3.8 Review

Recent Advances and Prospects of Biochar-based Adsorbents for Malachite Green Removal: A Comprehensive Review

Related references

Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Article Environmental Sciences

Adsorption Characteristics and Molecular Simulation of Malachite Green onto Modified Distillers' Grains

Chengtao Li et al.

Summary: Adsorbent material prepared from distillers' grains showed good performance in the adsorption of malachite green dye, with a large adsorption capacity and removal rate. Molecular simulation revealed that the adsorption mechanism of MG molecules onto MDG was mainly chemical adsorption.

WATER (2022)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Adsorption of Malachite Green and Pb2+ by KMnO4-Modified Biochar: Insights and Mechanisms

Hua Deng et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility and mechanism of removing Pb2+ and MG from wastewater using KMnO4-modified bamboo biochar (KBC). The results show that KBC has high adsorption capacities for Pb2+ and MG, and the mechanisms of adsorption are different.

SUSTAINABILITY (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Sequential combined adsorption and solid-phase photocatalysis to remove aqueous organic pollutants by H3PO4-modified TiO2 nanoparticles anchored on biochar

Chuanfu Song et al.

Summary: This study proposes an alternative strategy of sequential adsorption followed by photocatalytic degradation, which operates photocatalysis on the solid phase to overcome the low light utilization and catalyst recovery issues. The regenerated catalyst can be directly used for the next cycle, providing a feasible approach for the photocatalytic treatment of water pollution and the photo-regeneration of adsorbents.

JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Highly efficient bio-adsorption of Malachite green using Chinese Fan-Palm Biochar (Livistona chinensis)

Balendu Shekher Giri et al.

Summary: The discharge of effluents from the textile industry is a multidimensional problem that affects the ecosystem. Using Chinese Fan Palm Seed Biochar to absorb dye effluents can effectively reduce pollution load and show good simulation in adsorption experiments, indicating promising application prospects.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Engineered mesoporous biochar derived from rice husk for efficient removal of malachite green from wastewaters

Chen-Yu Tsai et al.

Summary: Modified rice husk derived biochar exhibited improved removal efficiency for Malachite green (MG) in aqueous environments. The modified biochar had increased surface area and pore volume, and showed excellent adsorption capacity for MG even in highly saline conditions.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Techno-Economic Analysis of Intermediate Pyrolysis with Solar Drying: A Chilean Case Study

Tobias Zimmer et al.

Summary: This study conducts a techno-economic assessment of intermediate pyrolysis with solar drying, and finds that solar drying has the potential to reduce costs compared to belt drying, despite requiring higher capital investment.

ENERGIES (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Microalgal-based biochar in wastewater remediation: Its synthesis, characterization and applications

Xin Ni Law et al.

Summary: Microalgae are attracting attention for their potential biorefinery use or value-added products, with their biomass being converted into volatile biochar through recommended thermochemical conversion techniques. The resulting biochar has desirable properties such as high surface area and pore volume, abundant surface functional groups, and high adsorption capacity. The characteristics of biochar significantly influence the adsorption mechanisms of pollutants from wastewaters, with specific adsorption of organic and inorganic pollutants being reviewed in terms of capacity and efficiency. Future challenges and improvements in the application of microalgal-based biochar in wastewater treatment are also discussed.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

Recent advances in biochar technology for textile dyes wastewater remediation: A review

Shubham Sutar et al.

Summary: This research summarizes the potential of biochar technology in adsorption and degradation of organic pollutants. Biochar has various advantages such as diverse raw materials, low cost, and reusability. The study discusses the adsorption variables, regeneration techniques, engineering applications, limitations, and future development prospects of biochar.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Biofuel production using fast pyrolysis of various plant waste biomasses in fixed bed and twin-screw reactors

Leena Kapoor et al.

