Mercury (II) Removal From Stock Solutions Using Pulsed Electrochemical Technique Coupled With Biochar Adsorbent

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of a pulsed electrochemical technique combined with biochar for removing mercury (II) from solutions.
• Utilized pulsed electrochemical oxidation (PEO) in aqueous solutions containing mercury (II).
• Employed biochar as an adsorbent for enhancing removal efficiency.
• Measured electric energy consumption during the process.
• Achieved mercury removal with 227 mg/L concentration.
• Effectively demonstrated that combined techniques significantly enhance pollutant removal.