[HTML][HTML] A critical review on the biochar production techniques, characterization, stability and applications for circular bioeconomy

PR Yaashikaa, PS Kumar, S Varjani, A Saravanan - Biotechnology reports, 2020 - Elsevier
There is an upsurge enthusiasm for utilizing biochar produced from waste-biomass in
different fields, to address the most important ecological issues. This review is focused on an …

The effects of biochar addition on soil physicochemical properties: A review

Y Zhang, J Wang, Y Feng - Catena, 2021 - Elsevier
Excessive land use has a series consequences on the degradation of land function and
exerts tremendous pressure on the ecological environment. Farming, mining, and heavy …

Novel insights into the adsorption of organic contaminants by biochar: a review

Z Luo, B Yao, X Yang, L Wang, Z Xu, X Yan, L Tian… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
With rising concerns in the practical application of biochar for the remediation of
environment influenced by various organic contaminants, a critical review to facilitate …

[HTML][HTML] Review of biochar production via crop residue pyrolysis: Development and perspectives

Y Li, R Gupta, Q Zhang, S You - Bioresource Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Worldwide surge in crop residue generation has necessitated develo** strategies for their
sustainable disposal. Pyrolysis has been widely adopted to convert crop residue into …

Potential role of biochar on capturing soil nutrients, carbon sequestration and managing environmental challenges: a review

Z Elkhlifi, J Iftikhar, M Sarraf, B Ali, MH Saleem… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biochar (BC) properties and its influences within agricultural soil health and environmental
ecosystems largely depend on feedstock, residence time and pyrolysis conditions. The …

Removal of hexavalent chromium via biochar-based adsorbents: State-of-the-art, challenges, and future perspectives

R Sinha, R Kumar, P Sharma, N Kant, J Shang… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chromium originates from geogenic and extensive anthropogenic activities and significantly
impacts natural ecosystems and human health. Various methods have been applied to …

Use of biomass-derived biochar in wastewater treatment and power production: A promising solution for a sustainable environment

M Gupta, N Savla, C Pandit, S Pandit, PK Gupta… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Over the past few years, we are witnessing the advent of a revolutionary bioengineering
technology in biochar production and its application in waste treatment and an important …

Biomass-derived biochar and its application in agriculture

Z Hamidzadeh, P Ghorbannezhad, MR Ketabchi… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
As an alternative for fossil fuels, biomass (agricultural waste) has been introduced as a
cheap, affordable, and sustainable resource. Application of biochar as a biomass derivative …

Towards modern sustainable cities: Review of sustainability principles and trends

A Sodiq, AAB Baloch, SA Khan, N Sezer… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
Human capital development, attractions of sustainable living standards and renewed
concerns for the planet have redirected city planners to a new frontier: the creation of …

Biochar composition-dependent impacts on soil nutrient release, carbon mineralization, and potential environmental risk: a review

A El-Naggar, AH El-Naggar, SM Shaheen… - Journal of environmental …, 2019 - Elsevier
Biochar application has multiple benefits for soil fertility improvement and climate change
mitigation. Biochar can act as a source of nutrients and sequester carbon (C) in the soil. The …