A novel treatment for Cd-contaminated solution through adsorption on beech charcoal: the effect of bioactivation
In this paper, biochar produced by pyrolysis of beech has been investigated as a potential adsorbent
for remediation of cadmium-contaminated groundwater. The experimental activity included
determination of the main physical–chemical characteristics of charcoal and the study of the
adsorption kinetics and isotherms through batch tests. Adsorption column tests were also carried out
and breakthrough curves determined. The same tests were repeated using the beech charcoal after the