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A comprehensive review of biochar in removal of organic pollutants from wastewater: Characterization, toxicity, activation/functionalization and influencing treatment factors

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Adsorptive removal of synthetic plastic components bisphenol-A and solvent black-3 dye from single and binary solutions using pristine pinecone biochar

Ranjit Gurav et al.

Summary: This study focuses on the adsorptive removal of bisphenol-A and solvent black-3 from single and binary solutions. The results show that the pristine pinecone biochar produced at 750 ? demonstrated greater removal of bisphenol-A. The experimental data was best fitted to the Elovich and pseudo-second-order kinetic models for single-component and binary solution, respectively. The Langmuir isotherm model showed the highest regression coefficient values and adsorption capacity for both bisphenol-A and dye removal.

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Review Environmental Sciences

Review of adsorption-membrane hybrid systems for water and wastewater treatment

Sewoon Kim et al.

Summary: Adsorption-membrane hybrid systems are effective in removing contaminants from water, but further research is needed to understand the removal mechanisms and effects of operating conditions on contaminant transport.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Insights into the adsorption of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) on biochar and activated carbon with the aid of machine learning

Xinzhe Zhu et al.

Summary: This study utilized machine learning to build adsorption prediction models for biochar's capability in removing recalcitrant organic contaminants (PPCPs), demonstrating that detailed biochar properties obtained from advanced techniques contribute to more accurate predictions. Surface carbon functionalities and pore diameter of adsorbents play crucial roles in predicting the adsorption capacity of PPCPs.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

The importance of mineral ingredients in biochar production, properties and applications

K. Vijayaraghavan

Summary: The mineral ingredients in biochar play a crucial role in influencing its properties and applications, which has been highlighted in recent research. The mineral composition of biochar is impacted by factors such as feedstock type and pyrolysis parameters, ultimately affecting its pH, conductivity, surface area, and structure. These mineral ingredients are essential for biosorption of contaminants and enable biochar to be used in various applications beyond soil improvement.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Potential role of biochar in advanced oxidation processes: A sustainable approach

P. V. Nidheesh et al.

Summary: Biochar has gained extensive research attention in advanced oxidation processes due to its multifunctional role; pyrolysis is the most commonly used method for acquiring desired properties, and biochar can function as a catalyst, support material, and cathode material due to its high conductivity and porous structure; research focuses on activation mechanisms, ROS generation, sulfate radical mediated degradation, and future directions in the field.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

UV-light-induced photocatalytic performance of reusable MnFe-LDO-biochar for tetracycline removal in water

Khawla Abdulmutalib Azalok et al.

Summary: A high-efficiency MnFe-LDO-biochar catalyst was synthesized and effectively removed tetracycline pollution. The catalyst showed excellent degradation performance under UV light and maintained high reuse efficiency after multiple cycles.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Application of coagulation/flocculation in oily wastewater treatment: A review

Chuanliang Zhao et al.

Summary: This study reviews the influencing factors of oily wastewater treatment by coagulation/flocculation, compares the treatment effects of different coagulants/flocculants, emphasizes the mechanisms and combined processes. Additionally, it discusses the choices in practical application, existing challenges, and future research directions.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Preparation of magnetic biochar and its application in catalytic degradation of organic pollutants: A review

Zhuqing Feng et al.

Summary: This study provides a comprehensive summary of the preparation methods and catalytic mechanisms of magnetic biochar, evaluating the degradation efficiency of organic pollutants in different systems and assessing the stability and reusability of the catalysts.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Hydrothermal synthesis of magnetic sludge biochar for tetracycline and ciprofloxacin adsorptive removal

Yongfei Ma et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated that biochar derived from municipal sludge activated by zinc chloride can be used as Fe/Zn-SBC with high adsorption capacity for tetracycline and ciprofloxacin. Fe/Zn-SBC is primarily influenced by pore filling, oxygen-containing groups complexation, pi-pi conjugation, and hydrogen bonding during the adsorption process, exhibiting high selective adsorption capacity.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

NaOH-modified mesoporous biochar derived from tea residue for methylene Blue and Orange II removal

Yongkang Mu et al.

Summary: The NaOH modified tea biochar showed promising adsorption capacities for dye removal, especially at higher pyrolysis temperatures, making it a cost-effective option for dye wastewater treatment.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Mechanisms and adsorption capacities of hydrogen peroxide modified ball milled biochar for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions

Yue Zhang et al.

Summary: Ball milling and H2O2 modification significantly increased the specific surface area of biochar and enhanced its adsorption efficiency towards methylene blue. The modified biochar had more oxygen-containing functional groups, leading to a faster adsorption rate for methylene blue.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (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 Environmental Sciences

Adsorption mechanism and effectiveness of phenol and tannic acid removal by biochar produced from oil palm frond using steam pyrolysis

Abubakar Abdullahi Lawal et al.

Summary: By pyrolyzing oil palm frond dermal tissue with superheated steam at 500 degrees C, nanoporous biochar was produced as an effective bioadsorbent for phenol and tannic acid removal. The optimized operating conditions resulted in high adsorption capacities of 62.89 mg/g for phenol and 67.41 mg/g for tannic acid, showcasing the potential of the biochar for treating wastewater containing phenolic compounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Preparation of magnetic biochar with different magnetization sequences for efficient removal of oxytetracycline from aqueous solution

Yu Gu et al.

Summary: This study prepared magnetic biochars with different magnetization sequences for the adsorptive removal of oxytetracycline wastewater. The Post-MCS biochar showed the highest OTC adsorption capacity and best separation performance, dominated mainly by chemisorption with contributions from electrostatic attraction and physisorption. The optimized biochar displayed acceptable reusability and retained a significant portion of its adsorption capacity after multiple cycles.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Activation of persulfate by nanoscale zero-valent iron loaded porous graphitized biochar for the removal of 17β-estradiol: Synthesis, performance and mechanism

Jinglin Ding et al.

