Biomass-derived activated carbon monoliths: A review of production routes, performance, and commercialization potential

AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Activated carbon monoliths produced from biomass feedstocks have emerged as a
promising option for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. This review paper …

[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 …

Biochar from coconut residues: an overview of production, properties, and applications

JO Ighalo, J Conradie, CR Ohoro, JF Amaku… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The world's growing population and industrial activities have led to increased energy
demand and the depletion of fossil fuels, causing environmental pollution and global …

Unlocking the hidden value of pods: A review of thermochemical conversion processes for biochar production

KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, EO Omonayin… - Bioresource Technology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Pods have great potential as a feedstock for producing biochar. However, there is still much
to be discovered about the full potential of pods, and more research is needed to understand …

Recent advances in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) recycling

Z Ait‐Touchente, M Khellaf, G Raffin… - Polymers for …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) recycling is crucial for mitigating the environmental impact of PVC
wastes, which take decades to decompose in landfills. This review examines the current …

Advancing the circular economy through the thermochemical conversion of waste to biochar: a review on sawdust waste-derived fuel

EC Emenike, KO Iwuozor, JO Ighalo, JO Bamigbola… - Biofuels, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Biochar is a solid material that contains a lot of carbon and is created by heating biomass in
an environment where there is little or no oxygen. It has become clear that biochar holds …

Co-pyrolysis of biomass and different plastic waste to reduce hazardous waste and subsequent production of energy products: A review on advancement, synergies …

A Nawaz, SA Razzak - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Global energy consumption has increased as a result of a growing population and
industrialization, leading to a number of complications such as fossil fuel exhaustion …

Experimental study on emissions and particulate characteristics of diesel engine fueled with plastic waste oil, acetone-butanol-ethanol and diesel blends

AA Yusuf, I Veza, JD Ampah, S Afrane, S Sarikoç… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic waste poses a significant environmental challenge due to its non-biodegradable
nature and accumulation in landfills. Converting plastic waste into usable fuel could offer a …

Adsorptive removal of ciprofloxacin and sulfamethoxazole from aqueous matrices using sawdust and plastic waste-derived biochar: A sustainable fight against …

R Silori, J Zang, NP Raval, BS Giri, J Mahlknecht… - Bioresource …, 2023 - Elsevier
We produced carbon-negative biochar from the pyrolysis of sawdust biomass alone (SB)
and from the co-pyrolysis of sawdust and plastic waste (SPB). The co-pyrolysis approach in …

A review on sustainable graphene production from rice husks: Strategies and key considerations

FEC Othman, NAHM Nordin, N Ismail, HS Zakria… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this review, the history of the graphene and their excellent structure and properties were
briefly explained. The form of graphene in different allotropes and derivatives were also …