High-performance activated rice straw biochar: a sustainable triple-bottom-line adsorbent for removal of water pharmaceutical pollution

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of activated rice straw biochar as an adsorbent for removing pharmaceuticals from water.
• Developed activated rice straw biochar as an adsorbent.
• Assessed its efficiency in removing SMX and CLN from wastewater.
• Examined improvements in overall water quality.
• Activated rice straw biochar effectively removed SMX and CLN from wastewater.
• Significant improvements in water quality metrics observed after treatment.
• Supports circular economy principles through sustainable practices.