Summary: Fast pyrolysis of six biomasses using fixed bed and twin-screw reactors resulted in varying yields of bio-oil, pyrolysis gases, and biochar. The highest high heating value was obtained for bio-oil from bamboo biomass, while the highest HHV for biochar was found for pinewood and sawdust biomass.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

Potential and future prospects of biochar-based materials and their applications in removal of organic contaminants from industrial wastewater

Rupal Gupta et al.

Summary: Paper, oil, leather, and textile industries generate a large amount of harmful organic pollutants, such as residual dyes, which are released into the environment and pose severe health hazards. These pollutants can accumulate in aquatic organisms and plants, leading to imbalances in the ecosystem and even death. Synthetic dyes, commonly used in the textile industries, can cause cancer and genetic mutations when humans come into contact with them through the food chain or physical contact. Various physicochemical and biological methods, including the use of biochar, can be employed to manage the harmful effluents from textile industries before releasing them into nature. This review focuses on the potential of biochar in pollutant removal, climate mitigation, soil and water enhancement, as well as bioethanol production improvement. Additionally, different types of dyes and their toxicity are discussed, along with the management of industrial waste effluents using biochar derived from agroindustrial waste and recent advancements in the adsorption of dyes using biochar.

JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT (2022)

Review Engineering, Environmental

A review on role of process parameters on pyrolysis of biomass and plastics: Present scope and future opportunities in conventional and microwave-assisted pyrolysis technologies

Dadi Suriapparao et al.

Summary: Pyrolysis is a thermochemical conversion platform that converts biomass and plastics into value-added products. This review focuses on understanding the role of different parameters, such as feedstock composition, heating rate, reaction temperature, residence time, feedstock particle size, and type of pyrolysis reactor. It also analyzes the upgradation of bio-oil using physical and catalytic approaches, as well as the synergistic effects of co-pyrolysis and catalytic co-pyrolysis. The review discusses the use of microwave heating and the role of metal oxide and zeolite catalysts in hydrocarbon and oxygenate formation. Future promising approaches include pyrolysis-combustion combination, microwave hybrid heating, and continuous catalytic co-pyrolysis. This review fills the research gap in understanding pyrolysis process parameters and waste valorization using microwave-assisted pyrolysis, co-pyrolysis, and catalytic co-pyrolysis technologies. It also provides insights into the effective utilization of biomass and plastic waste.

PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Enhanced Removal of Malachite Green Using Calcium-Functionalized Magnetic Biochar

Pengjie Wang et al.

Summary: A novel calcium-functionalized magnetic biochar was synthesized through a two-step pyrolysis method, which exhibited efficient removal of malachite green and maintained a high adsorption capacity at different pH values, suggesting its potential application in soil remediation.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Malachite green removal using algal biochar and its composites with kombucha SCOBY: An integrated biosorption and phycoremediation approach

Abhijeet Pathy et al.

Summary: In this study, the adsorption capacity of two low-cost biochars for malachite green was investigated, and the integration of algal remediation with adsorption achieved removal efficiencies of over 98%. The results suggest that these methods can effectively remove malachite green from wastewater and promote algal growth.

SURFACES AND INTERFACES (2022)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Applications of functionalized magnetic biochar in environmental remediation: A review

Jianhua Qu et al.

Summary: The synthesis methods of magnetic biochar (MBC) and its adsorption mechanisms for pollutants are comprehensively reviewed in this paper. Various modification methods for MBC, such as functional groups grafting, nanoparticles loading, and element doping, are discussed. The applications of modified MBC for removing hazardous contaminants and the influencing conditions are also investigated. Constructive suggestions for the practical applications of MBC in the future are provided.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Agricultural waste streams as resource in circular economy for biochar production towards carbon neutrality

Kim Yrjala et al.

Summary: In times of depleting resources, new environmental management solutions in a circular economy are being sought. Agricultural waste is attracting global attention for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and has been utilized for producing biogas, biochar, and oil. However, the required investments in modern technology can be challenging, hindering the adoption of sustainable technology. The production of biochar through biomass pyrolysis is considered an attractive system addressing both environmental and climate concerns.

CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

Biochar for removal of dyes in contaminated water: an overview

Saravanan Praveen et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the recent research on the use of biochar as a biosorbent for the removal of organic and inorganic pollutants, focusing on the dye removal field. The characteristics of biochar and the mechanisms of biosorption have been extensively studied, and biosorption models are useful for evaluating the efficiency of biochar as a biosorbent for dye removal techniques.

BIOCHAR (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dehydrate Sewage Sludge as an Efficient Adsorbent for Malachite Green Removal in Textile Wastewater: Experimental and Theoretical Studies

Youssef Aoulad El Hadj Ali et al.

Summary: In this study, a simple method using dried dewatered sewage sludge (D@DSS) as an adsorbent was proposed for the removal of malachite green (MG) dye from aqueous solutions. The D@DSS showed excellent adsorption capacity for MG in synthetic and industrial wastewater, and had better selectivity towards cationic dyes compared to other dyes. The adsorbent characterization confirmed its rough and charged surface with specific functional groups, and the adsorption process followed the Jovanovic model isotherm and pseudo-second order kinetics.

CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2022)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Layered double hydroxides/biochar composites as adsorbents for water remediation applications: recent trends and perspectives

Grazielle Emanuella de Souza dos Santos et al.

Summary: This review focuses on the application of LDHs-biochar composites for the removal of pollutants from wastewater, providing insights into synthesis, characterization, and adsorption thermodynamics. The composites show high adsorption performance, but further research is needed to establish them as efficient adsorbents.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Single-step synthesis of efficient nanometric boron carbon nitride semiconductor for photocatalysis

K. Sivaprakash et al.

Summary: Carbon-based materials have shown advantages as photocatalysts over metal-based materials. In this study, Boron Carbon Nitride nanosheets were synthesized via two different routes for the photodegradation of textile dyes in wastewater. The study compared the optical properties of the two samples and found that TBCN exhibited superior photocatalytic activity, making it suitable for water purification applications.

MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Hydrothermal Carbonization of Organic Waste and Biomass: A Review on Process, Reactor, and Plant Modeling

Giulia Ischia et al.

Summary: Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a promising technique to convert organic waste into useful materials and energy carriers. However, current models for predicting, simulating, and optimizing the HTC process are still lacking in data and complexity, requiring further research and development.

WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION (2021)

Review Agricultural Engineering

Production and beneficial impact of biochar for environmental application: A comprehensive review

Yuwen Zhou et al.

Summary: This review provides a holistic view of biochar, including its production, applications, and future prospects, with a focus on engineering strategies and development potential. It highlights the promising alternatives of biochar as a cheap source of carbon-based products, and discusses future strategies and ideas for engineering biochar production techniques and application.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Iron-zirconium microwave-assisted modification of small-pore zeolite W and its alginate composites for enhanced aqueous removal of As(V) ions: Experimental and theoretical studies

Youness Abdellaoui et al.

Summary: This study focuses on the rapid and efficient modification of fly ash-based zeolite W using microwave-assisted process for effective removal of arsenate from water. The FeZrZW adsorbent demonstrated high efficiency and adsorption capacity for As(V) ions, surpassing natural or fly ash-based zeolites and some commercial adsorbents. The simulation results confirmed the strong and spontaneous adsorption onto FeZrZW, which shows promising potential for full-scale arsenic recovery processes.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Effective water/wastewater treatment methodologies for toxic pollutants removal: Processes and applications towards sustainable development

A. Saravanan et al.

Summary: Effluent from anthropogenic activities has led to a notable impact on the environment, particularly on water quality. Various pollutants in water can be removed using physical, chemical, and biological methods, with membrane separation and adsorption techniques being more effective. Recent research has focused on the development of wastewater treatment technologies, with a recognition of the challenges in enhancing treatment methodologies for commercial application.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Graphene oxide decorated with cellulose and copper nanoparticle as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of malachite green

Heena Khawaja et al.

