Table 3 Concentration of BP-3 in distilled water and wastewater after biochar and Lemna treatment.

From: Integrated biochar and Lemna minor system for sustainable remediation of Benzophenone-3 from wastewater

Sample

BP-3 (mg L−1)

2,4-DHB (mg L−1)

2,3,4-THB (mg L−1)

DW

WW

DW

WW

DW

WW

Water sample

      

Initial conc

10

10

–

–

–

–

30 min biochar treatment

5.66 ± 0.03

8.44 ± 0.11

–

–

–

–

60 min biochar treatment

4.56 ± 0.07

6.78 ± 0.18

–

–

–

–

Lemna treatment 2nd day

4.17 ± 0.12

2.75 ± 0.10

0.03 ± 0

0.04 ± 0

-

–

Lemna treatment 4th day

2.69 ± 0.01

2.47 ± 0.06

0.04 ± 0

0.05 ± 0

-

–

Lemna treatment 7th day

2.62 ± 0.04

1.95 ± 0.03

1.15 ± 0.01

0.43 ± 0

-

0.36 ± 0.01

Lemna tissue sample

–

–

0.18 ± 0

–

–

0.55 ± 0.03

  1. *Values are presented as Mean ± Standard Error (n = 3).