Removal of tetracycline and sulfonamide classes of antibiotic compound by powdered activated carbon

Removal of sulfonamide (SAs) and tetracycline (TAs) classes of antibiotic compound from deionized water and DOC water by powdered activated carbon (PAC) adsorption was evaluated in this study. According to the study results, TAs were more easily adsorbed than SAs although TAs were more hydrophilic t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Environmental technology. - 1998. - 29(2008), 3 vom: 30. März, Seite 333-42
1. Verfasser: Choi, K-J (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Kim, S-G, Kim, S-H
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2008
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Environmental technology
Schlagworte:Journal Article Anti-Bacterial Agents Organic Chemicals Sulfonamides Tetracyclines Charcoal 16291-96-6
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Zusammenfassung:Removal of sulfonamide (SAs) and tetracycline (TAs) classes of antibiotic compound from deionized water and DOC water by powdered activated carbon (PAC) adsorption was evaluated in this study. According to the study results, TAs were more easily adsorbed than SAs although TAs were more hydrophilic than SAs. The phenolic compounds in TAs might be responsible for their high adsorption. Complex formation of TAs with metal and metal oxide on the surface of activated carbon might also contribute to higher adsorption. The hydrophobic effect was important for removal of SAs. More hydrophobic SAs were removed more easily. The carbon type was not important for adsorption of SAs and TAs. Coal based carbon and coconut based carbon showed similar removal efficiencies for these antibiotics. Dissolved organic materials interfered with adsorption of SAs and TAs. Organic interference was more significant for the antibiotic compound, which was more subject to the PAC adsorption. Self-decomposition of SAs and TAs occurred even after 1 day. TAs were more subject to self-decomposition than SAs. Depending on the antibiotic type, more than 60% of TA was removed through self-decomposition
Beschreibung:Date Completed 22.10.2008
Date Revised 09.07.2008
published: Print
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:0959-3330
DOI:10.1080/09593330802102223