The effect of granular activated carbon on the physical properties of soils at copper contamination

Abstract

In this study, the effect of granular activated carbon on the physical properties of soils containing copper pollution was presented. The result showed activated carbon could exert a positive effect on accelerating the process of restoring the physical properties of the soil, due to the high porosity and the specific surface area. The soil after remediation with the activated carbon showed better structural state and more water-holding capacity.