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This study investigated the use of activated carbon produced from Pistacia khinjuk (bıttım) nutshell waste as an adsorbent to remove carbofuran, a toxic carbamate pesticide, from water. The researchers optimized the activation process and evaluated the adsorption capacity under various conditions including pH, contact time, initial pesticide concentration, and temperature. The activated carbon demonstrated effective removal of carbofuran from aqueous solutions, with the adsorption process following specific kinetic and isotherm models that indicate favorable adsorption characteristics.
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This research provides a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable method for water treatment by converting agricultural waste into a valuable adsorbent material. The removal of carbofuran from water sources is critical for protecting human health and ecosystems, as this pesticide is highly toxic and persistent in the environment.
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