[HTML][HTML] Cost of adsorbent preparation and usage in wastewater treatment: a review

JO Ighalo, FO Omoarukhe, VE Ojukwu… - Cleaner Chemical …, 2022 - Elsevier
The cost of adsorbent preparation and usage is an important factor that determines its
suitability for use in wastewater treatment in light of other competing technologies …

Recent advances in hydrochar application for the adsorptive removal of wastewater pollutants

JO Ighalo, S Rangabhashiyam, K Dulta… - … Research and Design, 2022 - Elsevier
Water pollution is one of the major environmental challenges in contemporary times. Biochar
from hydrothermal processes (known as hydrochars) has been explored as adsorbents for …

[HTML][HTML] Sewage sludge derived biochar for environmental improvement: Advances, challenges, and solutions

L Zhao, ZF Sun, XW Pan, JY Tan, SS Yang, JT Wu… - Water Research X, 2023 - Elsevier
With the rapid growth yield of global sewage sludge, rational and effective treatment and
disposal methods are becoming increasingly needed. Biochar preparation is an attractive …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in waste-derived functional materials for wastewater remediation

Z Chen, W Wei, H Chen, BJ Ni - Eco-Environment & Health, 2022 - Elsevier
Water pollution is a major concern for public health and a sustainable future. It is urgent to
purify wastewater with effective methods to ensure a clean water supply. Most wastewater …

Metal-doped biochar for selective recovery and reuse of phosphate from water: Modification design, removal mechanism, and reutilization strategy

J Qu, W Peng, M Wang, K Cui, J Zhang, F Bi… - Bioresource …, 2024 - Elsevier
Phosphorus (P) plays a crucial role in plant growth, which can provide nutrients for plants.
Nonetheless, excessive phosphate can cause eutrophication of water, deterioration of …

Sewage sludge derived biochar and its potential for sustainable environment in circular economy: Advantages and challenges

R Khan, S Shukla, M Kumar, A Zuorro… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the increase in population and wastewater generation, the management of solid by-
products, including sewage sludge (SS), has become a challenge. This article reviews …

A review on the migration and transformation of heavy metals in the process of sludge pyrolysis

D Li, R Shan, L Jiang, J Gu, Y Zhang, H Yuan… - Resources …, 2022 - Elsevier
With the substantial increase in sludge production, the disposal of sludge and the reduction
of secondary pollution by heavy metals have become one of the hottest topics in the field of …

A review on turning sewage sludge to value-added energy and materials via thermochemical conversion towards carbon neutrality

M Hu, H Hu, Z Ye, S Tan, K Yin, Z Chen, D Guo… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Because of the rapid growth of global population and economic activity, sewage sludge
management is a global conundrum. Conventional landfilling and land-farming of sewage …

Recent advances in biochar amendments for immobilization of heavy metals in an agricultural ecosystem: A systematic review

S Sachdeva, R Kumar, PK Sahoo, AK Nadda - Environmental Pollution, 2023 - Elsevier
Over the last several decades, extensive and inefficient use of contemporary technologies
has resulted in substantial environmental pollution, predominantly caused by potentially …

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 …