A critical review of sustainable application of biochar for green remediation: Research uncertainty and future directions

MA Al Masud, WS Shin, A Sarker, A Septian… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from the pyrolysis of organic biomass, has gained
significant attention as a potential solution for sustainable green remediation practices …

[HTML][HTML] Sewage sludge derived biochar for environmental improvement: Advances, challenges, and solutions

L Zhao, ZF Sun, XW Pan, JY Tan, SS Yang, JT Wu… - Water research X, 2023 - Elsevier
With the rapid growth yield of global sewage sludge, rational and effective treatment and
disposal methods are becoming increasingly needed. Biochar preparation is an attractive …

Sewage sludge derived biochar and its potential for sustainable environment in circular economy: Advantages and challenges

R Khan, S Shukla, M Kumar, A Zuorro… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the increase in population and wastewater generation, the management of solid by-
products, including sewage sludge (SS), has become a challenge. This article reviews …

A comprehensive review on pyrolysis from the circular economy point of view and its environmental and social effects

A Andooz, M Eqbalpour, E Kowsari… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
The rising volume of waste created worldwide due to industrialization and commercial
activity necessitates a method of waste management that is both effective and efficient …

Co-pyrolysis technology for enhancing the functionality of sewage sludge biochar and immobilizing heavy metals

Z Fan, X Zhou, Z Peng, S Wan, ZF Gao, S Deng, L Tong… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Sewage sludge (SS) is a frequent and challenging issue for countries with big populations,
due to its massive output, significant hazard potential, and challenging resource utilization …

[HTML][HTML] Sewage sludge biochars as effective PFAS-sorbents

KM Krahn, G Cornelissen, G Castro, HPH Arp… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of sewage sludge to produce biochar-based sorbents for per-and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS) removal from water and soil may be an economically and …

Eco-environmental analysis of different routes for the synthesis of MIL-53 (Fe): an integrated life cycle assessment and life cycle cost approaches

DM Maklavany, Z Rouzitalab, M Bazmi… - ACS Sustainable …, 2023 - ACS Publications
MIL-53 (Fe) is a highly efficient nanomaterial with considerable application in environmental
engineering. Numerous research studies have been conducted on the synthesis methods …

[HTML][HTML] Biochar for a sustainable future: Environmentally friendly production and diverse applications

M Afshar, S Mofatteh - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Biochar, as a carbon-rich substance produced from the thermal decomposition of organic
biomass, is promising for sustainable environmental management. The production and …

Sewage sludge co-pyrolysis with agricultural/forest residues: A comparative life-cycle assessment

BA Mohamed, R Ruan, M Bilal, S Periyasamy… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to determine the sustainability and energy efficiency of co-pyrolysis
scenarios as treatment processes for municipal sewage sludge through a life cycle …

Understanding the environmental impacts of biogas utilization for energy production through life cycle assessment: An action towards reducing emissions

A Alengebawy, BA Mohamed, N Ghimire, K **… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Unlike renewable energy sources, burning fossil fuels has severe environmental impacts,
such as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change. Therefore, this study was …