Summary: The graphene oxide surface was modified to enhance the adsorption efficiency, leading to increased adsorption capacity for malachite green. Experimental data demonstrated that the modified composite material has a higher adsorption capacity for malachite green. The nanocomposite showed promising adsorption performance and regeneration ability, highlighting its potential for practical applications.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of neutral dye removal from water using zirconium metal-organic framework analogues

Chompoonoot Nanthamathee et al.

Summary: A series of isostructural water stable metal-organic framework materials UiO-66-X (X = H, NH2, NO2) were synthesized by solvothermal synthesis. The study investigated their dye adsorption capacity, revealing that the functional group of the organic linker significantly contributes to the adsorption capacity of MOFs. Experimentally, it was found that the adsorbent with a functional group creating more intermolecular forces will enhance the adsorption capacity.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Sustainable remediation of hazardous environmental pollutants using biochar-based nanohybrid materials

Yuping Zhao et al.

Summary: Biochar is a carbon material with diverse functionalities and excellent physicochemical characteristics, showing high potential in removing harmful organic compounds. It is produced through pyrolysis of renewable feedstocks and applied across different industries. The characteristics and construction of biochar-based materials vary, with the addition of nanoscale reinforcements enhancing their pollutant removal capabilities.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Effect of reaction temperature on the conversion of algal biomass to bio-oil and biochar through pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction

Kathirvel Brindhadevi et al.

Summary: This review focuses on the conversion of various microalgal and cyanobacterial biomasses into bio-oil and solid char products through pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction. The impact of reaction temperature on the quantity and quality of bio-oil and solid char obtained from pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction is comprehensively discussed in the review, providing opportunities for further research in this area.
Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Review on biomass feedstocks, pyrolysis mechanism and physicochemical properties of biochar: State-of-the-art framework to speed up vision of circular bioeconomy

Gajanan Sampatrao Ghodake et al.

Summary: Biochar is a solid carbon-rich material produced by thermochemical conversion of biomass under an inert atmosphere. It can be produced at different scales and used in various fields such as soil amendment and agricultural sustainability. The sustainable production practices and multi-functionality make biochar a promising candidate.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Facile synthesis of sulfur-doped chitosan/biochar derived from tapioca peel for the removal of organic dyes: Isotherm, kinetics and mechanisms

Sivakumar Vigneshwaran et al.

Summary: A sulfur-tethered adsorbent of chitosan-tapioca peel biochar composite was successfully fabricated for efficient removal of organic dyes. The adsorbent showed high adsorption efficiency for Malachite Green and Rhodamine B, following pseudo-second-order kinetics and Langmuir isotherm model. The fabricated adsorbent exhibited promising potential for water/wastewater treatment applications.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Biochar for environmental sustainability in the energy-water-agroecosystem nexus

Sandeep K. Malyan et al.

Summary: Biochar has the potential to address major challenges of the 21st century such as global warming, soil health management, wastewater remediation, and sustainable energy sources. It can improve soil health, enhance bioenergy production, and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Porous carbon materials based on Physalis alkekengi L. husk and its application for removal of malachite green

Bolun Zhang et al.

Summary: PCPH, a porous carbon material prepared from Physalis alkekengi L. husk (PH), exhibited excellent surface properties with a high specific surface area and total pore volume. The adsorption performance of PCPH, especially towards Malachite Green, was studied, showing high adsorption capacity and potential application in environmental water pollution treatment.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

An overview on engineering the surface area and porosity of biochar

Lijian Leng et al.

Summary: Surface area and porosity are crucial physical properties of biochar that significantly impact its applications, with biomass composition and pyrolysis temperature being major influencing factors. Activation, particularly through chemical means, is the most effective way to enhance biochar surface area and porosity, while other treatment methods like carbonaceous materials coating and ball milling can also contribute to improvement. Future research should focus on developing treatment technologies to simultaneously enhance the functionality and porous structure of biochar.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Adsorption of malachite green by activated carbon derived from gasified Hevea brasiliensis root

Anis Atikah Ahmad et al.

