Semi-continuous adsorption-biocatalysis systems using waste-derived biochar functionalized with laccase for diclofenac removal from wastewater
Vânia Calisto
Diclofenac (DCF) is a widely consumed anti-inflammatory drug, frequently detected in aquatic environments worldwide due to the limited removal efficiency of conventional wastewater treatment processes. This work investigates the valorisation of brewery waste into functionalized carbon-based materials to mitigate the entry of DCF into aquatic systems. Biochar (BC) was produced from spent brewery grains via microwave-assisted pyrolysis, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 12 by repurposin