Contamination of wastewater with antibiotics is a critical water pollution issue due to their widespread use. Most wastewater treatment systems cannot remove these pollutants, leading to environmental contamination and increased antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
The purpose solution is a nitrogen-doped porous material from cassava rhizomes with enhanced adsorption properties for antibiotic removal.
This method, which involves using the ‘tea bag model’ and replacing hybrid porous carbon materials with magnetic nanoparticles, is not only low-cost and accessible but also designed to be user-friendly, allowing for the appropriate scaling of the porous material in the tea bags. This innovative approach presents a promising alternative for effectively treating antibiotic-contaminated wastewater, with the potential to be quickly adopted by various stakeholders.