Removal of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from water through the use of various sorbents
is often considered an economically viable way for supplementing conventional methods …

Biochar is the solid product of biomass pyrolysis that can be used for carbon sequestration,
soil amendment, and pollution remediation. The use of biochar as an adsorbent for the …

Biochars with different Al contents (ie, 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%) were prepared to evaluate their
adsorption capacities for nitrate (NO 3−) and phosphate (PO 4 3−) from eutrophic water …

Abstract Ammonium (NH 4+) is a common form of reactive nitrogen in wastewater, and its
discharge to water bodies can lead to eutrophication. This study was conducted to …

In recent years, many studies have been devoted to investigate the application of biochar for
pollutants removal from aqueous solutions. Biochar exhibits a great potential to efficiently …

During the past decade, biochar has attracted immense scientific interest for agricultural and
environmental applications. A broad range of biochars with advantageous properties (eg …

Wastewater treatment may help to reduce water shortages, whilst concurrently recover
energy and nutrients, leading to some of the exploitation of important sources being offset …

Mitigation of toxic contaminants from wastewater is crucial to the safety and sustainability of
the aquatic ecosystem and human health. There is a pressing need to find economical and …

Biochar has gained great scientific attention as a promising agent for agricultural and
environmental applications. A variety of biochars with excellent properties such as high …

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 …