Summary: In this study, biochar was pyrolyzed with potassium ferrate to achieve porosity, graphitization, and iron doping simultaneously, resulting in the synthesis of nanoscale zero-valent iron loaded porous graphitized biochar. The nZVI/PGBC showed superior efficiency in removing 17 beta-estradiol compared to other materials, and the removal efficiency was affected by reaction conditions. The reaction mechanism involved the activation of persulfate by Fe2+ and Fe3+ redox reactions, with PGBC acting as a carrier for nZVI and a mediator for electron transfer in E2 degradation.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Analysis on the removal of emerging contaminant from aqueous solution using biochar derived from soap nut seeds

Karthik Velusamy et al.

Summary: The soapnut seeds biochar was synthesized using a tubular furnace under nitrogen gas environment to effectively remove pollutants and emerging contaminants like ciprofloxacin-500mg from wastewaters generated from pharmaceutical industries. Batch analysis revealed excellent adsorption performance at pH 6 and temperature 303 K with a dosage of 0.07 g, showing potential as a low-cost adsorbent for ciprofloxacin-500mg removal.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Formation and mechanisms of nano-metal oxide-biochar composites for pollutants removal: A review

Chenxi Zhao et al.

Summary: NMOBCs are effective and novel adsorbents that combine the positive qualities of biochar and nano-metal oxides, enhancing their dispersity, stability, and adsorption capacity.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Heterogeneous catalytic ozonation of atrazine with Mn-loaded and Fe-loaded biochar

Shi-Qi Tian et al.

Summary: Biochar loaded with manganese and iron showed excellent catalytic ozonation activity, effectively removing atrazine with hydroxyl radicals as the main oxidant. The enhanced adsorption and decomposition of O-3 on the loaded biochar led to improved degradation pathways of atrazine, reducing toxicity of oxidation products significantly. This research indicates the great potential of Mn-loaded and Fe-loaded biochar for heterogeneous catalytic ozonation in water pollution treatment.

WATER RESEARCH (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Soybean residue based biochar prepared by ball milling assisted alkali activation to activate peroxydisulfate for the degradation of tetracycline

Juan Li et al.

Summary: This study prepared a novel ball milling assisted KOH activation biochar (MKBC) and successfully applied it in peroxydisulfate activation for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC-H). The catalytic activity of MKBC to activate PDS for TC-H degradation is significantly higher than that of pristine biochar (PBC), and MKBC exhibits outstanding stability after repeated experiments.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

A critical review on the application of biochar in environmental pollution remediation: Role of persistent free radicals (PFRs)

Kun Luo et al.

Summary: Biochar, an emerging carbonaceous material with perfect adsorption ability, shows great potential in environmental applications. The presence of persistent free radicals (PFRs) in biochar plays a key role in the removal of organic and inorganic contaminants.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

A new application pattern for sludge-derived biochar adsorbent: Ideal persulfate activator for the high-efficiency mineralization of pollutants

Xue Bai et al.

Summary: By enlarging the specific surface area of sludge biochar, the catalytic performance can be improved with reduced dosage of biochar and oxidant, leading to cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness. The combination of biochar and PS showed efficient removal of organic compounds in wastewater, confirming its environmental friendliness. The sludge biochar adsorbent/PS catalytic system provides a promising and efficient way for advanced wastewater treatment.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Tuning oxygenated functional groups on biochar for water pollution control: A critical review

Lichun Dai et al.

Summary: Biochar has gained attention in water pollution control due to its tunable physico-chemical properties, especially the oxygenated functional groups (OFGs) which act as key active sites for pollutant removal through adsorption and redox reactions. Various strategies for tuning OFGs on biochar have been explored, such as in-situ and ex-situ oxidation, as well as grafting carboxyl groups via reactions like cycloaddition/acylation, leading to enhanced performance in pollutant removal.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Potential hazards of biochar: The negative environmental impacts of biochar applications

Ling Xiang et al.

Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the potential negative environmental impacts of biochar on soil, water, and atmospheric environments, as well as the mechanisms inducing these negative effects. It also summarizes various technical methods of environment-related risk detection and evaluation of biochar application, serving as a baseline reference and guiding significance for future biochar selection and toxicity detection, evaluation, and avoidance.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Application of co-pyrolysis biochar for the adsorption and immobilization of heavy metals in contaminated environmental substrates

Yuanling Li et al.

Summary: This article summarizes recent advances in the development and application of co-pyrolysis biochar for the adsorption and immobilization of various heavy metals in contaminated environmental substrates. It includes the production, characteristics, and advantages of co-pyrolysis biochar, as well as the adsorption behaviors and mechanisms of different heavy metals in flue gas and wastewater. Additionally, the immobilization of heavy metals in both biochar itself and contaminated soils by co-pyrolysis biochar is discussed.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hierarchically structured two-dimensional magnetic microporous biochar derived from hazelnut shell toward effective removal of p-arsanilic acid

Yun Wang et al.

Summary: Hierarchically structured two-dimensional magnetic microporous biochar was prepared and used for efficient adsorption of organoarsenic compound parsanilic acid. The material showed high adsorption capacity and removal efficiency, making it potentially useful for controlling organoarsenic compounds in aquatic environments.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Sugarcane biochar as novel catalyst for highly efficient oxidative removal of organic compounds in water

Lingzhi He et al.

Summary: The biochar catalyst SugBC900, prepared by pyrolysis of sugarcane waste, showed high catalytic activity for efficient degradation of organic pollutants, particularly bisphenol A, due to its high carbon content and exceptional performance. Under varied conditions, such as extreme acidity or low temperature environments, it maintains a high degradation efficiency for organic pollutants.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

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

Ning Cheng et al.

Summary: Emerging contaminants (ECs), relatively low-concentration but high-toxicity pollutants in the environment, have attracted widespread attention in recent years. Biochar, as a low-cost and high-efficiency adsorbent, has been used to treat ECs in water. There are numerous reports on the removal of ECs from water by modified biochar.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Competitive adsorption of pharmaceuticals in lake water and wastewater effluent by pristine and NaOH-activated biochars from spent coffee wastes: Contribution of hydrophobic and π-π interactions

Jaegwan Shin et al.

