Siříšťová L., Přinosilová Š., Riddellová K., Hajšlová J., Melzoch K. (2012): Changes in quality parameters of vodka filtered through activated charcoal. Czech J. Food Sci., 30: 474–482. The production technology of high-quality vodka used in Russia involves filtration through activated charcoal. To approach the quality of renowned Russian vodka, one prominent Czech spirit-producing company inst...

Twenty-six strains of Penicillium islandicum Sopp were tested for production of a chlorine-containing peptide (Cl-peptide), which is a hepatotoxin. Highest levels of the mycotoxin were produced in a modification of Wickerham medium. The mycotoxin was isolated by adsorption on charcoal and, after washing the charcoal with acetone-water (1:1), was eluted into n-butanol. Further purification was a...

A three-pitcher (locally known as ‘3-Kolshi’) water filtration system made from locally available materials was tested for its efficacy in removing arsenic, other trace metals and anions from the groundwater of Bangladesh and the disposal of the filtering materials after the breakthrough was studied. In this filter, the first Kolshi has cast iron turnings, and sand, the second Kolshi has wood c...

In 34 patients with fulminant hepatic failure, platelets, in addition to being reduced in numbers, were smaller than those of healthy controls. In keeping with this, capillary bleeding times were significantly longer than could be accounted for by reduction in numbers alone. In a small group of these patients use of charcoal haemoperfusion for temporary liver support produced a doubling of the ...

Alternative adsorbents like Activated charcoal, modified activated charcoal, wheat bran, activated neem leaf powder and groundnut shell powder were used as adsorbents for effective removal of Cr (VI) ions and thus a comparative study between the adsorbents are presented. Waste water containing Cr (VI) ions was treated with all adsorbents for a calculated amount of time. Further, filtration was ...

The present study investigated the coupling effect of biodegradation and media filtration in treating hydrocarbon contaminated water. The study recorded reductions in total petroleum hydrocarbon, total dissolved solids, turbidity and microbial load. The study was essentially a simulated pump and treat process that involved the pumping of hydrocarbon contaminated water for treatment in a locally...