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Title Adsorption-Based Pretreatment of Irrigation Water to Prevent Water Quality Issues
ID_Doc 23246
Authors Kucserka, T; Németh, GI; Pálfi, I; Kiss, ZL; Tombácz, E; Galambos, I
Title Adsorption-Based Pretreatment of Irrigation Water to Prevent Water Quality Issues
Year 2023
Published Separations, 10, 9
DOI 10.3390/separations10090468
Abstract Access to and the use of irrigation water of adequate quality and targeted nutrient supplementation have become more widespread in recent years. Both crop quality and the irrigation system lifetime are affected by the quality of the water used for irrigation. Micro-irrigation (e.g., drip and sprinkle) is becoming increasingly common alongside the more typical irrigation methods, but it requires expertise and pre-treatment to ensure a proper water supply. The most significant problem is clogging, which can greatly reduce irrigation efficiency. Treatment for irrigation purposes mainly depends on the contaminants that are present in the water. The main treatment options available are biological, electromagnetic and electrostatic treatments, but these have a wide range of effectiveness levels compared to membrane separation technologies. In addition, adsorption treatments are also available, which, depending on the adsorbent used, can greatly improve the pre-treatment of irrigation water. This work provides an overview of adsorbents suitable for the treatment of irrigation water and their effectiveness. The separation of interfering components via adsorption is effective and promising for future application as the expected irrigation demands increase.
Author Keywords irrigation; water treatment; adsorbents; circular economy
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001072526800001
WoS Category Chemistry, Analytical
Research Area Chemistry
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8739/10/9/468/pdf?version=1692889205
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