Multifunctional applications of biochar beyond carbon storage

N Bolan, SA Hoang, J Beiyuan… - International …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Biochar is produced as a charred material with high surface area and abundant functional
groups by pyrolysis, which refers to the process of thermochemical decomposition of organic …

Integrating biochar, bacteria, and plants for sustainable remediation of soils contaminated with organic pollutants

L **ang, JD Harindintwali, F Wang… - Environmental …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The contamination of soil with organic pollutants has been accelerated by agricultural and
industrial development and poses a major threat to global ecosystems and human health …

Biochar technology in wastewater treatment: A critical review

W **ang, X Zhang, J Chen, W Zou, F He, X Hu… - Chemosphere, 2020 - Elsevier
Biochar is a promising agent for wastewater treatment, soil remediation, and gas storage
and separation. This review summarizes recent research development on biochar …

Challenges and opportunities for biochar to promote circular economy and carbon neutrality

TA Kurniawan, MHD Othman, X Liang, HH Goh… - Journal of environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar, derived from unused biomass, is widely considered for its potential to deal with
climate change problems. Global interest in biochar is attributed to its ability to sequester …

Engineered biochar–A sustainable solution for the removal of antibiotics from water

P Krasucka, B Pan, YS Ok, D Mohan, B Sarkar… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Antibiotic contamination and the spread of antimicrobial resistant bacteria are global
environmental issues. Given the growing consumption of antibiotics, it is crucial to reduce …

A green biochar/iron oxide composite for methylene blue removal

P Zhang, D O'Connor, Y Wang, L Jiang, T **a… - Journal of hazardous …, 2020 - Elsevier
Adsorbents that effectively remove dye substances from industrial effluents are needed for
the protection of human health and the natural environment. However, adsorbent …

Engineered biochar for environmental decontamination in aquatic and soil systems: a review

H Chen, Y Gao, J Li, Z Fang, N Bolan, A Bhatnagar… - Carbon Research, 2022 - Springer
Contamination of aquatic and soil systems by organic and inorganic pollutants has become
a serious issue of concern worldwide. Viable and cost-effective solutions are urgently …

A review of pristine and modified biochar immobilizing typical heavy metals in soil: applications and challenges

H Gong, L Zhao, X Rui, J Hu, N Zhu - Journal of hazardous materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, the application of biochar in the remediation of heavy metals (HMs)
contaminated soil has received tremendous attention globally. We reviewed the latest …

Biomass-derived biochar: From production to application in removing heavy metal-contaminated water

WH Chen, AT Hoang, S Nižetić, A Pandey… - Process Safety and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Wastewater treatment may help to reduce water shortages, whilst concurrently recover
energy and nutrients, leading to some of the exploitation of important sources being offset …

[HTML][HTML] Remediation of mercury contaminated soil, water, and air: A review of emerging materials and innovative technologies

L Wang, D Hou, Y Cao, YS Ok, FMG Tack… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
Mercury contamination in soil, water and air is associated with potential toxicity to humans
and ecosystems. Industrial activities such as coal combustion have led to increased mercury …