Removal of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from water through the use of various sorbents
is often considered an economically viable way for supplementing conventional methods …

Abstract Ammonium (NH 4+) and ammonia (NH 3) are notorious hard-to-treat pollutants,
leading to serious deterioration of aquatic ecosystems and significant risks to human health …

Biochar (BC) exhibits a great potential as an adsorbent in decontamination of water. To
improve the adsorption capabilities and impart the particular functionalities of BC, various …

Adsorption techniques offer unique advantages owing to the use of synthetic (eg, nanosized
metal oxides and polymer-functionalized nanocomposites) and natural (eg, clay and …

The increasing anthropogenic pressure results in environmental pollution and thus
adversely affects the integrity of ecosystems. Consequently, various methods of removing …

Biochar can be used as a sorbent to remove inorganic pollutants from water but the
efficiency of sorption can be improved by activation or modification. This review evaluates …

Ammonium is an important nutrient in primary production; however, high ammonium loads
can cause eutrophication of natural waterways, contributing to undesirable changes in water …

Because of its layered structure, excellent adsorption, catalytic and ion exchange properties,
strong passivation, and superior adsorption capacity for heavy metals, montmorillonite as …

Biochar application for the recovery of nutrients from wastewater is a sustainable method
based on a circular economy. Wastewater, food wastewater, and stormwater are valuable …

Biochar is the solid product of biomass pyrolysis that can be used for carbon sequestration,
soil amendment, and pollution remediation. The use of biochar as an adsorbent for the …