A sustainable approach for water management and nutrient recovery

Azizi, Nangyallai | Yabalak, Erdal | Nural, Yahya

As the global population continues to rise, water reservoirs are encountering increasing threats, amplifying concerns regarding environmental degradation and the scarcity of freshwater resources. This study investigated the potential of hydrochar (HC) generated from apricot kernel shells (AKSs) through the process of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) as a solution to these challenges. It comprehensively analyzed the relationship between HTC parameters, specifically temperature and duration, and the resulting HC properties, including water-holding capacity (WHC), electrical conductivity, pH, and ion adsorption capabilities. The hydrochar sample (HC12), treated at 240 degrees C for 120 min in the initial run, demonstrated a superior water-holding capacity (WHC) of 4 g/g, making it promising f...