Summary: This study investigated the competitive adsorption mechanisms of pharmaceuticals on pristine and NaOH-activated biochars from spent coffee wastes in lake water and wastewater effluent. The results showed that the NaOH-activated biochar had a higher adsorption capacity for pharmaceuticals due to its enhanced aromatic structure, facilitating pi-pi interactions. The thermodynamic calculations demonstrated that the competitive adsorption on NaOH-activated biochar occurred more spontaneously over a wide range of pH and ionic strength compared to pristine biochar.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Adsorptive removal of cationic methylene blue and anionic Congo red dyes using wet-torrefied microalgal biochar: Equilibrium, kinetic and mechanism modeling

Kai Ling Yu et al.

Summary: This study investigated the adsorption behavior of cationic and anionic dyes onto wet-torrefied Chlorella sp. microalgal biochar. The Langmuir isotherm was found to be the best model fit, suggesting monolayer adsorption as the dominant process, with maximum adsorption capacities of 113.00 mg/g for MB and 164.35 mg/g for CR. The results indicate that utilizing wet-torrefied microalgal biochar as an effective adsorbent for toxic dye removal is feasible.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Conversion of sewage sludge into biochar: A potential resource in water and wastewater treatment

Ashitha Gopinath et al.

Summary: Production of biochar from sewage sludge helps in sustainable resource recovery and efficient wastewater treatment by eliminating toxic contaminants. Biochar possesses reusability, availability, and effectiveness in removing pollutants, making it a viable option for wastewater treatment.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Dry-wet and freeze-thaw aging activate endogenous copper and cadmium in biochar

Hongbiao Cui et al.

Summary: Aging increases the specific surface areas and oxygen-containing functional groups in biochar, but decreases pH, graphitization, and stability. Cu and Cd leachability is higher after freeze-thaw aging compared to dry-wet aging, with higher bioavailability in moderately- and highly-polluted biochars. The activation of endogenous Cu is related to organic functional groups, while Cd activation is mostly influenced by inorganic components and pH.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

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 Environmental Sciences

The residual effect of sewage sludge biochar on soil availability and bioaccumulation of heavy metals: Evidence from a three-year field experiment

Jhon Kenedy Moura Chagas et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the residual effects of biochar produced at different pyrolysis temperatures on heavy metals in soil and plants, showing that biochar effectively immobilizes harmful heavy metals in soil and continues to supply micronutrients to plants after application ceases. This confirms the feasibility and safety of using biochar as an alternative for reducing contamination by heavy metals in agricultural areas.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Chlortetracycline hydrochloride removal by different biochar/Fe composites: A comparative study

Nan Zhao et al.

Summary: Synthesis and applications of biochar/Fe composites have been extensively studied, with Fe-0@BC showing better removal and degradation of chlortetracycline hydrochloride compared to Fe3C@BC and Fe3O4@BC. Removal rate is controlled by O-Fe content and solution pH, with CH adsorption occurring on different functional groups.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Nano-zerovalent manganese/biochar composite for the adsorptive and oxidative removal of Congo-red dye from aqueous solutions

Jibran Iqbal et al.

Summary: The composite of nZVMn and PBC showed higher adsorption capacity for CR compared to PBC alone, and the addition of H2O2 further enhanced the removal efficiency. The study also revealed the formation of non-toxic inorganic acetate products during the degradation process, indicating the potential of the new adsorbent for CR removal.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

ZnO/biochar nanocomposites via solvent free ball milling for enhanced adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

Fang Yu et al.

Summary: Novel ZnO/biochar nanocomposites were successfully synthesized in this study using a facile ball-milling method. The ball milling process increased the mesopores and macropores of the nanocomposites, enhancing their adsorption capacity and photocatalytic ability for the removal of methylene blue. The nanocomposites showed high efficiency (up to 95.19%) in removing methylene blue from organic dye wastewater through a combination of adsorption and photocatalysis under visible light.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (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 Environmental Sciences

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in adsorption of heavy metals using modified biochar

Divya Lakshmi et al.

Summary: The use of biochar for heavy metal removal has gained traction in recent years due to its cost-effectiveness and efficiency compared to conventional methods. Research shows that utilizing biochar for the removal of harmful heavy metals is an effective method, with the type and preparation process of biochar also affecting the removal efficiency.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Biochar from the co-pyrolysis of Saccharina japonica and goethite as an adsorbent for basic blue 41 removal from aqueous solution

Divine Damertey Sewu et al.

Summary: Utilizing goethite in co-pyrolysis with low-lignin macroalgae can enhance the properties of resulting biochar, improving its carbon sequestration potential and dye removal efficiency. Optimal conditions were found with 5% goethite, leading to biochars with increased aromaticity, magnetic properties, and superior adsorption of the dye BB41.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Efficient adsorptive removal of short-chain perfluoroalkyl acids using reed straw-derived biochar (RESCA)

Na Liu et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that biochar derived from reed straw (RESCA) exhibits exceptional efficiency in treating perfluoroalkyl acids, especially short-chain PFAAs. The adsorption rate of RESCA was found to be six times higher than GAC, and it showed better performance in treating mixed PFAAs. Additionally, RESCA showed good efficacy in treating groundwater samples, indicating its potential as a scalable and eco-friendly alternative for PFAA treatment.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Preparation of biochar and biochar composites and their application in a Fenton-like process for wastewater decontamination: A review

Xuqin Pan et al.

Summary: Biochar is a carbon-rich material obtained from solid waste pyrolysis, featuring low cost, large specific surface area, and strong adsorption capacity. Biochar composites, produced by loading nano particles onto biochar, have been widely applied in wastewater treatment to enhance the performance of advanced oxidation processes. However, due to the variety of biochar feedstocks and preparation methods, comparing the properties of different biochars can be challenging.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Biochar and activated carbon derivatives of lignocellulosic fibers towards adsorptive removal of pollutants from aqueous systems: Critical study and future insight

Amina Othmani et al.

