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Table 1 Proximate and ultimate analysis of pulverized bamboo chopsticks

From: Effect of pyrolytic temperature on the adsorption of Pb(II) from synthetic wastewater onto bamboo chopstick biochar: a conventional vs. microwave-assisted pyrolysis approach

Proximate Analysis

Percentage (wt.%)

 Moisture

8.89 ± 0.00

 Volatile matter

71.76 ± 0.02

 Fixed carbon

18.65 ± 0.04

 Ash

0.71 ± 0.02

Ultimate Analysis

Percentage (wt.%)

 C

46.05 ± 0.01

 H

6.51 ± 0.04

 N

0.16 ± 0.01

 O

47.40 ± 0.13

  1. Remark: Average data are depicted with standard deviations