biochar as a filter medium in pre-treatment of water

Conventional biofilters (sand and compost) have limited effectiveness in removing bacteria. Biochar can remove hazardous substances and non-problematic dissolved organic matter. Biochar has to be tested if it can handle a complex mixture like stormwater. [3rd Award]

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Main Author: Tan, Nicholas Shuo Jie
Other Authors: Cao Bin
Format: Student Research Poster
Language:English
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/84131
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/41612
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Conventional biofilters (sand and compost) have limited effectiveness in removing bacteria. Biochar can remove hazardous substances and non-problematic dissolved organic matter. Biochar has to be tested if it can handle a complex mixture like stormwater. [3rd Award]