Summary: This paper provides critical insight on various lignocellulosic fibers used for colored and wastewater decontamination, discussing their potential as cost-effective and eco-friendly alternatives. It also outlines mathematical modeling describing the kinetics, isotherms, type of adsorption, and influential factors in the adsorption process, along with discussing new trends for valorizing vegetable materials in wastewaters decontamination.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Magnetic cobalt ferrite biochar composite as peroxymonosulfate activator for removal of lomefloxacin hydrochloride

Yang You et al.

Summary: In this study, cost-effective peroxymonosulfate (PMS) was used as oxidants and magnetic cobalt ferrite biochar composite (MBC/CoFe2O4) was used as a catalyst to remove lomefloxacin hydrochloride (LFH) from water. The system showed efficient LFH degradation and good reusability, with sulfate radicals playing a leading role in the catalytic mechanism. Overall, the MBC/CoFe2O4 composite material has potential for removing challenging pollutants in environmental remediation.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Simultaneous removal of toxic Pb(II) ions, poly(acrylic acid) and Triton X-100 from their mixed solution using engineered biochars obtained from horsetail herb precursor-Impact of post-activation treatment

Malgorzata Wisniewska et al.

Summary: The horsetail herb was used as precursor for biochar production, and post-activation treatments with different washing procedures were applied. The HBA_HCl sample showed the highest adsorption of Pb(II) and PAA, while NaOH solution was more effective for PAA desorption and HNO3 for Pb(II) desorption.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Adsorption and mechanistic study for humic acid removal by magnetic biochar derived from forestry wastes functionalized with Mg/Al-LDH

Jian Zhang et al.

Summary: A novel adsorbent was developed from waste poplar sawdust and bamboo powder, showing remarkable adsorption capacity for removal of contaminants in water. The adsorbent exhibited a brush structure with larger surface area and higher adsorption capability, and could be easily recycled.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Assessment of adsorptive behaviors and properties of grape pomace-derived biochar as adsorbent for removal of cymoxanil pesticide

Jae-Yoon Yoon et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the adsorptive behaviors of grape pomace-derived biochar for the removal of the pesticide cymoxanil. Biochar produced at low pyrolytic temperature showed the highest cymoxanil adsorption capacity at pH 7, attributed to a combination of metal and hydrophilic interactions. The pseudo-second order kinetics and Freundlich isotherm model were found to be the best fit for the adsorption process.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Ciprofloxacin and acetaminophen sorption onto banana peel biochars: Environmental and process parameter influences

Manvendra Patel et al.

Summary: Environmental and process parameters were evaluated for the sorption of ciprofloxacin and acetaminophen onto banana peel biochars. The biochars prepared at 750 degrees Celsius showed maximum pharmaceutical sorption. Relationships between biochar properties and sorptive potential were positively correlated with surface area, total pore volume, %C, %ash and C/N molar ratios.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

A complete review on biochar: Production, property, multifaceted applications, interaction mechanism and computational approach

K. Jeyasubramanian et al.

Summary: Burning crop residues releases harmful substances; using biochar can effectively reduce this impact and be applied in agriculture and other fields.
Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

A critical review on the application and recent developments of post-modified biochar in supercapacitors

Xiangping Li et al.

Summary: The demand for sustainable and renewable energy has led to extensive research on supercapacitors as energy storage devices. Biochar materials have gained attention as efficient and low-cost materials for energy storage. This study explores the preparation, modification, and factors influencing the electrochemical performance of biochar as a supercapacitor electrode.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Application of biochar as an innovative substrate in constructed wetlands/biofilters for wastewater treatment: Performance and ecological benefits

Shengjiong Deng et al.

Summary: Biochar as a substrate amendment in constructed wetlands/biofilters shows promising performance in removing nitrogen, phosphorus, organic contaminants, heavy metals, and pathogens, while also providing ecological benefits such as enhancing macrophyte growth and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The unique mechanisms involved in these benefits, particularly the roles of microorganisms, are analyzed and highlighted. The potential for recycling spent biochar media in constructed wetlands/biofilters for soil amelioration/remediation is proposed.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Computational and experimental assessment of pH and specific ions on the solute solvent interactions of clay-biochar composites towards tetracycline adsorption: Implications on wastewater treatment

Priyakshree Borthakur et al.

Summary: Experimental and computational investigations were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of municipal waste pyrolyzed biochar impregnated clay composites on antibiotic removal in wastewater treatment. Results showed that the presence of different inorganic salt solutions impacts the electrophoretic mobility of the dispersed phase in suspension, as well as the zeta potential. Additionally, Na+ ions interacted with the negatively charged biochar samples, forming a double layer at the interface of biochar and ionic salt solution.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Graphitic carbon nitride/biochar composite synthesized by a facile ball-milling method for the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of enrofloxacin

Yao Xiao et al.

Summary: The simultaneous adsorption and photocatalysis process achieved through the compounding of biochar and g-C3N4 showed enhanced removal performance of organic pollutant. The g-C3N4/biochar composites demonstrated higher adsorption and photocatalytic performance compared to pure g-C3N4, with the 50% g-C3N4/biochar composite showing the best removal efficiency for enrofloxacin (EFA) and total organic carbon (TOC). Radical trapping experiments indicated that superoxide radical and hole were the main active species in the photocatalytic process, and the composite maintained catalytic activity for EFA removal after multiple cycles.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Enhanced adsorptive removal of sulfamethoxazole from water using biochar derived from hydrothermal carbonization of sugarcane bagasse

G. Prasannamedha et al.

Summary: The research focused on producing biochar from sugarcane bagasse through HTC followed by NaOH activation to remove SMX from water. The biochar had a sphere-shaped structure with hydrophobic interior and hydrophilic exterior, with a large surface area and mesopores structure. The adsorption process involved chemical interaction following Elovich model and fit well with Freundlich model. Immobilization of SMX on the biochar surface was achieved through charge-assisted hydrogen bonding and pi-pi interaction.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Burgeoning prospects of biochar and its composite in persulfate-advanced oxidation process

Yanlan Zhao et al.

