Biochar-enhanced bioremediation of eutrophic waters impacted by algal blooms

Y Vasseghian, MM Nadagouda… - Journal of environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The permanent problem of formation of algal blooms in water polluted with nitrogen and
phosphorus is one of the formidable environmental problems. Biochar has the potential to …

Biochar for the removal of emerging pollutants from aquatic systems: a review

M Dong, L He, M Jiang, Y Zhu, J Wang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Water contaminated with emerging pollutants has become a serious environmental issue
globally. Biochar is a porous and carbon-rich material produced from biomass pyrolysis and …

Scavenging microplastics and heavy metals from water using jujube waste-derived biochar in fixed-bed column trials

M Ahmad, NMA Lubis, M Usama, J Ahmad… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Extensive production and utilization of plastic products have resulted in the generation of
microplastics (MPs), subsequently polluting the environment. The efficiency of biochars …

Advances and prospects of biochar in improving soil fertility, biochemical quality, and environmental applications

J Nepal, W Ahmad, F Munsif, A Khan… - Frontiers in Environmental …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
With the global food deficit increasing and rising climate change issues, there is a need to
find green solutions to improve soil fertility and productivity while enhancing soil biochemical …

Organic composts as A vehicle for the entry of microplastics into the environment: a comprehensive review

VR Le, MK Nguyen, HL Nguyen, C Lin… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution is a widespread issue that poses a threat to agroecosystems. Recent data
on microplastic (MP) pollution from compost and its application to soil have highlighted the …

Recent developments and mechanistic insights on adsorption technology for micro-and nanoplastics removal in aquatic environments

AT Adeleye, MM Bahar, M Megharaj… - Journal of Water Process …, 2023 - Elsevier
The alarming prevalence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in the environment
has raised significant concerns. These particles have reportedly been detected in various …

Technological approaches for removal of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment

S Mustapha, JO Tijani, R Elabor, RB Salau… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Water pollution is an environmental concern especially due to microplastics (MPs) and
nanoplastics (NPs) that received significant consideration for small-sized plastic particle …

Competitive adsorption behaviors and mechanisms of Cd, Ni, and Cu by biochar when coexisting with microplastics under single, binary, and ternary systems

Z Meng, J Wu, S Huang, L **n, Q Zhao - Science of the Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, the effects of coexistence with microplastics and co-ageing with the soil on
adsorption behaviors and mechanisms of biochar for heavy metals were investigated …

Adsorption efficiency and in-situ catalytic thermal degradation behaviour of microplastics from water over Fe-modified lignin-based magnetic biochar

Y Jiao, S Wang, B Sun, Y Han, Z Zhang, X Shen… - Separation and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The efficient removal and degradation of microplastics are critical for protecting aquatic
ecosystems. Herein, Fe-modified magnetic biochar (MBC) was synthesized as an adsorbent …

Ridge–furrow planting with film mulching and biochar addition can enhance the spring maize yield and water and nitrogen use efficiency by promoting root growth

Z Li, B Wang, Z Liu, P Zhang, B Yang, ZK Jia - Field Crops Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Promoting root growth is essential for improving crop yields and the efficient use of soil
nutrients, especially in dryland areas of the Loess Plateau in China where water resources …