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The use of organic matter such as compost, in soil contaminated by pesticides contribute to adsorption of these, as reflected in the conclusions of the doctoral thesis at the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Murcia by Jose Angel Garcia Escudero.
Findings also suggest that among those favoring adsorption of organic materials also include, among others, pine bark, residues of coffee and coconut fiber.
According to the thesis, which has been rated as outstanding cum laude, adding that waste down a beneficial effect in reducing the risk of contamination of groundwater.
Moreover, this research indicates that the use of semiconductor materials such as zinc oxide or titanium, and renewable energy source is sunlight which is an effective, fast and economical technology for the regeneration of surface or ground water contaminated with pesticides.
The doctoral thesis was supervised by professors from the University of Murcia and Simon Lucas Gabriel Perez Garcia Navarro.
Source: Universidad de Murcia
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