Biochar adsorption of antibiotics depends on molecular structure

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260222/Biochar-adsorption-of-antibiotics-depends-on-molecular-structure.aspx Antibiotic pollution in water is a growing global concern, as residues from human medicine, livestock production, and aquaculture can persist in the environment and contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance. A new study shows that the molecular structure of antibiotics plays a decisive role in how effectively they can be removed from water using biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from agricultural waste.