Revolutions in algal biochar for different applications: State-of-the-art techniques and future scenarios

YD Chen, F Liu, NQ Ren, SH Ho - Chinese Chemical Letters, 2020 - Elsevier
Algae are potential feedstock for the production of bioenergy and valuable chemicals. After
the extraction of specific value-added products, algal residues can be further converted into …

Advancement pathway of biochar resources from macroalgae biomass: A review

B Chen, Z Gu, M Wu, Z Ma, HR Lim, KS Khoo… - Biomass and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Macroalgae, with short growth cycles, and high CO 2 fixation capacity, are third-generation
biomass mainstays that play an essential role as a global carbon sink. Macroalgal biochar …

Concise review of Cladophora spp.: macroalgae of commercial interest

I Michalak, B Messyasz - Journal of Applied phycology, 2021 - Springer
This study includes information about the most common freshwater and marine species from
the genus Cladophora such as classification, taxonomy and morphology, ecology …

The magic of algae-based biochar: advantages, preparation, and applications

X Tan, F Zhang, H Wang, SH Ho - Bioengineered, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Compared with other biomass sources, the use of algae as a raw material to prepare
biochar (BC) has important advantages including safety, high yield and economy. The …

Synchronous removal of emulsions and soluble organic contaminants via a microalgae-based membrane system: performance and mechanisms

G Cao, R Wang, Y Ju, B Jing, X Duan, Z Ao, J Jiang… - Water Research, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, we applied a flexible strategy to manufacture a microalgal biochar-based
membrane (MBCM). Due to the hierarchical surface topography on a micro-nano scale, the …

Reaction engineering and kinetics of algae conversion to biofuels and chemicals via pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction

R Gautam, R Vinu - Reaction Chemistry & Engineering, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
Algae are becoming increasingly popular as feedstocks for various fine chemicals and fuel
intermediates. Cultivation of algae can be environment-friendly as they can fix high amounts …

Hydrogen-rich syngas and biochar production by non-catalytic valorization of date palm seeds

HH Sait, A Hussain, M Bassyouni, I Ali, R Kanthasamy… - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Pyrolysis has been demonstrated to be a highly effective thermochemical process for
converting complex biomaterials into biochar and syngas rich in hydrogen. The pyrolysis of …

Overview on biofuels production in a seaweed biorefinery

APS Dias, B Rijo, F Santos, RG Dos Santos… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The policy makers gathered at COP27 set a goal of limiting global warming to 1.5° C above
the pre-industrial level which requires a reduction of CO 2 emissions of 43% by 2030 …

Co-pyrolysis of lentil husk wastes and Chlorella vulgaris: Bio-oil and biochar yields optimization

NK Targhi, O Tavakoli, AH Nazemi - Journal of Analytical and Applied …, 2022 - Elsevier
The ever-increasing demand for fossil fuels has led to environmental issues and depletion of
energy resources, as a consequence, a growing interest in biomass as a promising …

Comprehensive study on the thermal decomposition process of waste tobacco leaves and stems to investigate their bioenergy potential: Kinetic, thermodynamic, and …

WW Tian, F Xu, SJ Xing, R Wu, ZY Yuan - Thermochimica Acta, 2023 - Elsevier
This work focuses on understanding the thermal decomposition process of tobacco wastes
collected from cigarette factories, further evaluating the potential as bioenergy feedstocks …