Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced from the partial combustion of different biomass
residues. It can be used as a promising material for adsorbing pollutants from soil and water …

The need for sustainable development has never been more urgent, as the world continues
to struggle with environmental challenges, such as climate change, pollution, and dwindling …

For effective soil remediation, it is vital to apply environmentally friendly and cost-effective
technologies following the notion of green sustainable development. In the context of …

The increasing use of antibiotics induces the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) in
the environment, which seriously threatens the natural ecosystem and human health …

Biomass-derived porous carbon is a promising antibiotic adsorption material due to its
abundant reserves, low cost, and eco-friendly features. However, most biomass-derived …

Soil contamination by Pb can result from different anthropogenic sources such as lead-
based paints, gasoline, pesticides, coal burning, mining, among others. This work aimed to …

In this study, one-step pyrolysis technique and NaOH chemical activation method were used
to synthesize hierarchical porous biochar from rice husk. The existence of carbonaceous …

Textile waste water has a great polluting potential as it consists of dyes, emulsifiers, toxic
metals, organic and inorganic compounds. Agro-based biochar is an effective adsorbent for …

Discharging shipboard bilgewater (SBW) into seas and oceans without proper treatment
could poison marine organisms and negatively impact transportation-related activities. This …

Coal char, a light and porous coal byproduct, is conventionally used for combustion and
gasification, which leads to high carbon dioxide and other air pollutants emissions. In this …