The fast increase of population results in the quick development of industry and agriculture.
Large amounts of contaminants such as metal ions and organic contaminants are released …

Abstract Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) contamination has gained interest from regulatory
authorities due to its high toxicity and carcinogenicity. Different approaches have been …

In this study, biochar derived from municipal sludge was activated by zinc chloride, which
was first time used as the precursor for hydrothermal synthesis of magnetic sludge biochar …

Herein, a high-performance porous biochar described as PBC KOH was successfully
synthesized by two-step pyrolysis of corn straw with chemical activation of KOH, and was …

Chromium originates from geogenic and extensive anthropogenic activities and significantly
impacts natural ecosystems and human health. Various methods have been applied to …

Soil heavy metal contamination caused by mining activities is a global issue. These heavy
metals can be enriched in plants and animals through the food chain, and eventually …

The transformation and use of the biomass are of fundamental energetic and ecological
interest. The general objective of this review is to provide an overview of biochar (a major …

This study was envisaged to understand the effect of increasing pyrolysis temperature on the
Cr (VI) removal potential of the groundnut shells derived biochars. The biochars were …

Dyes adsorption to biochar via hydrogen bonding, and π-π interaction alone have attracted
much research attention, however, their synergism in adsorption mechanisms remains …

In this study, adsorbents (Fe/Zn-RBC and Fe/Zn-DBC) for the removal of Cd (II) in water were
successfully prepared by iron/zinc composite modified biochar derived from the branches of …