Utilization of biochar from olive tree pruning as additive to cement mortars

D Kalderis, E Anastasiou, E Petrakis… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Olive tree pruning is the most abundant agricultural waste in the Mediterranean region and a
sustainable exploitation pathway has yet to be established. In the framework of circular bio …

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 …

Investigation of the properties and sustainability of modified biochar-doped cement-based composite

P Ye, B Guo, H Qin, C Wang, J Li, Y Chen, D Lu… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
To realize sustainable development, the application of economical and environmentally
friendly biochar, with its carbon sequestration performance, in cement applications has …

[HTML][HTML] A versatile biochar fertilizer used for adsorption of heavy metals and enhancement of plant growth in metal contaminated soil

L Qian, C Mei, T Li, W Luo, W Liu, M Chen… - … Technology & Innovation, 2024 - Elsevier
To improve the remediation effectiveness of biochar in heavy metal (HM) contaminated
media, it is crucial to develop multifunctional biochar materials with enhanced adsorption …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the performance of cement-modified biochar adsorbent for Cu, Pb and Zn removal from urban stormwater

P Wijeyawardana, N Nanayakkara, D Law… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research investigates the use of biochar modified with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)
as an adsorbent for heavy metal removal and evaluates the impact of competing ions and …

A comprehensive review of biochar-modified concrete: Mechanical performance and microstructural insights

G Murali, LS Wong - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
With the world's population steadily increasing and the demand for improved urban
infrastructure increasing, there is expected to be a corresponding increase in greenhouse …

Optimization of LDO-pectin synthesis conditions for the removal of metals from wastewater: a comparison of response surface methods and taguchi approaches

A Mohrazi, R Ghasemi-Fasaei, A Mojiri… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
With the continuous growth of industrialization, the presence of heavy metals (HMs) in the
environment has become a critical issue, necessitating cost-effective and efficient …

Recent advancements of biochar additive for construction materials, formulations technology and sustainability

H Kumar, MK Jha, NK Srivastava, AK Sarma - Innovative Infrastructure …, 2025 - Springer
Rapid infrastructure development worldwide is necessary for national development and
economic growth due to booming population, globalization, and industrialization. However …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing the life cycle and economic impact of cement-modified biochar compared to conventional adsorbents for heavy metal removal in stormwater

P Wijeyawardana, D Law, C Gunasekara… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Modified biochar is used for heavy metal removal from stormwater, but current modifications
rely on high-cost chemicals and result in highly toxic effluents. Additionally, there is limited …

Carbon Sequestration of Silica-Rich Biochar in Cement Accompanied by the Pozzolanic Effect

Y Li, H Lin, Y Li, J Shen, C Yang… - … Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Biochar is a promising carbon-negative supplementary cementitious material (SCM).
However, traditional biochar lacks active ingredients, and its porous structure severely …