Biochar as a low-cost adsorbent for aqueous heavy metal removal: A review

B Qiu, X Tao, H Wang, W Li, X Ding, H Chu - Journal of Analytical and …, 2021 - Elsevier
As an efficient and low-cost adsorbent, biochar has attracted extensive attention and
research in the field of heavy metal pollution water treatment due to its superiority in heavy …

A critical review on production, modification and utilization of biochar

Y **e, L Wang, H Li, LJ Westholm, L Carvalho… - Journal of Analytical and …, 2022 - Elsevier
There has been an increased interest in the production of sustainable biochar in the past
years, as biochar shows versatile physicochemical properties and, can have a wide …

Remediation of heavy metal contaminated soils by biochar: Mechanisms, potential risks and applications in China

L He, H Zhong, G Liu, Z Dai, PC Brookes, J Xu - Environmental pollution, 2019 - Elsevier
There are global concerns about heavy metal (HM) contamination in soils, which in turn has
produced an increased demand for soil remediation. Biochar has been widely documented …

Insights into biochar and hydrochar production and applications: a review

Z Zhang, Z Zhu, B Shen, L Liu - Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Recently, there is an upsurge interest of using biomass derived char products in various
fields, in order to address some of the most urgent energy and environmental problems we …

Evaluation of change in biochar properties derived from different feedstock and pyrolysis temperature for environmental and agricultural application

P Pariyar, K Kumari, MK Jain, PS Jadhao - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent years, the application of biochar has increased significantly for sustainable and
efficient carbon sequestration, improving soil quality and enhancement of plant growth. The …

Cadmium toxicity in plants: Recent progress on morpho-physiological effects and remediation strategies

U Zulfiqar, A Ayub, S Hussain, EA Waraich… - Journal of soil science …, 2022 - Springer
Cadmium (Cd) is one of the non-essential, highly toxic environmental pollutants worldwide
causing serious environmental and agricultural problems. Elevated Cd doses are …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of pyrolysis temperature on biochar's characteristics and speciation and environmental risks of heavy metals in sewage sludge biochars

X Zhang, B Zhao, H Liu, Y Zhao, L Li - Environmental Technology & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Sewage sludge pyrolysis into biochar is an effective way to realize sludge harmless and
resourceful utilization. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between pyrolysis …

New trends in biochar pyrolysis and modification strategies: feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, sustainability concerns and implications for soil amendment

L Wang, YS Ok, DCW Tsang, DS Alessi… - Soil Use and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
As a waste‐derived soil amendment with a long history, biochar has received extensive
attention for its capability to improve soil fertility/health; remove or immobilize contaminants …

Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution by sewage sludge-derived biochar: Adsorption kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and mechanism

S Fan, Y Wang, Z Wang, J Tang, J Tang, X Li - Journal of Environmental …, 2017 - Elsevier
In this study, biochar was produced from municipal sludge and was characterized by
Surface area and porosity analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope–Energy Dispersive …

[HTML][HTML] Biosolids-derived fertilisers: A review of challenges and opportunities

S Marchuk, S Tait, P Sinha, P Harris, DL Antille… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Soil application of biosolids as an organic fertiliser continues to be a cost-effective way to
beneficially utilise its carbon and nutrient contents to maintain soil fertility. However, ongoing …