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Assessing the Efficacy of Agro-Waste Biochar-Derived Nanoparticles for Purification of Municipal Wastewater, Agricultural Drainage Water and Industrial Effluents

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Soil fertility and plant nutrition

Abstract

Water scarcity and contamination are pressing challenges, particularly in regions like Egypt, where rapid population growth exacerbates freshwater deficits. As agricultural projects expand to meet food demand, water scarcity becomes a critical factor contributing to the food gap. Alternative sources of irrigation water, Such as wastewater, agricultural drainage water and industrial, are being explored, despite potential heavy metal contamination. Therefore, the primary objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of utilizing nanoparticles biochar derived from agro wastes in the treatment of wastewater, specifically to make it suitable for irrigation purposes under laboratory experiment. The present study utilized wastewater samples sourced from three different sources [Agricultural drainage water (NO.1), industrial effluents (NO.2) and municipal wastewater (NO.3)]. These samples were evaluated for suitability for irrigation based on international standards. The nanoparticles biochar derived from agro wastes [specifically, rice straw (RS), palm fronds (PF), and sugar cane residues (SCR)] were assessed for their capability to remove heavy metals from the examined wastewater samples. The analysis of wastewater samples from drains NO.1, NO.2, and NO.3 revealed crucial findings regarding their suitability for irrigation and associated environmental and health risks. pH values indicate that all wastewater samples are suitable for irrigation without requiring pH adjustments. Wastewater from drain NO.1 falls within acceptable salinity limits for irrigation. However, samples from drains NO.2 and NO.3 exhibit EC values exceeding acceptable limits, posing challenges for irrigation use. Wastewater from drains NO.2 and NO.3 contains Na+ concentrations surpassing acceptable levels for irrigation, indicating potential hazards. Wastewater samples contain various heavy metals, including aluminum, mercury, silver, barium, calcium, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, lead, potassium, strontium, zinc, arsenic, and bismuth. Some heavy metals like arsenic show exceptionally high concentrations, indicating potential environmental and health risks. On the other hand, Nanobiochar materials derived from rice straw, palm fronds, and sugar cane residues demonstrated strong capabilities in adsorbing and removing contaminants from wastewater. All materials led to reductions in parameter values compared to untreated samples, with the most notable decrease observed in nanobiochar derived from sugar cane residues. These findings underscore the potential of nanobiochar-based treatments in enhancing wastewater quality and promoting sustainable water management practices. Generally, the practical application of nanobiochar materials derived from plant waste sources holds promise for improving wastewater treatment processes, thereby contributing to enhanced water quality and sustainable agricultural practices.

DOI

10.21608/ejss.2024.277811.1738

Keywords

Freshwater deficits, Alternative sources, adsorption process, rice straw, palm Fronds, Sugar cane residues

Authors

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Soliman

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Affiliation

Damietta university

Email

dr.mans2015@du.edu.eg

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First Name

Amal

Last Name

Shawky

MiddleName

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Affiliation

dementia university

Email

amalshawkey22@gmail.com

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First Name

mohamed

Last Name

elsherpiny

MiddleName

atef

Affiliation

Soil, Water and environment Research Institute, Agric. Res. Center, Egypt

Email

m_elsherpiny2010@yahoo.com

City

mansoura

Orcid

9624-6427-0002-0000

Volume

64

Article Issue

3

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46704

Issue Date

2024-09-01

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2024-03-18

Publish Date

2024-09-01

Page Start

885

Page End

896

Print ISSN

0302-6701

Online ISSN

2357-0369

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https://ejss.journals.ekb.eg/article_350711.html

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19

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Egyptian Journal of Soil Science

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https://ejss.journals.ekb.eg/

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Assessing the Efficacy of Agro-Waste Biochar-Derived Nanoparticles for Purification of Municipal Wastewater, Agricultural Drainage Water and Industrial Effluents

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23 Dec 2024