Summary: This study focused on utilizing gasified Hevea brasiliensis root based activated carbon for the adsorption of malachite green dye. The characteristics responsible for adsorption were analyzed, revealing a multilayer adsorption process. The thermodynamic data showed the adsorption process to be spontaneous and endothermic, making GHBRAC economically feasible for commercialization.

ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Experimental and Numerical modeling on dye adsorption using pyrolyzed mesoporous biochar in Batch and fixed-bed column reactor: Isotherm, Thermodynamics, Mass transfer, Kinetic analysis

Lopamudra Das et al.

Summary: Adsorbents derived from agro-waste can be a feasible substitute for the synthesis of activated biochar for pollutant removal. The Freundlich isotherm model provided the best fit for the adsorption of Malachite Green dye, with a biosorption capacity of 90.1mg/g at 30 degrees C. The experimental data aligned well with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, indicating the spontaneous and exothermic nature of the reactions involved.

SURFACES AND INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Fabrication of sulfur-doped biochar derived from tapioca peel waste with superior adsorption performance for the removal of Malachite green and Rhodamine B dyes

Sivakumar Vigneshwaran et al.

Summary: In this study, a sulfur tethered adsorbent of Tapioca peel (S@TP) biochar was successfully fabricated and utilized for the removal of organic dyes such as Malachite Green (MG) and Rhodamine B (RhB) from water, showing adsorption efficiency of 30.18 and 33.10 mg/g, respectively.

SURFACES AND INTERFACES (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Effective removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solution in hybrid system utilizing agricultural waste as particle electrodes

A. Annam Renita et al.

Summary: A study comparing electrolytic, adsorption, and hybrid methods for removing malachite green dye from water using Eucalyptus globulus seeds found that the hybrid method was most effective at 12 V voltage, with removal capacity increasing with higher voltages. The removal efficiency of the particle electrodes at 6, 9, and 12 V were 95%, 97%, and 99.8% respectively, and the biosorbent could be reused up to ten times without significant loss in efficiency.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Bi-model cationic dye adsorption by native and surface-modified Trichoderma asperellum BPL MBT1 biomass: From fermentation waste to value-added biosorbent

Sabarathinam Shanmugam et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the reusability of Trichoderma asperellum BPL MBT1 waste biomass for dye adsorption, showing optimal adsorption at pH 10. The adsorption process followed a bi-model isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetics, with ion exchange as the dominant mechanism. The biosorbent demonstrated high stability and reusability for sustainable wastewater treatment.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Hydrolysis of disaccharides via carbon-based solid acids with binding and catalytic domains: Glycosidic bond fracture properties and reaction kinetics

Chihe Sun et al.

Summary: A multifunctional carbon solid acid with binding and catalytic domains was prepared by co-carbonisation of 8-cyclodextrin and polyvinyl chloride followed by sulfonation. The catalyst showed good adsorption performance and hydrolysis effect, facilitating disaccharide hydrolysis reaction.
Article Environmental Sciences

Mechanochemical synthesis of MAPbBr3/carbon sphere composites for boosting carrier-involved superoxide species

Qun Wang et al.

Summary: Lead halide perovskite MAPbBr(3)/carbon sphere composite photocatalysts were designed and fabricated, showing enhanced photocatalytic degradation efficiency for Malachite Green pollutants. The interfacial interaction and optimized carrier transportation led to an effective electron extraction rate.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Preparation of copper doped walnut shell-based biochar for efficiently removal of organic dyes from aqueous solutions

Qizhao Shao et al.

Summary: Cu-WS-AC exhibited excellent performance in highly efficient removal of malachite green and other organic dyes, mainly due to its surface complexation mechanism and complicated interactions, including electrostatic attraction, hydrogen bonding, and pi-pi stacking.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Sonochemical synthesis and characterization of PrVO4/CdO nanocomposite and their application as photocatalysts for removal of organic dyes in water

Rozita Monsef et al.