Summary: Biochar and its composites play a crucial role as catalysts in persulfate-advanced oxidation process, effectively removing organic pollutants through adsorption and catalysis. The study focused on the influence of the physicochemical properties of biochar on persulfate activation, and emphasized the key role of biochar in affecting the catalytic properties of BCs, including stabilizing nanoparticles, expanding surface area, increasing active sites, and regulating electron transfer reactions.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

A novel, efficient and sustainable magnetic sludge biochar modified by graphene oxide for environmental concentration imidacloprid removal

Yongfei Ma et al.

Summary: In this study, a novel graphene oxide supported magnetic sludge biochar composite (GO/CoFe2O4-SBC) was synthesized and evaluated for the removal of imidacloprid (IMI) at environmental concentration level. The outstanding adsorption performance of GO/CoFe2O4-SBC was attributed to factors such as pore filling, pi-pi conjugation, and functional groups interaction. The composite showed high sustainable adsorption capacity, easy separability, and environmental security with low leaching concentrations of Fe and Co.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Highly efficient removal of imidacloprid using potassium hydroxide activated magnetic microporous loofah sponge biochar

Yongfei Ma et al.

Summary: A novel adsorbent KOH+Fe/Zn-LBC with superior adsorption capacity and environmental-friendly characteristics was synthesized, showing potential for efficient removal of the pesticide imidacloprid. The magnetic separation contributed to its reuse and ultrasound-ethanol co-processing helped maintain its stable adsorption capacity.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Activation of peroxymonosulfate by sewage sludge biochar-based catalyst for efficient removal of bisphenol A: Performance and mechanism

Xiaohui Fan et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the efficient degradation of bisphenol A (BPA) in water by the combination of sludge-derived biochar (SBC) and peroxymonosulfate (PMS), showing improved removal efficiency and verifying the involvement of active species in a non-radical process.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

World eutrophic pollution of lake and river: Biotreatment potential and future perspectives

Apurva Kakade et al.

Summary: Eutrophication has severely impacted aquatic ecosystems globally, mainly due to nutrients from point and non-point pollution sources. Controlling the use of chemicals at the source can prevent nutrient release and reduce non-point pollution, while point source pollutants can be effectively managed at sewage treatment plants. A comprehensive characterization and effective bio-treatments for lakes and rivers worldwide are still lacking, with further research needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Pyrrolic N-rich biochar without exogenous nitrogen doping as a functional material for bisphenol A removal: Performance and mechanism

Shu Cai et al.

Summary: The study found that nitrogen configurations doped in the carbon matrix play a key role in activating persulfates, and successfully prepared pyrrolic N-rich biochar BDK900 with ultra-high specific surface area by converting waste bean dregs. BDK900 exhibited superior catalytic activity in persulfate activation, efficiently removing BPA. Surface-bound radicals and electron-transfer mechanism were discovered to contribute to BPA oxidation.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Efficient adsorption of ciprofloxacin using Ga2S3/S-modified biochar via the high-temperature sulfurization

Xiaogang Zheng et al.

Summary: Ga2S3 and sulfur co-modified biochar composites (Ga/S-BC) were prepared via high-temperature sulfurization to enhance the adsorption of ciprofloxacin. Among the composites, 3-Ga/S-BC with 7.40% Ga content and a surface area of 681.67 m(2) g(-1) exhibited the highest adsorption capacity of 330.21 mg g(-1. The adsorption process was described by Langmuir isotherm and followed a second-order model, showing physisorption and spontaneous behavior.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Facile preparation of multi-porous biochar from lotus biomass for methyl orange removal: Kinetics, isotherms, and regeneration studies

Yanrui Hou et al.

Summary: Biomass, such as lotus root, was used to produce N-doped biochar with high surface area and partial mesopores for efficient removal of methyl orange. The biochar exhibited high capacity, fast kinetic adsorption, and good fitting to pseudo-second order and Langmuir models, showing promising potential for large-scale production and application in wastewater treatment.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Novel sodium bicarbonate activation of cassava ethanol sludge derived biochar for removing tetracycline from aqueous solution: Performance assessment and mechanism insight

Zhilin Zhang et al.

Summary: The study examined the use of NaHCO3-activated biochar for tetracycline removal from wastewater, identifying optimal preparation conditions and factors influencing the process. The adsorption mechanism involving electrostatic attraction, hydrogen bonding, π-π interactions, and pore-filling was proposed, providing guidance for sludge disposal and tetracycline removal in practical applications.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Metal salt-modified biochars derived from agro-waste for effective congo red dye removal

Dang Le Tri Nguyen et al.

Summary: Novel biochars derived from agro-waste like Acacia auriculiformis, modified with metal salts of FeCl3, AlCl3, and CaCl2 at 500 degrees C pyrolysis, were developed to enhance CR treatment. These modified biochars showed improved performance in CR removal, with FeCl3-biochar identified as the preferred choice for application due to its high adsorption capacity and magnetic properties.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Insight into the KOH/KMnO4 activation mechanism of oxygen-enriched hierarchical porous biochar derived from biomass waste by in-situ pyrolysis for methylene blue enhanced adsorption

Yunwu Zheng et al.

Summary: A high-performance hierarchical porous carbon enriched in oxygen-containing functional groups was prepared using pine as the raw material, KOH and KMnO4 as activators. The two-step process and higher activation to biomass ratio led to excellent adsorption performance. Adsorption mechanisms differ between KOH and KMnO4 activation due to differences in chemical structures and functional groups present on the biochar surface.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Mechanism of sulfamic acid modified biochar for highly efficient removal of tetracycline

Yunan Liu et al.

Summary: The use of sulfamic acid in the pretreatment of Camellia oleifera shell significantly improved the adsorption performance of biochar, increasing both the specific surface area and maximum adsorption capacity. The introduction of more functional groups through sulfamic acid treatment enhanced the adsorption mechanism of biochar, making it a potential green modification reagent for improving adsorption performance.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2021)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Synthesis, characteristics and mechanistic insight into the clays and clay minerals-biochar surface interactions for contaminants removal-A review

Muhammad Arif et al.

