Technologies and perspectives for achieving carbon neutrality

F Wang, JD Harindintwali, Z Yuan, M Wang, F Wang… - The Innovation, 2021 - cell.com
Global development has been heavily reliant on the overexploitation of natural resources
since the Industrial Revolution. With the extensive use of fossil fuels, deforestation, and other …

Effects of microplastics on the terrestrial environment: a critical review

PD Dissanayake, S Kim, B Sarkar, P Oleszczuk… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastics are emerging contaminants and there has been growing concern regarding
their impacts on aquatic and terrestrial environments. This review provides a comprehensive …

Catalytic pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass for bio-oil production: A review

Y Wang, A Akbarzadeh, L Chong, J Du, N Tahir… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Catalytic pyrolysis has been widely explored for bio-oil production from lignocellulosic
biomass owing to its high feasibility and large-scale production potential. The aim of this …

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 …

The nitrogen cycle and mitigation strategies for nitrogen loss during organic waste composting: A review

HG Hoang, BTP Thuy, C Lin, DVN Vo, HT Tran… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Composting is a promising technology to decompose organic waste into humus-like high-
quality compost, which can be used as organic fertilizer. However, greenhouse gases (N 2 …

Solid waste management during COVID-19 pandemic: Recovery techniques and responses

E Singh, A Kumar, R Mishra, S Kumar - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Solid waste management (SWM) is a service of public health that is often understated in its
significance. If a public health emergency like the COVID-19 outbreak exacerbates the SWM …

A comprehensive review of biochar utilization for low-carbon flexible asphalt pavements

NSA Yaro, MH Sutanto, NZ Habib, A Usman, JM Kaura… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
A large amount of biomass waste is produced globally, and its production and improper
management are major environmental issues. Pavement industries consume large amounts …

Zirconium hydroxide nanoparticle encapsulated magnetic biochar composite derived from rice residue: application for As (III) and As (V) polluted water purification

Y Peng, M Azeem, R Li, L Xing, Y Li, Y Zhang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
Finding a low-cost and suitable adsorbent is still in urgent need for efficient decontamination
of As (III) and As (V) elements from the polluted waters. A novel zirconium hydroxide …

Recent research advancements in catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste

R Mishra, A Kumar, E Singh… - … Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The disposal of plastic waste is currently one of the major global issues affecting
environmental balance and mankind. It is therefore crucial to turn waste plastic into value …

Removal of Cd (II) and Pb (II) from synthetic wastewater using Rosa damascena waste as a biosorbent: An insight into adsorption mechanisms, kinetics, and …

F Batool, A Mohyuddin, A Amjad, A ul Hassan… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to their toxicity to public health, the presence of inorganic pollutants in the aquatic
environment have become a global concern. This work investigates the technical feasibility …