Table 1 Physicochemical parameters, dimensions and the composition of CWFs studied
Parameter | BF | BF with AC | CF | PF coated with colloidal silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Flow rate (L/H) | 1.3 ± 0.082 | 1.3 ± 0.082 | 0.9 ± 0.065 | 7.5 ± 0.49 |
pH (PZC) | 7.88 ± 0.1 | 9.06 ± 0.1 | 8.46 ± 0.1 | 5.67 ± 0.1 |
pH | 7.88 ± 0.1 | 9.06 ± 0.1 | 8.45 ± 0.1 | 5.69 ± 0.1 |
EC (µS/cm) | 724 ± 11.2 | 1130 ± 10.0 | 166 ± 12.1 | 26 ± 3.6 |
Mass (g) | 182 ± 3.4 | 230 ± 2.5 | 310 ± 1.8 | 3100 ± 2.7 |
App. porosity (%) | 58.55 | 58.55 | 60.61 | 75.00 |
Height (cm) | 8.2 ± 2.4 | 8.2 ± 2.4 | 8.0 ± 2.5 | 18.8 ± 4.6 |
Diameter (inner) cm | 8.9 ± 3.3 | 8.9 ± 3.3 | 5.3 ± 2.0 | 34.7 ± 4.3 |
Diameter (outer) cm | 10.5 ± 2.4 | 10.5 ± 2.4 | 5.6 ± 1.3 | 39.5 ± 3.1 |
Flow rate (L/H) | 1.3 ± 0.082 | 1.3 ± 0.082 | 0.9 ± 0.065 | 7.5 ± 0.49 |