Exfoliated Moroccan lava clay (Ghassoul) as a sustainable adsorbent for phosphate removal and fertilizer recovery

Key Points

• Phosphate removal reaches high efficiency thanks to the unique properties of Ghassoul clay, a natural adsorbent.
• The study highlights that using this clay can recover fertilizers, thus promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
• Observational analysis included tests of Ghassoul clay's capability to adsorb phosphate in various conditions and concentrations.
• The findings underline the need for sustainable solutions in combating environmental issues related to phosphate runoff.