Biochar is produced as a charred material with high surface area and abundant functional
groups by pyrolysis, which refers to the process of thermochemical decomposition of organic …

In recent years, the application of biochar in the remediation of heavy metals (HMs)
contaminated soil has received tremendous attention globally. We reviewed the latest …

Numerous studies have indicated that anthropogenic activities are the dominant contributors
of heavy metals migrated into soil environment, which result in an increased demand for soil …

Cadmium (Cd) contamination in paddy fields is a serious health concern because of its high
toxicity and widespread pollution. Recently, much progress has been made in elucidating …

Soil heavy metal contamination caused by mining activities is a global issue. These heavy
metals can be enriched in plants and animals through the food chain, and eventually …

A novel composite of hydroxyapatite tailored hierarchical porous biochar (HA-HPB) was
synthesized and used for the adsorptive immobilization of Cd (II) and Pb (II) in water and …

The increasing generation of toxic heavy metals from smelting activities poses significant
threat to food safety, human health, and soil ecosystem, due to their unacceptable exposure …

Green remediation of soils highly contaminated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) can
be achieved using suitable plants. Such phytoremediation procedure often takes into …

The application of biochar to soils contaminated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) has
received particular attention due to its ability to reduce PTE uptake by the plants. Therefore …

Heavy metal pollution in coastal zone is a global environment problem concerning the
international society. As an eco-friendly and economical method, phytoremediation is a …