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 …

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 …

Removal mechanisms of Cr (VI) and Cr (III) by biochar supported nanosized zero-valent iron: Synergy of adsorption, reduction and transformation

Y Qiu, Q Zhang, B Gao, M Li, Z Fan, W Sang… - Environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, sludge-derived biochar was prepared and utilized to support nano-zero-valent
iron (NZVI-SDBC) for removing Cr (VI) and Cr (III) from aqueous solution with the aim of …

Application of biochars in the remediation of chromium contamination: Fabrication, mechanisms, and interfering species

C Zheng, Z Yang, M Si, F Zhu, W Yang, F Zhao… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
Chromium (Cr) is one of the most toxic pollutants that has accumulated in terrestrial and
aqueous systems, posing serious risks towards living beings on a worldwide scale. The …

Polyborosilazane derived ceramics-nitrogen sulfur dual doped graphene nanocomposite anode for enhanced lithium ion batteries

M Idrees, S Batool, J Kong, Q Zhuang, H Liu, Q Shao… - Electrochimica …, 2019 - Elsevier
Silicon boron carbon nitride ceramic nanocomposites filled with nitrogen sulfur dual-doped
graphene sheets (SiBCN/NSGs) were designed and synthesized by inserting pyrolyzed …

Tannic acid-assisted fabrication of antibacterial sodium alginate-based gel beads for the multifunctional adsorption of heavy metal ions and dyes

K Dong, Y Jiang, Y Zhang, Z Qin, L Mo - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
The existence of heavy metals and dyes seriously affects the ecological environment and
human safety. Antibacterial adsorption materials with the broad-spectrum removal of …

Polysaccharide-based (nano) materials for Cr (VI) removal

Y Orooji, Z Nezafat, M Nasrollahzadeh… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Chromium is a potentially poisonous and carcinogenic species, which originates from
human activities and various industries such as leather, steel, iron, and electroplating …

Removal of hexavalent chromium by biochar derived from Azadirachta indica leaves: batch and column studies

B Thangagiri, A Sakthivel, K Jeyasubramanian… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
This report details the preparation, characterization, and applications of an inexpensive
adsorbent obtained from Azadirachta indica leaves (Neem biochar (NBC)) and used to …

Bioremediation of heavy metals from the aqueous environment using Artocarpus heterophyllus (jackfruit) seed as a novel biosorbent

S Maity, PB Patil, S SenSharma, A Sarkar - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Biosorption is an environment-friendly and economic technique to remediate heavy metals
from aqueous systems. In the present study, Artocarpus heterophyllus seed powder was …

Efficacy and mechanisms of δ-MnO2 modified biochar with enhanced porous structure for uranium (VI) separation from wastewater

Y Liu, W Yuan, W Lin, S Yu, L Zhou, Q Zeng… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Even though uranium (U) is considered to be an essential strategic resource with vital
significance to nuclear power development and climate change mitigation, U exposure to …