Synthesis, characterization and application of novel MnO and CuO impregnated biochar composites to sequester arsenic (As) from water: modeling, thermodynamics …

M Imran, MM Iqbal, J Iqbal, NS Shah, ZUH Khan… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
The present study aimed at enhancing the adsorption potential of novel nanocomposites of
Sesbania bispinosa biochar (SBC) with copper oxide (SBC/CuO) and manganese oxide …

Potential of siltstone and its composites with biochar and magnetite nanoparticles for the removal of cadmium from contaminated aqueous solutions: batch and column …

M Imran, ZUH Khan, J Iqbal, NS Shah… - Environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
The present study is the first attempt to evaluate the pilot and batch scale adsorption
potential of siltstone (SS) and its nanocomposites with biochar (EDB/SS), magnetite …

Biosorption and health risk assessment of arsenic contaminated water through cotton stalk biochar

I Ahmad, U Farwa, ZUH Khan, M Imran, MS Khalid… - Surfaces and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Arsenic (As) contamination in water has become a worldwide concern for public and
environmental health owning to its non-degradable and toxic nature. Recently, elevated …

Evaluation of kinetics and equilibrium studies of biosorption potentials of bamboo stem biomass for removal of Lead (II) and Cadmium (II) ions from aqueous solution

OJ Akinyeye, TB Ibigbami, OO Odeja… - African Journal of …, 2020 - academicjournals.org
The discharged of lead and cadmium above maximum permissible limits into surface water
and environment without any pre-treatment methods has caused severe heath challenges to …

Potential of magnetic quinoa biosorbent composite and HNO3 treated biosorbent for effective sequestration of chromium (VI) from contaminated water

S Ahmad, M Imran, Natasha, M Amin… - International Journal …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The present study aims to prepare novel quinoa biosorbent (QB), acid activated QB
(QB/Acid) and its nanocomposite with magnetic nanoparticles (QB/MNPs) for batch scale Cr …

Deciphering the mechanistic role of Bacillus paramycoides (PM51) and Bacillus tequilensis (PM52) in bio-sorption and phyto-assimilation of Cadmium via Linum …

N Zainab, BR Glick, A Bose, J Ali, F ur Rehman… - Plant Physiology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Three Cd 2+ resistant bacterium's minimal inhibition concentrations were assessed and their
percentages of Cd 2+ accumulation were determined by measurements using an atomic …

Biosorption potential of natural, pyrolysed and acid-assisted pyrolysed sugarcane bagasse for the removal of lead from contaminated water

GM Shah, M Nasir, M Imran, HF Bakhat, F Rabbani… - PeerJ, 2018 - peerj.com
Lead (Pb) is a ubiquitous pollutant which poses serious threats to plants, animals and
humans once entered into the food chain via contaminated industrial effluents on their …

Biosorption potential of Bacillus anthracis PM21 for the sequestration of cadmium, chromium, and nickel from contaminated water

J Ali, S Ahmad, I Ahmad, M Rafique, N Zainab… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Heavy metal pollution is a serious threat to the environment. The current study aims to
assess the role of Bacillus anthracis PM21 for the adsorption of cadmium Cd (II), chromium …

Magnetic nanocomposite of maize offal biomass for effective sequestration of Congo red and methyl orange dyes from contaminated water: modeling, kinetics and …

MS Tariq, M Imran, S Ud Din, B Murtaza… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The current study aims to use a facile and novel method to remove Congo red (CR) and
Methyl Orange (MO) dyes from contaminated water with Maize offal biomass (MOB) and its …

Sorption efficiency of potentially toxic elements onto low-cost materials: Peat and compost

JZ Lima, RM Lupion, IM Raimondi, OJ Pejon… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Anthropogenic activities can lead to elevated concentrations of potentially toxic elements
(PTEs) in soil and water. Thus, the search for low-cost, ecofriendly and innovative sorbents …