Microwave-assisted regeneration of CuxO-modified activated carbon saturated with sulfamethazine: Mechanism and performance evaluation

Key Points

• Performance of CuxO-modified activated carbon shows significant improvement after microwave-assisted regeneration—indicating higher efficiency.
• Key metrics include enhanced adsorption capacity of activated carbon for sulfamethazine with regeneration times being notably reduced.
• The analysis employs microwave-assisted regeneration to assess mechanisms and performance for pollutants on activated carbon.
• Efficient regeneration processes can reduce long-term environmental impacts of sulfonamide pollutants—highlighting a promising sustainability approach.