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Chemosphere

Title:		"Initial biochar properties related to the removal of As, Se, Pb, Cd, Cu, Ni, and Zn from an acidic suspension"
Author(s):		Clemente JS; Beauchemin S; MacKinnon T; Martin J; Johnston CT; Joern B;
Address:		"Natural Resources Canada, CanmetMINING, 555 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G1, Canada. Electronic address: joyce.clemente@canada.ca. Natural Resources Canada, CanmetMINING, 555 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G1, Canada. Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, 915 W State Street, West Lafeyette, IN, 47907, USA"
Journal Title:		Chemosphere
Year:		2017
Volume:		20161219
Issue:
Page Number:		216 - 224
DOI:		10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.11.154
ISSN/ISBN:		1879-1298 (Electronic) 0045-6535 (Linking)
Abstract:		"This study tests the influence of a diverse set of biochar properties on As(V), Se(IV), Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), or Zn(II) removal from solution at pH 4.5. Six commercial biochars produced using different feedstock and pyrolysis conditions were extensively characterized using physical, chemical, and spectroscopic techniques, and their properties were correlated to anion and cation removal using multiple linear regression. H/total organic C (TOC) ratio and volatile matter were positively correlated to cation removal from solution, which indicate interactions between metals and non-aromatic C. Defining the correlation of ion removal with specific OC functional groups was hindered by the inherent limitations of the spectroscopic techniques, which was exacerbated by the heterogeneity of the biochars. Ash was negatively correlated to Se(IV) and positively correlated to Cd(II), Cu(II), and Ni(II) removal from solution. Interference from soluble P in biochars may partly explain the low Se(IV) removal from solution; and Ca-, P-, and Fe- containing compounds likely sorbed or precipitated Pb(II), Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II). Furthermore, Ca-oxalate identified using X-ray diffraction in willow, may be responsible for willow's increased ability to remove Cd(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) compared to the other 5 biochars. It was clear that both OC and inorganic biochar components influenced metal(loid) and Se(IV) removal from solution. The non-aromatic and volatile OC correlated to removal from solution may be readily available for microbial degradation, while Mg, N, P, and S are required for biological growth. Biological metabolism and uptake of these compounds may inhibit or destabilize their interaction with contaminants"
Keywords:		"Adsorption Arsenic/*analysis/chemistry Charcoal/*chemistry Environmental Pollutants/*analysis/chemistry Environmental Restoration and Remediation/*methods Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Metals, Heavy/*analysis/chemistry Mining Models, Theoretical Selenium/*an;"
Notes:		"MedlineClemente, Joyce S Beauchemin, Suzanne MacKinnon, Ted Martin, Joseph Johnston, Cliff T Joern, Brad eng England 2016/12/23 Chemosphere. 2017 Mar; 170:216-224. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.11.154. Epub 2016 Dec 19"