Summary: This article reviews the production methods, physicochemical characteristics, and various mechanisms of adsorption of organic and inorganic pollutants in environmental remediation for biochar composites with different clays and clay minerals. The increasing interest in enhancing adsorption efficiency and the challenges of commercialization of BC-clay/mineral composites in environmental remediation are discussed.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Simultaneous adsorption of Cr(VI) and phenol by biochar-based iron oxide composites in water: Performance, kinetics and mechanism

Fu-Xin Dong et al.

Summary: The study shows that FeYBC has higher efficiency in removing Cr(VI) and phenol compared to pristine biochar, with maximum adsorption amounts reaching high levels.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Adsorption performance and mechanism of iron-loaded biochar to methyl orange in the presence of Cr6+ from dye wastewater

Han Cheng et al.

Summary: Biochar prepared from sludge and liriodendron leaves modified by Fe3+ was used to remove methyl orange from aqueous solution. The modified biochar showed higher removal efficiency for MO than unmodified biochar. The adsorption kinetic model of pseudo-second-order and Freundlich isotherm models fitted well with the experimental data of MO in single and binary component systems.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

A novel system coupling an electro-Fenton process and an advanced biological process to remove a pharmaceutical compound, metronidazole

Arwa Aboudalle et al.

Summary: This study aimed to improve the mineralization of the recalcitrant antibiotic metronidazole by developing a new combined process of electro-Fenton and a biological process. By combining autochthonous bioaugmentation and biostimulation, a mineralization rate of 96.1% was achieved after 120 hours, with a global treatment reaching a mineralization yield of 97% and reducing processing time by 16 days compared to conventional biological treatment.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Iron-impregnated spent coffee ground biochar for enhanced degradation of methylene blue during cold plasma application

Jae-Cheol Lee et al.

Summary: The study explores the technical convergence of cold plasma and Fe-impregnated biochar for removing slowly-biodegradable methylene blue contaminants. Enhanced adsorption performance and accelerated degradation kinetics were observed, with impregnated Fe significantly boosting kinetic constants and shortening degradation periods. A synergistic combination of physicochemical processes was found to effectively manage stubborn pollutants.

JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Biochar based nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of emerging organic pollutants from water and wastewater

Md Ahmaruzzaman

Summary: Biochar supported photocatalysts have excellent efficiency in degrading water pollutants, with better surface area, high porosity, and superior catalyzing ability compared to pure nano photocatalysts. By combining biochar with catalytic nanoparticles, effective and cost-efficient degradation of hazardous substances threatening the ecosystem can be achieved.

MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Cobalt-gadolinium modified biochar as an adsorbent for antibiotics in single and binary systems

Bin Hu et al.

Summary: In this study, fresh biochar modified with cobalt and gadolinium showed high efficiency in removing ciprofloxacin and tetracycline. The adsorption capacity and kinetics of the modified biochar followed specific models for the two antibiotics, demonstrating good removal efficacy.

MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL (2021)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Sludge-derived biochars: A review on the influence of synthesis conditions on pollutants removal efficiency from wastewaters

Salah Jellali et al.

Summary: Pyrolysis is a thermochemical process to convert biomasses into energy and biochar. Sludge biomass from wastewater treatment plants shows potential as a pyrolysis feedstock, with the efficiency of biochar in wastewater treatment influenced by various factors. Physico-chemical properties and adsorption efficiency of sludge-derived biochars are influenced by raw sludge nature, pyrolysis conditions, and pre/post-treatments, indicating the potential for improved nutrient recovery and heavy metal adsorption.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Enhanced adsorption of polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs) onto oxidized corncob biochar with high pyrolysis temperature

Abdoul Salam Issiaka Abdoul Magid et al.

Summary: The study found that the adsorption capacity of biochar for polystyrene nanoplastics increased with higher pyrolysis temperature and aging. The increase in pyrolysis temperature and changes in surface properties after oxidation were identified as the main factors affecting the adsorption efficiency.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Adsorptive removal of crude petroleum oil from water using floating pinewood biochar decorated with coconut oil-derived fatty acids

Ranjit Gurav et al.

Summary: The study focused on the adsorptive removal of crude petroleum oil from water surface using coconut oil-modified pinewood biochar, which showed excellent adsorption efficiency and hydrophobicity. Experimental data simulation indicated that the modified biochar generated at 700 degrees C exhibited the best fit with pseudo-first-order kinetics and Langmuir isotherm model, suggesting that the adsorption process was mainly driven by surface hydrophobic interactions.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Removal of tetracycline hydrochloride in aqueous by coupling dielectric barrier discharge plasma with biochar

Jing Lou et al.

Summary: The study found that dielectric barrier discharge combined with biochars can effectively remove tetracycline hydrochloride in water, with BC600 showing the best removal performance. Increasing peak voltage and pH can enhance the removal efficiency of TCH, while ?OH and ?O2 ? are important pathways for removal. During the discharge plasma process, the specific surface areas and oxygen functional groups of BC600 increased, contributing to the higher removal efficiency.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Biology

Designing chitosan based magnetic beads with conocarpus waste-derived biochar for efficient sulfathiazole removal from contaminated water

Mohammad Al-Wabel et al.

Summary: A simple and efficient method was developed to synthesize magnetic microsphere beads for the removal of sulfathiazole (STZ) from contaminated aqueous media. The magnetic CBC-Fe microsphere beads showed the highest STZ adsorption capacity and efficiency at pH 5.0, outperforming CBC and BC beads.

SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Dyes adsorption from aqueous media through the nanotechnology: A review

Christian Osagie et al.

Summary: Based on the review, activated carbon and polymer-based nanomaterial are the best adsorbents for removing dyes from aqueous media. Additionally, nano composite alpha-Fe2O3/graphene oxide and PAN-polyamidoamine nanoparticles show high adsorption capacities for dyes. Thermodynamic parameters varied widely across different studies, with adsorbent nature being a key factor. The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, as well as pseudo-second order kinetic model, were found to be suitable for dye uptake.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Investigation into adsorption characteristics and mechanism of atrazine on nano-MgO modified fallen leaf biochar

Yu Cao et al.

