This review analyzes the preparation and characterization of biomass-derived carbons and
their application as adsorbents of emerging contaminants from water. The study begins by …

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 …

Emerging contaminants (ECs), a group of relatively low-concentration but high-toxicity
pollutants in the environment, have attracted widespread attention in recent years. These …

Adsorption is acknowledged as effective for the removal of pollutants from drinking water
and wastewater. Biochar, as a widely available material, holds promises for pollutant …

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 …

Emerging contaminants have recently been recognized as new and significant water
pollutants and gained great of concerns because of their considerable effects on …

Biochar is used for soil conditioning, remediation, carbon sequestration and water
remediation. Biochar application to water and wastewater has never been reviewed …

Biochar (BC) exhibits a great potential as an adsorbent in decontamination of water. To
improve the adsorption capabilities and impart the particular functionalities of BC, various …

In this work, the potential benefits, economics, and challenges of applying biochar in water
treatment operations to remove organic and microbial contaminants was reviewed …

In the past decade, researchers have carried out a massive amount of research on the
application of biochar for contaminants removal from aqueous solutions. As an emerging …