Application of biochar-based photocatalysts for adsorption-(photo) degradation/reduction of environmental contaminants: mechanism, challenges and perspective

Y Lu, Y Cai, S Zhang, L Zhuang, B Hu, S Wang, J Chen… - Biochar, 2022 - Springer
The fast increase of population results in the quick development of industry and agriculture.
Large amounts of contaminants such as metal ions and organic contaminants are released …

Recent advances in activated carbon modification techniques for enhanced heavy metal adsorption

M Mariana, AK HPS, EM Mistar, EB Yahya… - Journal of Water …, 2021 - Elsevier
The contamination of water with heavy metals is a global issue. Its water solubility and non-
degradability nature convert it into a potential threat to human health as well as flora and …

Modified biochar as a green adsorbent for removal of hexavalent chromium from various environmental matrices: mechanisms, methods, and prospects

S Ambika, M Kumar, L Pisharody, M Malhotra… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) contamination has gained interest from regulatory
authorities due to its high toxicity and carcinogenicity. Different approaches have been …

A review on biochar production from different biomass wastes by recent carbonization technologies and its sustainable applications

YX Seow, YH Tan, NM Mubarak, J Kansedo… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The current environmental pollution and global warming may cause a serious ecological
crisis. The conversion of renewable resources, especially from biomass could be a …

Remediation of heavy metal polluted waters using activated carbon from lignocellulosic biomass: an update of recent trends

AT Hoang, S Kumar, E Lichtfouse, CK Cheng… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of a cheap and effective adsorption approach based on biomass-activated carbon
(AC) to remediate heavy metal contamination is clearly desirable for develo** countries …

Simultaneous adsorption of Cr (VI) and phenol by biochar-based iron oxide composites in water: Performance, kinetics and mechanism

FX Dong, L Yan, XH Zhou, ST Huang, JY Liang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
The pollution of heavy metals and organic compounds has received increased attention in
recent years. In the current study, a novel biochar-based iron oxide composite (FeYBC) was …

Ball milling biochar iron oxide composites for the removal of chromium (Cr (VI)) from water: Performance and mechanisms

H Zou, J Zhao, F He, Z Zhong, J Huang, Y Zheng… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
As the first of its kind, a novel biochar/iron oxide composite (BM-Fe-HC) was successfully
prepared by simply ball milling iron-laden biochar (Fe-HC). The performance and …

Sustainable biochar/MgFe2O4 adsorbent for levofloxacin removal: Adsorption performances and mechanisms

B Yao, Z Luo, S Du, J Yang, D Zhi, Y Zhou - Bioresource Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
The limitation of low efficiency and complicated separation after adsorption make the
practical application of biochar a huge challenge. Here, one pomelo peel-derived magnetic …

Solvothermal synthesis and applications of micro/nano carbons: A review

Y Huo, S **u, LY Meng, B Quan - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Solvothermal method can improve the structural defects and chemical defects of crystal
growth by adjusting the factors that affect the crystal growth rate, so as to achieve the …

Removal of hexavalent chromium via biochar-based adsorbents: State-of-the-art, challenges, and future perspectives

R Sinha, R Kumar, P Sharma, N Kant, J Shang… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chromium originates from geogenic and extensive anthropogenic activities and significantly
impacts natural ecosystems and human health. Various methods have been applied to …