Publications by authors named "Pooja Vinod Kshirsagar"
Efficient arsenic removal from water using iron-impregnated low-temperature biochar derived from henequen fibers: performance, mechanism, and LCA analysis.
Xu Liao Raúl Miranda Avilés Alma Hortensia Serafin Muñoz Diana Olivia Rocha Amador Rebeca Yasmin Perez Rodriguez Pooja Vinod Kshirsagar
Sci Rep
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examines an adsorbent made from iron-impregnated henequen fibers (Fe/TBC) for effectively removing arsenic from water while minimizing energy consumption.
- Experimental results showed maximum arsenic adsorption capacities of 7.30 mg/g and 8.98 mg/g at temperatures of 25°C and 40°C, respectively, although factors like high pH and certain organic compounds hindered this process.
- The life cycle assessment revealed that while Fe/TBC is an effective adsorbent for treating arsenic-contaminated water, its synthesis stage has notable environmental impacts, contributing to a global warming potential of 0.8 kg CO-eq.