Summary: This study aimed to facile synthesize PrVO4 nanoparticles and PrVO4/CdO nanocomposite to improve photocatalytic efficiency. Various amine sources were used as precipitating agents, and CdO was in-situ synthesized in presence of PrVO4 nanoparticles under sonication to prepare nanocomposites.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Wastewater containing emerging contaminants treated by residues from the brewing industry based on biochar as a new CuFe2O4 / biochar photocatalyst

Jandira Leichtweis et al.

Summary: A novel green composite catalyst prepared by doping CuFe2O4 nanoparticles in malt bagasse biochar exhibited enhanced adsorption and photocatalytic performance. The performance of the composite catalyst varied with different ratios of malt biochar and CuFe2O4, with CFO1B3 showing the highest photocatalytic activity and recyclability.

PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dye Removal from Colored Textile Wastewater Using Seeds and Biochar of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

Fouad El Mansouri et al.

Summary: In this study, barley seeds and barley biochar were utilized for the removal of textile finishing dyes in aqueous solutions. The adsorption equilibrium data fitted well with Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, and the adsorption process followed pseudo-second-order kinetics. Thermodynamic results showed that the removal of dyes on barley was endothermic and spontaneous.

APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Agroindustrial Wastes of Banana Pseudo-stem as Adsorbent of Textile Dye: Characterization, Kinetic, and Equilibrium Studies

Cesar Vinicius Toniciolli Rigueto et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the potential of banana pseudo-stem for the removal of textile dye BF-5G, showing promising results and highlighting the importance of using waste materials to address pollution and promote technological development in Africa.

CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Current and Future Perspective of Microalgae for Simultaneous Wastewater Treatment and Feedstock for Biofuels Production

Ajay Kumar

Summary: Algae play a crucial role in providing biofuels and biosorbents for wastewater treatment. Factors such as temperature, light intensity, CO2 concentration, and nutrient levels affect algae cultivation, while parameters like biomass concentration, pH, and contact time influence the biosorption process. Techniques such as biosorption isotherm kinetics and life cycle energy balance equations are used to evaluate the sustainability of microalgal biodiesel production.

CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Efficient Extraction of Natural Dyes from Selected Plant Species

Janani Loum et al.

Summary: The study found that optimized decoction variables using sodium bicarbonate solution are unique to each plant species, and practitioners in the industry need to optimize extraction accordingly. Particle size of samples plays a crucial role in dye yield and filterability, with the recommended range being 0.5-0.7 mm for optimal results. Additionally, maceration method with bicarbonate solution can provide good dye output and cost savings compared to decoction.

CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Preparation of Ca/Al-Layered Double Hydroxides/Biochar Composite with High Adsorption Capacity and Selectivity toward Cationic Dyes in Aqueous

Risfidian Mohadi et al.

Summary: This study compared the performance of biochar composites with layered double hydroxide in adsorbing cationic dyes, finding that the Ca/Al-Biochar composite had a higher adsorption capacity and selectivity towards Malachite green. The results suggest that this composite material could be a promising adsorbent for removing harmful dyes from wastewater.

BULLETIN OF CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING AND CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Catalytic and photocatalytic properties of zinc-nickel ferrites

M. P. Tsvetkov et al.

Summary: A synthetic method combining high energy ball-milling and calcination at 900 degrees C was used to prepare mixed metal oxides of the type Zn1-xNixFe2O4. Characterization using various spectroscopic techniques showed that increasing Ni(II) content enhanced both catalytic and photocatalytic activities, particularly in the decomposition of methanol and degradation of malachite green. The stability of the samples as photocatalysts was confirmed by atomic absorption spectroscopy analysis of reaction liquor.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

The Absorption of Kitchen Waste Mixed-base Biochar on Malachite Green

Yibo Lan et al.

CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Activated biochar derived from Opuntia ficus-indica for the efficient adsorption of malachite green dye, Cu+2 and Ni+2 from water

Manisha Choudhary et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Biochar physicochemical properties: pyrolysis temperature and feedstock kind effects

Agnieszka Tomczyk et al.

REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND BIO-TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Biochar made from low density wood has greater plant available water than biochar made from high density wood

Joerg Werdin et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Biochar for Wastewater Treatment-Conversion Technologies and Applications

Ghizlane Enaime et al.

APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL (2020)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Green synthesis of Sn(II)-BDC MOF: Preferential and efficient adsorption of anionic dyes

Arnab Ghosh et al.

MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Microporous organic polymers for efficient removal of sulfamethoxazole from aqueous solutions

Shedrack G. Akpe et al.

MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS (2020)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Biochar based catalysts for the abatement of emerging pollutants: A review

Tam Do Minh et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Insight into the co-pyrolysis of different blended feedstocks to biochar for the adsorption of organic and inorganic pollutants: A review

M. J. Ahmed et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Influence of pyrolysis temperature and bio-waste composition on biochar characteristics

Leandro Rodriguez Ortiz et al.

RENEWABLE ENERGY (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Highly efficient dye removal and lysozyme purification using strong and weak cation-exchange nanofiber membranes

Dinh Thi My Huong et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

Proceedings Paper Physics, Condensed Matter

Hydrothermal Synthesis of SnO2 for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Malachite Green Dye

Sh Anju Devi et al.

DAE SOLID STATE PHYSICS SYMPOSIUM 2019 (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Functionalization of Rice Husks with Ortho-Phosphoric Acid Enhanced Adsorptive Capacity for Anionic Dye Removal

Luqmon Azeez et al.

CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Biochar from the Thermochemical Conversion of Orange (Citrus sinensis) Peel and Albedo: Product Quality and Potential Applications

Adewale George Adeniyi et al.

CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Comprehensive Review on Hydrothermal Carbonization of Biomass and its Applications

Ronit Sharma et al.

CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Polymer-Based Membranes and Composites for Safe, Potable, and Usable Water: A Survey of Recent Advances

Suprakas Sinha Ray et al.

CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Predicting biochar properties and functions based on feedstock and pyrolysis temperature: A review and data syntheses

Simeng Li et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2019)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Fate and distribution of nutrients and heavy metals during hydrothermal carbonization of sewage sludge with implication to land application

Liping Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Peptides Fixing Industrial Textile Dyes: A New Biochemical Method in Wastewater Treatment

Amor Mosbah et al.

JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2019)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Preparation, modification and environmental application of biochar: A review

Jianlong Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Sandpaper Wastes as Adsorbent for the Removal of Brilliant Green and Malachite Green Dye

Yasemin Islek Coskun et al.

ACTA CHIMICA SLOVENICA (2019)

Proceedings Paper Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Adsorption Studies of Hydrothermally Synthesized Tin Oxide Nanoparticles

S. Athira et al.

3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON OPTOELECTRONIC AND NANO MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (ICONMAT 2019) (2019)

Proceedings Paper Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Removal of Malachite Green by Sugarcane Bagasse Biochar Using Response Surface Methodology

Mardawani Mohamad et al.

MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION USING X-RAYS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES (2019)

Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

Water pollution in Bangladesh and its impact on public health

Md. Khalid Hasan et al.

HELIYON (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Adsorption characteristics of Direct Red 23 azo dye onto powdered tourmaline

Na Liu et al.

ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2018)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Treatment of dye wastewater using an ultrasonic aided nanoparticle stacked activated carbon: Kinetic and isotherm modelling

Ponnusamy Senthil Kumar et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2018)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Calcium-rich biochar from crab shell: An unexpected super adsorbent for dye removal

Lichun Dai et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Adsorption of Basic Dyes Using Walnut Shell-based Biochar Produced by Hydrothermal Carbonization

Kang Chunli et al.

CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES (2018)

Review Energy & Fuels

Properties of biochar

Kathrin Weber et al.

