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Spent Mushroom Substrate Biochar Removes Lead and Cadmium

Spent Mushroom Substrate Biochar Removes Lead and Cadmium

What they found

Biochar from spent mushroom substrate removed lead and cadmium from water best among tested materials.

Biochar from spent mushroom substrate removed lead and cadmium from water best among tested materials.

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Materials/engineering

Materials/engineering

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Water, Air, & Soil Pollution

Water, Air, & Soil Pollution

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Biochar for Heavy Metal Removal

Biochar for Heavy Metal Removal

Biochar made from spent mushroom substrate (SMS), corn straw, and hardwood sawdust, activated with K2CO3, was tested for removing lead and cadmium from water. SMS-derived biochar showed the best results due to its porous structure, rich elemental composition, and high surface area.

Biochar made from spent mushroom substrate (SMS), corn straw, and hardwood sawdust, activated with K2CO3, was tested for removing lead and cadmium from water. SMS-derived biochar showed the best results due to its porous structure, rich elemental composition, and high surface area.

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