Abstract
Arsenic (As) contamination is a significant global issue that demands the development of sustainable technologies to remove As, particularly from water resources. One such technology is adsorption by biochar, which has demonstrated to be effective for arsenate (As(V)) and arsenite (As(III)) removal. Due to its unique properties, bamboo species have emerged as a promising source for biochar production, for remediation purposes. In this study, we evaluated the adsorption capacity of As by biochar derived from the Mexican bamboo species Guadua inermis in aqueous solutions contaminated with As(V). The evaluation included kinetic studies and solutions with varying initial concentrations of As(V). The results demonstrated that biochar reaches equilibrium within approximately 3 hours, removing 68.9% of the initial arsenic. Additionally, it removed 37-68% of As from solutions containing 5-50 mg L⁻¹ of As(V). These findings contribute to the characterization of the As adsorption capacity of biochar derived from G. inermis bamboo, laying the groundwork for research and sustainable utilization of the species for biotechnological purposes, while also contributing to the development of technologies to ensure As-free water.
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