Illicit drugs fentanyl

Removal of organic compounds is mainly corrtrolled by hydrophobic interactions. GAC and PAC have proved efficient in removing lydrophobic compounds (log ow>3-5), despite the competitive effects with natural orgartic rrratter, which tends to decrease the adsorption rates. Therefore, activated carbon treatmerrt can be effective in removing illicit drugs, such as fentanyl or canrtabinoids with octanol—water constants higher than 4. 

Algren DA, Monteilh CP, Punja M, Schier JG, Belson M, Hepler BR, et al. Fentanyl-associated fatalities among illicit drug users in Wayne County, Michigan (July 2005-May 2006). J Med Toxicol March 2013 9(1) 106-15. 

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