Multifunctional applications of biochar beyond carbon storage

N Bolan, SA Hoang, J Beiyuan… - International …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
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 …

Production and beneficial impact of biochar for environmental application: a comprehensive review

Y Zhou, S Qin, S Verma, T Sar, S Sarsaiya… - Bioresource …, 2021 - Elsevier
This review focuses on a holistic view of biochar, production from feedstock's, engineering
production strategies, its applications and future prospects. This article reveals a systematic …

Evaluating biochar and its modifications for the removal of ammonium, nitrate, and phosphate in water

M Zhang, G Song, DL Gelardi, L Huang, E Khan… - Water Research, 2020 - Elsevier
Removal of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from water through the use of various sorbents
is often considered an economically viable way for supplementing conventional methods …

A critical review on production, modification and utilization of biochar

Y **e, L Wang, H Li, LJ Westholm, L Carvalho… - Journal of Analytical and …, 2022 - Elsevier
There has been an increased interest in the production of sustainable biochar in the past
years, as biochar shows versatile physicochemical properties and, can have a wide …

[HTML][HTML] Biochar-based slow-release of fertilizers for sustainable agriculture: A mini review

C Wang, D Luo, X Zhang, R Huang, Y Cao… - Environmental Science …, 2022 - Elsevier
Increasing global population and decreasing arable land pose tremendous pressures to
agricultural production. The application of conventional chemical fertilizers improves …

New trends in biochar pyrolysis and modification strategies: feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, sustainability concerns and implications for soil amendment

L Wang, YS Ok, DCW Tsang, DS Alessi… - Soil Use and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
As a waste‐derived soil amendment with a long history, biochar has received extensive
attention for its capability to improve soil fertility/health; remove or immobilize contaminants …

Biochar for soil carbon sequestration: Current knowledge, mechanisms, and future perspectives

S Li, D Tasnady - C, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biochar, a sustainable solid material derived from biomass pyrolysis enriched in carbon, has
emerged as a promising solution for soil carbon sequestration. This comprehensive review …

Adsorbent materials for ammonium and ammonia removal: A review

B Han, C Butterly, W Zhang, J He, D Chen - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Ammonium (NH 4+) and ammonia (NH 3) are notorious hard-to-treat pollutants,
leading to serious deterioration of aquatic ecosystems and significant risks to human health …

Machine learning predicting and engineering the yield, N content, and specific surface area of biochar derived from pyrolysis of biomass

L Leng, L Yang, X Lei, W Zhang, Z Ai, Z Yang, H Zhan… - Biochar, 2022 - Springer
Biochar produced from pyrolysis of biomass has been developed as a platform
carbonaceous material that can be used in various applications. The specific surface area …

Effect of different production methods on physicochemical properties and adsorption capacities of biochar from sewage sludge and kitchen waste: Mechanism and …

Y Wang, K Wang, X Wang, Q Zhao, J Jiang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Different pyrolysis methods, parameters and feedstocks result in biochars with different
properties, structures and removal capacities for heavy metals. However, the role of each …