Multifunctional applications of biochar beyond carbon storage

N Bolan, SA Hoang, J Beiyuan… - International …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Biochar is produced as a charred material with high surface area and abundant functional
groups by pyrolysis, which refers to the process of thermochemical decomposition of organic …

Biostimulants for the regulation of reactive oxygen species metabolism in plants under abiotic stress

M Hasanuzzaman, K Parvin, K Bardhan, K Nahar… - Cells, 2021 - mdpi.com
Global food security for a growing population with finite resources is often challenged by
multiple, simultaneously occurring on-farm abiotic stresses (ie, drought, salinity, low and …

Zinc and iron oxide nanoparticles improved the plant growth and reduced the oxidative stress and cadmium concentration in wheat

M Rizwan, S Ali, B Ali, M Adrees, M Arshad, A Hussain… - Chemosphere, 2019 - Elsevier
The effects of seed priming with zinc oxide (ZnO) and iron (Fe) nanoparticles (NPs) on the
growth and cadmium (Cd) accumulation by wheat (Triticum aestivum) were investigated …

[HTML][HTML] Chromium-resistant Staphylococcus aureus alleviates chromium toxicity by developing synergistic relationships with zinc oxide nanoparticles in wheat

S Ahmad, MFB Mfarrej, MA El-Esawi, M Waseem… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chromium (Cr) is a toxic heavy metal that contaminates soil and water resources after its
discharge from different industries. It can act as carcinogen and mutagen for biological …

Heavy metals immobilization and improvement in maize (Zea mays L.) growth amended with biochar and compost

M Irfan, M Mudassir, MJ Khan, KM Dawar… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Soil with heavy metals contamination, mainly lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and chromium (Cr) is
a progressively worldwide alarming environmental problem. Recently, biochar has been …

Sustainable applications of rice feedstock in agro-environmental and construction sectors: a global perspective

SM Shaheen, V Antoniadis, M Shahid, Y Yang… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Rice is second only to maize among the world's most important cereal crops, with a global
harvested area of approximately 158 million hectares and an annual production of more …

Modified-biochar adsorbents (MBAs) for heavy-metal ions adsorption: A critical review

C Liu, HX Zhang - Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
With the rapid growth of new-energy batteries and metallurgical industry, water pollution
caused by toxic heavy-metals from these sectors has increased to a new level, which is …

Toxicity of cadmium and its competition with mineral nutrients for uptake by plants: A review

QIN Shiyu, LIU Hongen, NIE Zhaojun, Z Rengel… - Pedosphere, 2020 - Elsevier
Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal occurring in the environment naturally and is also
generated through various anthropogenic sources and acts as a pollutant. Human health is …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of pyrolysis temperature on biochar's characteristics and speciation and environmental risks of heavy metals in sewage sludge biochars

X Zhang, B Zhao, H Liu, Y Zhao, L Li - Environmental Technology & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Sewage sludge pyrolysis into biochar is an effective way to realize sludge harmless and
resourceful utilization. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between pyrolysis …

Alleviation of cadmium accumulation in maize (Zea mays L.) by foliar spray of zinc oxide nanoparticles and biochar to contaminated soil

M Rizwan, S Ali, MZ ur Rehman, M Adrees… - Environmental …, 2019 - Elsevier
Due to the increase in area of cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soils worldwide, effective
measures are necessary to minimize the Cd accumulation in cereals including maize (Zea …