Low-temperature biochar production from torrefaction for wastewater treatment: a review

SL Lin, H Zhang, WH Chen, M Song, EE Kwon - Bioresource technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar, a carbon-rich and por ous material derived from waste biomass resources, has
demonstrated tremendous potential in wastewater treatment. Torrefaction technology offers …

Molecular dynamics simulation of adhesion at the asphalt-aggregate interface: A review

Y Tang, Z Fu, G Raos, F Ma, P Zhao, Y Hou - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024 - Elsevier
Interfacial adhesion at the molecular level is a complex process, where the key players
(asphalt, aggregates, water, and air) are in a dynamic state of structural equilibrium, varying …

Construction of carboxylated-GO and MOFs composites for efficient removal of heavy metal ions

Z **e, S Diao, R Xu, G Wei, J Wen, G Hu, T Tang… - Applied Surface …, 2023 - Elsevier
Two-dimensional graphene oxide (GO) and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have great
potential applications as high-performance adsorption materials. In this work, carboxylated …

Amidoxime-functionalized cellulose nanofibers/MXene aerogel for electric field enhanced uranium extraction from seawater

N Shi, J Wu, X Zhi, N Li, Z Wang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
As a green and economical energy, nuclear power plays a significant role in the global
energy supply. Uranium extraction from seawater is a highly promising strategy to utilize …

Damage on asphalt surfaces caused by ionic solution erosion and salt crystallization at molecular scale

Y Tang, Z Fu, P Zhao, F Ma, Y Hou - Applied Surface Science, 2024 - Elsevier
The damage mechanism of severe salt corrosion on asphalt surfaces should be revealed at
molecular scale. This study utilized molecular dynamics (MD) and density functional theory …

Navigating the molecular landscape of environmental science and heavy metal removal: A simulation-based approach

I Salahshoori, MAL Nobre, A Yazdanbakhsh… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Heavy metals pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human health because of their
toxic properties and their ability to bioaccumulate in living organisms. Traditional removal …

Synergistic remediation strategies for soil contaminated with compound heavy metals and organic pollutants

J Nie, Q Wang, L Han, J Li - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
The co-existence of heavy metals (HMs) and organic pollutants in soils has recently
attracted intense concerns due to the significant threat to environmental safety and public …

Preparation and properties of self-healing SBS modified bitumen with dynamic acylhydrazone bonds

Y He, S Mao, T Zhang, S Zeng, H Duan… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer (SBS) modified bitumen (SMB) with excellent
self-healing performance not only saves resources, but is also important for the sustainable …

From waste to sustainable pavement: Rejuvenation of asphalt binder using waste engine oil residue and crumb rubber

T Wang, C Riccardi, W Jiang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025 - Elsevier
Waste recycling is a crucial prerequisite for sustainable road development. This study aims
to investigate the rejuvenating impact of waste engine oil residue (WEOR) and crumb rubber …

A multifunctional coconut shell biochar modified by titanium dioxide for heavy metal removal in water/soil and tetracycline degradation

X Gu, P Guo, Z Li, X Xu, Y Cao, G Yang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Heavy metals and tetracycline pollute the environment and endanger human health. This
work prepared a multifunctional coconut shell biochar (Ti-X BC) through NaHCO 3 activation …