Adsorption of emerging contaminants from water and wastewater by modified biochar: A review

N Cheng, B Wang, P Wu, X Lee, Y Xing, M Chen… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Emerging contaminants (ECs), a group of relatively low-concentration but high-toxicity
pollutants in the environment, have attracted widespread attention in recent years. These …

Engineered biochar for environmental decontamination in aquatic and soil systems: a review

H Chen, Y Gao, J Li, Z Fang, N Bolan, A Bhatnagar… - Carbon Research, 2022 - Springer
Contamination of aquatic and soil systems by organic and inorganic pollutants has become
a serious issue of concern worldwide. Viable and cost-effective solutions are urgently …

A critical review of various adsorbents for selective removal of nitrate from water: Structure, performance and mechanism

Y Liu, X Zhang, J Wang - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Nitrate is ubiquitous pollutant due to its high water solubility, usually contributing to
eutrophication, and posing a threat to aquatic ecosystem and human health. Adsorption …

Review of biochar for the management of contaminated soil: Preparation, application and prospect

P Yuan, J Wang, Y Pan, B Shen, C Wu - Science of the total environment, 2019 - Elsevier
As a multi-beneficial amendment, biochar is reasonable and reliable to be employed as an
amendment to implement soil remediation. An overview on the manufacture, applications for …

New trends in biochar pyrolysis and modification strategies: feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, sustainability concerns and implications for soil amendment

L Wang, YS Ok, DCW Tsang, DS Alessi… - Soil Use and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
As a waste‐derived soil amendment with a long history, biochar has received extensive
attention for its capability to improve soil fertility/health; remove or immobilize contaminants …

Biochar as sustainable alternative and green adsorbent for the remediation of noxious pollutants: a comprehensive review

S Jha, R Gaur, S Shahabuddin, I Tyagi - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The current water crisis necessitates the development of new materials for wastewater
treatment. A variety of nanomaterials are continuously being investigated for their potential …

Removal of emerging contaminants (ECs) from aqueous solutions by modified biochar: a review

J Zhang, Z Chen, Y Liu, W Wei, BJ Ni - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing concern over emerging contaminants (ECs) in aqueous solutions is driven
by their potential risks to public health. Handling ECs becomes an urgent mission in the …

Influence of activation conditions on the physicochemical properties of activated biochar: A review

NL Panwar, A Pawar - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2020 - Springer
The biochar produced from agricultural crop residues through thermochemical processes
helps in crop waste management. Biochar has paid more attention due to its distinctive …

Biochar derived carbonaceous material for various environmental applications: Systematic review

A Saravanan, PS Kumar - Environmental Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Biochar is the solid material produced from the carbonization of organic feedstock biomass.
This material has several unique characteristics such as greater carbon content, good …

A comprehensive review on the preparation of biochar from digestate sources and its application in environmental pollution remediation

Z Fu, J Zhao, D Guan, Y Wang, J Xie, H Zhang… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The preparation of biochar from digestate is one of the effective ways to achieve the safe
disposal and resource utilization of digestate. Nevertheless, up to now, a comprehensive …