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Nitrogen retention of biochar derived from different feedstocks at variable pyrolysis temperatures

Simeng Li et al.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2018)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Operating parameters for bio-oil production in biomass pyrolysis: A review

Raquel Escrivani Guedes et al.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2018)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Minireview of potential applications of hydrochar derived from hydrothermal carbonization of biomass

June Fang et al.

JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of CuCo2S4/RGO nanocomposites for visible-light photocatalytic applications

S. Vadivel et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS (2018)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Efficiency of various recent wastewater dye removal methods: A review

Vanitha Katheresan et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2018)

Article Agricultural Engineering

New materials from solid residues for investigation the mechanism of biomass hydrothermal liquefaction

Huamin Liu et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2017)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

The effect effect of biochar and compost from urban organic waste on plant biomass and properties of an artificially copper polluted soil

Eliana Cardenas-Aguiar et al.

INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION (2017)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Chitosan based metal-chelated copolymer nanoparticles: Laccase immobilization and phenol degradation studies

Erol Alver et al.

INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION (2017)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Preparation of high performance H2S removal biochar by direct fluidized bed carbonization using potato peel waste

Yong Sun et al.

PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (2017)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Biochar properties and eco-friendly applications for climate change mitigation, waste management, and wastewater treatment: A review

Naveed Ahmed Qambrani et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2017)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Biochar as a Catalyst

Jechan Lee et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2017)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Desalination and water reuse to address global water scarcity

Veera Gnaneswar Gude

REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND BIO-TECHNOLOGY (2017)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Desalination and water reuse to address global water scarcity

Veera Gnaneswar Gude

REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND BIO-TECHNOLOGY (2017)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Trichoderma asperellum laccase mediated crystal violet degradation-Optimization of experimental conditions and characterization

Sabarathinam Shanmugam et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2017)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Effects of feedstock type and pyrolysis temperature on potential applications of biochar

Asli Toptas Tag et al.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2016)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Effect of process parameters on production of biochar from biomass waste through pyrolysis: A review

Manoj Tripathi et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Agronomic properties of biochars from different manure wastes

P. Cely et al.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2015)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

A comparative review of biochar and hydrochar in terms of production, physico-chemical properties and applications

Harpreet Singh Kambo et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2015)

Article Spectroscopy

Removal of hazardous azopyrazole dye from an aqueous solution using rice straw as a waste adsorbent: Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies

Ashraf A. El-Bindary et al.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Removal of Malachite Green from water using hydrothermally carbonized pine needles

Hassan H. Hammud et al.

RSC ADVANCES (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Novel and High-Performance Magnetic Carbon Composite Prepared from Waste Hydrochar for Dye Removal

Xiangdong Zhu et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2014)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Comparison of kiln-derived and gasifier-derived biochars as soil amendments in the humid tropics

Christopher Deal et al.

BIOMASS & BIOENERGY (2012)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Production of char from vacuum pyrolysis of South-African sugar cane bagasse and its characterization as activated carbon and biochar

Marion Carrier et al.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2012)

Article Environmental Sciences

Biochar: A Synthesis of Its Agronomic Impact beyond Carbon Sequestration

Kurt A. Spokas et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (2012)

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Cosorption of Phenanthrene and Mercury(II) from Aqueous Solution by Soybean Stalk-Based Biochar

Huoliang Kong et al.

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY (2011)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Properties of sugarcane waste-derived bio-oils obtained by fixed-bed fire-tube heating pyrolysis

Mohammad Rofiqul Islam et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2010)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Characterization of Biochar from Fast Pyrolysis and Gasification Systems

Catherine E. Brewer et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (2009)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Adsorption kinetics of removal of a toxic dye, Malachite Green, from wastewater by using hen feathers

A Mittal

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2006)

Review Marine & Freshwater Biology

Toxicological effects of malachite green

S Srivastava et al.

AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (2004)

Review Engineering, Chemical

The art, science, and technology of charcoal production

MJ Antal et al.

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH (2003)