Rattan Waste Turned into High-Performance Microreactor for Water Purification (IMAGE)
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A new study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts presents a novel rattan-derived biochar microreactor designed for continuous-flow water remediation. By adjusting the cellulose-to-lignin ratio in rattan, researchers engineered a hierarchically porous carbon structure with high surface area and abundant catalytic defects. The microreactor, driven by gravity alone, achieved ultrahigh flux degradation of tetracycline, methylene blue, and rhodamine B. The system operates via a non-radical pathway, offering a metal-free, reusable, and eco-friendly approach to advanced oxidation processes.
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Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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