Application of biochar for the adsorption of organic pollutants from wastewater: Modification strategies, mechanisms and challenges

B Qiu, Q Shao, J Shi, C Yang, H Chu - Separation and Purification …, 2022 - Elsevier
As an efficient and low-cost adsorbent, biochar has been widely used in the adsorption and
removal of dyes, antibiotics and phenols from wastewater. Biochar is produced with gas and …

Biochar and activated carbon derivatives of lignocellulosic fibers towards adsorptive removal of pollutants from aqueous systems: Critical study and future insight

A Othmani, J John, H Rajendran, A Mansouri… - Separation and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The enormous growth of industries and the increased release of untreated effluents
containing emerging pollutants are major problems that contaminate the water resources …

Feedstock and pyrolysis conditions affect suitability of biochar for various sustainable energy and environmental applications

A Anand, S Gautam, LC Ram - Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 2023 - Elsevier
Currently, the substitution of continuously depleting coal, a predominant source of global
energy, and the treatment of contaminated soil and water bodies with sustainable means are …

[HTML][HTML] Production, characteristics and use of magnetic biochar nanocomposites as sorbents

AA Burbano, G Gascó, F Horst, V Lassalle… - Biomass and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Magnetic biochar nanocomposites were obtained by in-situ co-precipitation of magnetite
nanoparticles into carbon-based matrixes prepared by three different procedures: i) …

Optimization and batch studies on adsorption of Methylene blue dye using pomegranate fruit peel based adsorbent

MA Ahmad, MA Eusoff, PO Oladoye, KA Adegoke… - Chemical Data …, 2021 - Elsevier
Pomegranate fruit peel activated carbon (PFPAC) was prepared using potassium hydroxide
impregnation and carbon (IV) oxide gasification methods for the remediation of Methylene …

[HTML][HTML] A review on cellulose nanocrystals production and characterization methods from Elaeis guineensis empty fruit bunches

LY Ng, TJ Wong, CY Ng, CKM Amelia - Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystals with various functionalities have received significant interest in
recent years due to their wide applications. Elaeis guineensis empty fruit bunches (EFB) …

Applications and impact of nanocellulose based adsorbents

K Köse, M Mavlan, JP Youngblood - Cellulose, 2020 - Springer
Efficient separation and removal is necessary in applications ranging from environmental
remediation to the food sector. A well-designed adsorption system should meet the …

Extraction of microcrystalline cellulose from Ficus benghalensis leaf and its characterization

S Narayanaperumal, D Divakaran… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a crucial component in various industries, including
pharmaceuticals, culinary, and cosmetics. The growing demand for MCC has spurred …

A review on recent advances towards sustainable development of bio-inspired agri-waste based cellulose aerogels

SS Jayan, JS Jayan, A Saritha - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cellulose aerogel (CA) is considered to be the most promising material due to its
extraordinary properties like unique microstructure, porosity, large specific surface area …

Waste reutilization in polymeric membrane fabrication: a new direction in membranes for separation

PS Goh, MHD Othman, T Matsuura - Membranes, 2021 - mdpi.com
In parallel to the rapid growth in economic and social activities, there has been an
undesirable increase in environmental degradation due to the massively produced and …