Novel biochar-filled hydrogel composites: Assessment of multifunctionality and potential in environmental applications

O Siryk, A Tomczyk, A Nosalewicz… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydrogels (HGs) are hydrophilic 3D-cross-linked polymers applied, inter alia, to improve soil
resistance to drought. Their combination with biochar (BC), a product of biomass pyrolysis …

A Review of the Strategic Use of Sodium Alginate Polymer in the Immobilization of Microorganisms for Water Recycling

YA Bustos-Terrones - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
In the quest for advanced and environmentally friendly solutions to address challenges in
the field of wastewater treatment, the use of polymers such as sodium alginate (Na-Alg) in …

Bioremediation of crude oil polluted surface water using specialised alginate-based nanocomposite beads loaded with hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria and inorganic …

AU Osadebe, CJ Ogugbue… - Bioremediation …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study explored the elimination of petroleum from river water using matrix-bound
composites of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) decorated on biochar with immobilized …