Summary: In this study, MgO modified fallen leaf biochar (MgO-LBC) was prepared to enhance the removal of atrazine (AT) in water. The characterization analysis confirmed the successful loading of nano-MgO on the surface of MgO-LBC. The experimental results showed that MgO-LBC had significantly improved adsorption capacity for AT compared to fallen leaf biochar (LBC), and could stably remove AT under different conditions while maintaining good reusability.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Removal of tetracycline via the synergistic effect of biochar adsorption and enhanced activation of persulfate

Junhao Chen et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Mechanism of Cr(VI) removal by magnetic greigite/biochar composites

Xuedong Wang et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Iron-montmorillonite treated corn straw biochar: Interfacial chemical behavior and stability

Jing Lu et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

Preparation and application of magnetic biochar in water treatment: A critical review

Xiangping Li et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Biochar Adsorbents with Enhanced Hydrophobicity for Oil Spill Removal

Chanaka M. Navarathna et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Adsorptive removal of tetracycline from aqueous solution by maple leaf-derived biochar

Ji Eun Kim et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

Occurrence, formation, environmental fate and risks of environmentally persistent free radicals in biochars

Emmanuel Stephen Odinga et al.

ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Application of biochar in advanced oxidation processes: supportive, adsorptive, and catalytic role

Faheem et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

A green biochar/iron oxide composite for methylene blue removal

Ping Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Synergistic removal of copper and tetracycline from aqueous solution by steam-activated bamboo-derived biochar

Rong-Zhong Wang 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

Efficient Removal of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solution by Fe-Mn Oxide-Modified Biochar

Yiyang Zhu et al.

WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Slow sand filtration of raw wastewater using biochar as an alternative filtration media

Korbinian Kaetzl et al.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Phosphate Adsorption by Silver Nanoparticles-Loaded Activated Carbon derived from Tea Residue

Van Tuyen Trinh et al.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Facile magnetic biochar production route with new goethite nanoparticle precursor

Divine Damertey Sewu et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

Treatment of aqueous arsenic - A review of biochar modification methods

Khaled Zoroufchi Benis et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Iron/zinc and phosphoric acid modified sludge biochar as an efficient adsorbent for fluoroquinolones antibiotics removal

Yongfei Ma et al.

ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Production of biochar from oil palm frond by steam pyrolysis for removal of residual contaminants in palm oil mill effluent final discharge

Abubakar Abdullahi Lawal et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Factors study for the removal of epoxiconazole in water by common biochars

Sheng Xiong et al.

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Biochars for the removal of naphthenic acids from water: A prospective approach towards remediation of petroleum refinery wastewater

Raghuvir Singh et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

High-efficiency degradation of organic pollutants with Fe, N co-doped biochar catalysts via persulfate activation

Xiang Li et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Filtration of microplastic spheres by biochar: removal efficiency and immobilisation mechanisms

Ziheng Wang et al.

WATER RESEARCH (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

Biochar-Facilitated Soil Remediation: Mechanisms and Efficacy Variations

Mingxin Guo et al.

FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Facile synthesis of novel ternary g-C3N4/ferrite/biochar hybrid photocatalyst for efficient degradation of methylene blue under visible-light irradiation

Jing Sun et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Removal of sulfadiazine from aqueous solution by in-situ activated biochar derived from cotton shell

Qingmei Meng et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2020)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Review on discharge Plasma for water treatment: mechanism, reactor geometries, active species and combined processes

Hichem Zeghioud et al.

JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING (2020)

Article Engineering, Chemical

A novel porous biochar-supported Fe-Mn composite as a persulfate activator for the removal of acid red 88

Lin Chen et al.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Optimizing the modification of wood waste biochar via metal oxides to remove and recover phosphate from human urine

Kangning Xu et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis of CaWO4-biochar nanocomposites for organic dye removal

Ying Zhang et al.

MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN (2019)

Review Environmental Sciences

Recent advances for dyes removal using novel adsorbents: A review

Yanbo Zhou et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2019)

Review Environmental Sciences

Environmentally persistent free radicals: Occurrence, formation mechanisms and implications

Bo Pan et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2019)

Article Environmental Sciences

Clay-biochar composites for sorptive removal of tetracycline antibiotic in aqueous media

K. S. D. Premarathna et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2019)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Removal of 17β-estradiol from aqueous solution by graphene oxide supported activated magnetic biochar: Adsorption behavior and mechanism

Shaobo Liu et al.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2019)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Waste printed circuit boards as novel potential engineered catalyst for catalytic degradation of orange II

Chongqing Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

The magnetic biochar derived from banana peels as a persulfate activator for organic contaminants degradation

Xing Rong et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Leaching of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from sewage sludge-derived biochar

Xiaoyang Chen et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2019)

Article Environmental Sciences

Rapid removal of triazine pesticides by P doped biochar and the adsorption mechanism

Fengyue Suo et al.

CHEMOSPHERE (2019)

Article Environmental Sciences

Sorption and removal of crude oil spills from seawater using peat-derived biochar: An optimization study

Khawla AlAmeri et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2019)

Article Environmental Sciences

Coating magnetic biochar with humic acid for high efficient removal of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in water

Jing Zhao et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2019)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Advances in thermochemical conversion of woody biomass to energy, fuels and chemicals

Shusheng Pang

BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES (2019)

Article Environmental Sciences

Ball-milled biochar for galaxolide removal: Sorption performance and governing mechanisms

Qianru Zhang et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2019)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Sorption of tetracycline on H3PO4 modified biochar derived from rice straw and swine manure

Tingwei Chen et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2018)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Activation of persulfate (PS) and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and application for the degradation of emerging contaminants

Jianlong Wang et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2018)

Article Environmental Sciences

Agronomic benefits of biochar as a soil amendment after its use as waste water filtration medium

Steffen Werner et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2018)

Article Environmental Sciences

Study of ciprofloxacin removal by biochar obtained from used tea leaves

Jie Li et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (2018)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Removal of Pb(II) ions from aqueous solution by manganese oxide coated rice straw biochar - A low-cost and highly effective sorbent

Guangqun Tan et al.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2018)

Review Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

A critical review of mechanisms involved in the adsorption of organic and inorganic contaminants through biochar

Zohaib Abbas et al.

