Using wastes of buckwheat processing as sorption materials for the removal of pollutants from aqueous media: a review

Based on data from various literature sources, information is given on the chemical composition of straw and husk of buckwheat grains. The information on buckwheat processing waste as a source for obtaining various valuable components is provided. Literature data on the use of ground buckwheat straw as a sorption material for the extraction of heavy metal ions and oil products from natural and sewage are presented. The possibility of increasing sorption characteristics by buckwheat straw treatment with various chemical reagents is shown. Determined that the husk of buckwheat grains contains cellulose and lignin most of all. Information is given on the use of the fruit shells of buckwheat grains as sorption materials for the removal of metal ions, oil and oil products from aqueous media. It was shown that to increase the sorption characteristics of these pollutants is possible by treating the sorption material with acidic chemical reagents and high-frequency low-pressure plasma. The parameters of acid treatment or plasma exposure are determined at which the highest adsorption indicators. Native straw and buckwheat husk are effective sorption materials for the removal of heavy metal ions and oil from aqueous media. It is possible to increase the sorption characteristics according to pollutants by a chemical or physical and chemical modification.