[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in water remediation from toxic heavy metals using biochar as a green and efficient adsorbent: a review

KHH Aziz, R Kareem - Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Heavy metal pollution is a serious environmental problem that poses a threat to human
health and the environment. Water pollution by toxic heavy metals is a major cause of this …

Harnessing the power of functionalized biochar: Progress, challenges, and future perspectives in energy, water treatment, and environmental sustainability

MZ Yameen, SR Naqvi, D Juchelková, MNA Khan - Biochar, 2024 - Springer
The swift advancement of sustainable energy technologies, coupled with the urgent need to
address environmental challenges, has generated considerable interest in the multifaceted …

[HTML][HTML] A review of renewable energy resources in Nigeria for climate change mitigation

DO Obada, M Muhammad, SB Tajiri, MO Kekung… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The reality of climate change is a fact that cannot be disputed. Its impact is felt globally on
nature and humans. Drought, flooding, delayed or excessive rainfall, extreme heat …

Unlocking the potential of agricultural waste as biochar for sustainable biodiesel production: A comprehensive review

HS Kusuma, KD Az-Zahra, RW Saputri… - Bioresource Technology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Overexploitation of resources that cannot be replenished is resulting in the reduction of
energy supplies. Renewable energy that applies clean technology is in high demand these …

[HTML][HTML] Carbon-based nanomaterials: a paradigm shift in biofuel synthesis and processing for a sustainable energy future

NR Khan, AB Rashid - Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2024 - Elsevier
The increased demand for energy has driven researchers to concentrate on generating
secure energy sources for humanity. One advantage of inventing a biological and chemical …

[HTML][HTML] Developments in biochar incorporated geopolymers and alkali activated materials: a systematic literature review

S Marathe, Ł Sadowski - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Annually, industries related to agricultural products generate substantial volumes of waste
biomass, presenting critical challenges for solid waste management due to its environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Removal of toxic heavy metals from aquatic systems using low-cost and sustainable biochar: a review

KHH Aziz - Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024 - Elsevier
Heavy metal pollution, mainly from industrial activity, has become a major environmental
problem, raising awareness about environmental protection and human health. These …

Biomass-derived carbon-based catalysts for lignocellulosic biomass and waste valorisation: a circular approach

M Belluati, S Tabasso, EC Gaudino, G Cravotto… - Green …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The growing demand for alternative clean energy sources and environmental crises are
causing great concern for humankind. Researchers have devoted effort to finding cheap …

Harnessing the potential of biochar-based catalysts for sustainable adsorptive and photocatalytic applications: a comprehensive review

A Javanmard, WMABW Daud, MFA Patah… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the domain of environmental remediation, the effective removal of both organic and
inorganic contaminants is critical, often requiring innovative solutions beyond conventional …

Synergistic effects and product yields in microwave-assisted in-situ co-pyrolysis of rice straw and paraffin wax

HT Hamzah, V Sridevi, DV Surya, P Ramesh… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microwave-assisted pyrolysis is one of the most efficient methods for solid waste
management. This study employed microwave-assisted catalytic co-pyrolysis to convert …