ARABIAN JOURNAL OF GEOSCIENCES (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Removal of acenaphthene by biochar and raw biomass with coexisting heavy metal and phenanthrene

Li Lu et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2018)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Slow Pyrolysis Magnetization of Hydrochar for Effective and Highly Stable Removal of Tetracycline from Aqueous Solution

Si-Qin Chen et al.

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH (2017)

Article Environmental Sciences

BIOCHAR STANDARDIZATION AND LEGISLATION HARMONIZATION

Sebastian Meyer et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Microwave induced synthesis of magnetic biochar from agricultural biomass for removal of lead and cadmium from wastewater

M. W. Yap et al.

JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (2017)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Synthesis of magnetic biochar from agricultural waste biomass to enhancing route for waste water and polymer application: A review

K. R. Thines et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2017)

Review Environmental Sciences

Recent advances in engineered biochar productions and applications

Bing Wang et al.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2017)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Sorption performance and mechanisms of arsenic(V) removal by magnetic gelatin-modified biochar

Zan Zhou et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2017)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Single and competitive sorption properties and mechanism of functionalized biochar for removing sulfonamide antibiotics from water

Mohammad Boshir Ahmed et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2017)

Review Agricultural Engineering

Biochar-based nano-composites for the decontamination of wastewater: A review

Xiao-fei Tan et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2016)

Article Environmental Sciences

Equilibrium and kinetic mechanisms of woody biochar on aqueous glyphosate removal

S. S. Mayakaduwa et al.

CHEMOSPHERE (2016)

Article Environmental Sciences

Competitive adsorption of heavy metals onto sesame straw biochar in aqueous solutions

Jong-Hwan Park et al.

CHEMOSPHERE (2016)

Article Agronomy

Study of Biochar Properties by Scanning Electron Microscope - Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDX)

Xingzhu Ma et al.

COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS (2016)

Review Environmental Sciences

Designing advanced biochar products for maximizing greenhouse gas mitigation potential

Sanchita Mandal et al.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2016)

Article Environmental Sciences

Assessing biochar ecotoxicology for soil amendment by root phytotoxicity bioassays

Giovanna Visioli et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT (2016)

Article Environmental Sciences

Effect of pyrolysis temperature on potential toxicity of biochar if applied to the environment

Honghong Lyu et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2016)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Mercury Removal by Magnetic Biochar Derived from Simultaneous Activation and Magnetization of Sawdust

Jianping Yang et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2016)

Review Environmental Sciences

Offshore oil spill response practices and emerging challenges

Pu Li et al.

MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN (2016)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Removal of arsenic by magnetic biochar prepared from pinewood and natural hematite

Shengsen Wang et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2015)

Article Environmental Sciences

Phosphorus recovery from biogas fermentation liquid by Ca-Mg loaded biochar

Ci Fang et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Comparative kinetic study of functionalized carbon nanotubes and magnetic biochar for removal of Cd2+ ions from wastewater

Manimaran Ruthiraan et al.

KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Sorption of arsenate onto magnetic iron-manganese (Fe-Mn) biochar composites

Shengsen Wang et al.

RSC ADVANCES (2015)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Magnetic biochar composite: Facile synthesis, characterization, and application for heavy metal removal

D. Harikishore Kumar Reddy et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2014)

Article Environmental Sciences

Iron improving bio-char derived from microalgae on removal of tetracycline from aqueous system

Liang Peng et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2014)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Evaluation of Biochar as a Potential Filter Media for the Removal of Mixed Contaminants from Urban Storm Water Runoff

Krishna R. Reddy et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (2014)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Kinetic Study of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) Biosorption Using Rosa damascena Phytomass: A Rose Waste Biomass

M. Jamshaid Iqbal et al.

ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2013)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Preparation and characterization of a novel magnetic biochar for arsenic removal

Ming Zhang et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2013)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Biochar properties regarding to contaminants content and ecotoxicological assessment

Patryk Oleszczuk et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2013)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Quantifying the Total and Bioavailable Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Dioxins in Biochars

Sarah E. Hale et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2012)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Adsorption of methylene blue onto biomass-based activated carbon by FeCl3 activation: Equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies

Samar K. Theydan 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 Engineering, Chemical

Increasing biochar surface area: Optimization of ball milling parameters

Steven C. Peterson et al.

POWDER TECHNOLOGY (2012)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Imaging of mineral-enriched biochar by FTIR, Raman and SEM-EDX

Chee H. Chia et al.

VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY (2012)

Review Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

A quantitative review of the effects of biochar application to soils on crop productivity using meta-analysis

S. Jeffery et al.

AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT (2011)

Article Agricultural Engineering

A novel magnetic biochar efficiently sorbs organic pollutants and phosphate

Baoliang Chen et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2011)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Characterization of Biochars Produced from Cornstovers for Soil Amendment

James W. Lee et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2010)

Review Environmental Sciences

Review of the stability of biochar in soils: predictability of O:C molar ratios

Kurt A. Spokas

CARBON MANAGEMENT (2010)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Magnetic removal of dyes from aqueous solution using multi-walled carbon nanotubes filled with Fe2O3 particles

Song Qu et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2008)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Mutagenic and carcinogenic potential of a textile azo dye processing plant effluent that impacts a drinking water source

Rodrigo Otavio Alves de Lima et al.

MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS (2007)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Preparation of carbon-based adsorbents from pyrolysis and air activation of sewage sludges

A Méndez et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2005)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Compositions and sorptive properties of crop residue-derived chars

Y Chun et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2004)

Article Thermodynamics

The role of combustion-generated radicals in the toxicity of PM2.5

B Dellinger et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE (2000)