A comprehensive review on the chemical regeneration of biochar adsorbent for sustainable wastewater treatment

T Alsawy, E Rashad, M El-Qelish, RH Mohammed - NPJ Clean Water, 2022 - nature.com
The chemical regeneration process has been extensively applied to reactivate biochar,
supporting its reusability and leading to significant operating cost reduction. However, no …

Effective usage of biochar and microorganisms for the removal of heavy metal ions and pesticides

SK Manikandan, P Pallavi, K Shetty, D Bhattacharjee… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The bioremediation of heavy metal ions and pesticides is both cost-effective and
environmentally friendly. Microbial remediation is considered superior to conventional …

Biochar a promising strategy for pesticide-contaminated soils

IG Cara, D Țopa, I Puiu, G Jităreanu - Agriculture, 2022 - mdpi.com
Soil pesticide contamination induced by modern agriculture has become a serious global
issue. Its uncontrolled and inefficient application is among the main reasons for their …

When biochar is involved in rhizosphere dissipation and plant absorption of pesticides: A meta-analysis

B Song, C Zhou, M Qin, B Zhao, F Sang - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Clarifying the influences of biochar input on the rhizosphere dissipation and plant absorption
of pesticides is a crucial prerequisite for utilizing biochar in the restoration of pesticide …

Biochar-mediated abiotic and biotic degradation of halogenated organic contaminants–A review

M Dorner, S Lokesh, Y Yang, S Behrens - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Prevailing global increases in population, urbanization, and agricultural production are
causing increased pressures on water resources, especially as the use of chemicals in …

Biochar in environmental friendly fertilizers-Prospects of development products and technologies

M Samoraj, M Mironiuk, A Witek-Krowiak, G Izydorczyk… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
According to the circular economy concept, the production of fertilizers should be closed in a
loop, which prevents excessive emissions and harmful effects to the environment. Biological …

Biochar amendment improves growth and the essential oil quality and quantity of peppermint (Mentha× piperita L.) grown under waste water and reduces …

H Mumivand, Z Izadi, F Amirizadeh, F Maggi… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
The reuse of waste water (WW) in agriculture is challenging as a potential strategy for
sustainable agriculture development. However, its high content of heavy metals may cause …

Sorption and post-sorption performances of Cd, Pb and Zn onto peat, compost and biochar

JZ Lima, EF da Silva, C Patinha… - Journal of Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of waste-derived sorbents to immobilize potentially toxic elements (PTEs)
is a promising strategy, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms of adsorption and functionalization of biochar for pesticides: A review

X Dong, Y Chu, Z Tong, M Sun, D Meng, X Yi… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Agricultural production relies heavily on pesticides. However, factors like inefficient
application, pesticide resistance, and environmental conditions reduce their effective …

A comprehensive review of the effects of biochar on soil physicochemical properties and crop productivity

A Abukari, JS Kaba, E Dawoe… - Waste Disposal & …, 2022 - Springer
Intensive land use has several detrimental effects on land function and imposes an undue
burden on the environment. Continuous farming and pollution by heavy metals have …