Modified and pristine biochars for remediation of chromium contamination in soil and aquatic systems
Chromium (Cr) contamination in soil and water poses high toxicity risks to organisms and
threatens food and water security worldwide. Biochar has emerged as a promising material …
threatens food and water security worldwide. Biochar has emerged as a promising material …
Application of biochars in the remediation of chromium contamination: Fabrication, mechanisms, and interfering species
Chromium (Cr) is one of the most toxic pollutants that has accumulated in terrestrial and
aqueous systems, posing serious risks towards living beings on a worldwide scale. The …
aqueous systems, posing serious risks towards living beings on a worldwide scale. The …
Characteristics and applications of biochar for remediating Cr (VI)-contaminated soils and wastewater
Chromium (Cr) is a common environmental contaminant due to industrial processes and
anthropogenic activities such as mining of chrome ore, electroplating, timber treatment …
anthropogenic activities such as mining of chrome ore, electroplating, timber treatment …
Distinct chromium removal mechanisms by iron-modified biochar under varying pH: Role of iron and chromium speciation
L Liu, P Sun, Y Chen, X Li, X Zheng - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Iron-modified biochar (Fe-biochar) has been widely developed to attenuate Cr (VI) pollution
in both acid and alkaline environments. However, there are few comprehensive studies on …
in both acid and alkaline environments. However, there are few comprehensive studies on …
Biochar as a multifunctional agent for aqueous chromium removal: A critical review of governing mechanisms, targeted syntheses, influencing factors, and practical …
Biochar has caught much attention owing to its excellent characteristics and prominent
performance in the treatment of various contaminants. Many studies have demonstrated that …
performance in the treatment of various contaminants. Many studies have demonstrated that …
Enhanced removal of Cr (VI) by biochar with Fe as electron shuttles
J Xu, Y Yin, Z Tan, B Wang, X Guo, X Li, J Liu - Journal of Environmental …, 2019 - Elsevier
Biochar is extensively used as an effective soil amendment for environmental remediation.
In addition to its strong contaminant sorption capability, biochar also plays an important role …
In addition to its strong contaminant sorption capability, biochar also plays an important role …
Engineered/designer biochar for contaminant removal/immobilization from soil and water: potential and implication of biochar modification
The use of biochar has been suggested as a means of remediating contaminated soil and
water. The practical applications of conventional biochar for contaminant immobilization and …
water. The practical applications of conventional biochar for contaminant immobilization and …
Enhancement of chromate reduction in soils by surface modified biochar
Chromium (Cr) is one of the common metals present in the soils and may have an extremely
deleterious environmental impact depending on its redox state. Among two common forms …
deleterious environmental impact depending on its redox state. Among two common forms …
Removal of hexavalent chromium via biochar-based adsorbents: State-of-the-art, challenges, and future perspectives
Chromium originates from geogenic and extensive anthropogenic activities and significantly
impacts natural ecosystems and human health. Various methods have been applied to …
impacts natural ecosystems and human health. Various methods have been applied to …
Functionalized biochars: Synthesis, characterization, and applications for removing trace elements from water
Biochar (BC) has been recognized as an effective adsorbent to remove trace elements (TEs)
from water. However, low surface functionality and small pore size can limit the adsorption …
from water. However, low surface functionality and small pore size can limit the adsorption …