文章基本信息
- 标题:Suitability of Moshi Pumice for Phosphorus Sorption in Constructed Wetlands
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- 作者:AS Mahenge
- 期刊名称:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
- 印刷版ISSN:1119-8362
- 出版年度:2014
- 卷号:18
- 期号:1
- 页码:135-140
- 语种:English
- 出版社:Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry, University of Port Harcourt
- 摘要:The study of Moshi Pumice’s phosphorus sorption behaviours and properties was carried out in laboratory scale where by 1-2 mm, 2-4 mm and 4-8 mm grains were tested using batch experiments. The results show that Moshi Pumice has high phosphorus sorption capacity. The sorption capacity for the Moshi Pumice was 2.5 g P/kg. For 1-2mm and 4-8mm grains; about 50% of phosphorus sorption in Moshi Pumice occurs in the first 18 and 20 hours, respectively. Compared to 4-8mm and 2-4mm grains, temperature didn’t significantly influence phosphorus sorption on 1-2mm grain. Moshi Pumice has high potential for phosphorus removal from wastewaters and it can be recommended to be used as a substrate in constructed wetlands to remove phosphorus. © JASEM