Table 2 Various elements present on the modified Hydrochar’s surface.
Elements | Weight (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Before adsorption | After adsorption | |
Carbon (C) | 59.5 | 60.7 |
Nitrogen (N) | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Oxygen (O) | 31.4 | 31.4 |
Aluminium (Al) | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Silica (Si) | 1.5 | 0.9 |
Sulphur (S) | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Calcium (Ca) | 0.3 | - |
Iron (Fe) | 0.5 | 0.6 |
Copper (Cu) | 0.8 | - |