Abstract Zeolite imidazolium skeleton-8 (ZIF-8) is a metal–organic framework (MOF)
synthetic material with huge specific surface area, diverse structure, adjustable pore size …

Adsorption has gained much attention as one of the efficient approaches to remediate the
contaminants in wastewater. Herein, this critical review focuses on the preparation …

Nitrate is ubiquitous pollutant due to its high water solubility, usually contributing to
eutrophication, and posing a threat to aquatic ecosystem and human health. Adsorption …

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

Biochars are obtained by biomass pyrolysis, whereas activated carbon is a biochar that has
undergone chemical or physical activation. Owing to the large surface area and easy …

Burning crop residues release large amounts of greenhouse gases, particulate matter,
carbon monoxide, etc. which influence a lot of environmental issues that are hazardous to all …

Excess phosphorous (P) in aquatic systems causes adverse environmental impacts
including eutrophication. This study fabricated Fe (III) loaded chitosan-biochar composite …

During the past few years, there has been growing concern about the presence of various
pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) in water systems. Although their …

To enhance the adsorption capacity via increasing the pore filling, the exchangeable ions
content and electrostatic interaction, a late-model NaOH modified tea biochar for MB and OR …

Magnetic biochar (MBC) is a novel bio-carbon material with both desired properties as
adsorbent and magnetic characteristics. This review provides an up-to-date summary and …