
Antibiotics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 395 - 395
Published: April 10, 2025
Background/Objectives: The persistence of tetracycline residues in aquatic environments poses substantial risks to ecosystems and public health, emphasizing the need for effective removal strategies. This study examines use purified stevensite (ST), a natural clay mineral, as an efficient cost-effective adsorbent removing antibiotics from contaminated water. Methods: Batch experiments were conducted assess adsorption kinetics, isotherms, influence environmental factors. Material characterization studies performed before after adsorption. Results: ST demonstrated optimal efficiency at acidic pH, achieving over 99% elimination both tetracyclines their metabolites dose 2 g L−1 antibiotic concentration 5 mg L−1. Equilibrium was reached within 30 min. Regeneration confirmed that retained 90% its capacity five adsorption–desorption cycles. Surface revealed ST’s large surface area, high cation exchange capacity, potential hydrogen bonding may explain capabilities. material tested on real samples tap water, wastewater, demonstrating rate 99%. Conclusions: With efficiency, low cost favourable reusability, is promising option large-scale wastewater treatment, contributing safer water resources improved protection.
Language: Английский