Evaluation Of Hurda Biochar For Ph Correction In Ro Wastewater And Domestic Tap Water”

Abstract

Biochar Was Produced From Hurda Dry Waste Through High-temperature Pyrolysis (600–700°C) In A Furnace Using An Earthen Pot, Followed By Sieving To A Particle Size Of 300 μm. To Examine Its Applicability In Water Treatment, 1% And 3% (w/w) Biochar Doses Were Mixed With RO Wastewater And Tap Water, And PH Changes Were Monitored Over 16 Days In The Environmental Laboratory. The Biochar Reduced The Initial Alkaline PH(9.0–9.5) To Values Between8.43and 8.89 During The First 12 Days, Showing Its Potential For Improving Water Quality For Irrigation Or Soil Nutrient Enrichment. A Rise And Instability In PH After Day 16 Indicate Delayed Release Of Soluble Minerals Or Microbial Activity, Suggesting The Need For Controlled Pre-treatment Or Shorter Contact Periods. The Findings Demonstrate That Hurda-based Biochar Is An Effective Short-term PH-adjusting Material.

Keywords