We synthesized 20 years of research to explain the interrelated processes that determine
soil and plant responses to biochar. The properties of biochar and its effects within …

Industrial effluents contain several organic and inorganic contaminants. Among others, dyes
and heavy metals introduce a serious threat to drinking waterbodies. These pollutants can …

Heavy metals (HMs) pose serious threat to both human and environmental health and
therefore, effective and low-cost techniques to remove HMs are urgently required. Because …

Increased industrial and domestic activities have induced pollution, global warming and
resources depletion, calling for advanced remediation techniques. For instance, biochar …

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 …

Biomass fast pyrolysis produces bio-oil and biochar achieving circular economy. This review
explored the emerging applications of biochar. Biochar possesses the unique properties for …

The COVID-19 pandemic not only has caused a global health crisis but also has significant
environmental consequences. Although many studies are confirming the short-term …

Water and soil heavy metal contamination induced by wastewater irrigation endanger
human health. To improve the long-term heavy metal removal performance in the …

Conventional thermochemical conversion techniques for biofuel production from
lignocellulosic biomass is often non-selective and energy inefficient. Microwave assisted …

Modified biochar (BC) is reviewed in its preparation, functionality, application in wastewater
treatment and regeneration. The nature of precursor materials, preparatory conditions and …