Low-temperature biochar production from torrefaction for wastewater treatment: a review

SL Lin, H Zhang, WH Chen, M Song, EE Kwon - Bioresource technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar, a carbon-rich and por ous material derived from waste biomass resources, has
demonstrated tremendous potential in wastewater treatment. Torrefaction technology offers …

Molecular dynamics simulation of adhesion at the asphalt-aggregate interface: A review

Y Tang, Z Fu, G Raos, F Ma, P Zhao, Y Hou - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024 - Elsevier
Interfacial adhesion at the molecular level is a complex process, where the key players
(asphalt, aggregates, water, and air) are in a dynamic state of structural equilibrium, varying …

Amidoxime-functionalized cellulose nanofibers/MXene aerogel for electric field enhanced uranium extraction from seawater

N Shi, J Wu, X Zhi, N Li, Z Wang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
As a green and economical energy, nuclear power plays a significant role in the global
energy supply. Uranium extraction from seawater is a highly promising strategy to utilize …

Construction of carboxylated-GO and MOFs composites for efficient removal of heavy metal ions

Z Xie, S Diao, R Xu, G Wei, J Wen, G Hu, T Tang… - Applied Surface …, 2023 - Elsevier
Two-dimensional graphene oxide (GO) and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have great
potential applications as high-performance adsorption materials. In this work, carboxylated …

Navigating the molecular landscape of environmental science and heavy metal removal: A simulation-based approach

I Salahshoori, MAL Nobre, A Yazdanbakhsh… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Heavy metals pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human health because of their
toxic properties and their ability to bioaccumulate in living organisms. Traditional removal …

Damage on asphalt surfaces caused by ionic solution erosion and salt crystallization at molecular scale

Y Tang, Z Fu, P Zhao, F Ma, Y Hou - Applied Surface Science, 2024 - Elsevier
The damage mechanism of severe salt corrosion on asphalt surfaces should be revealed at
molecular scale. This study utilized molecular dynamics (MD) and density functional theory …

Mechanism exploration of the modified asphalt binders with sustainable rapeseed-based derivatives using multi-scale evaluation method

X Quan, C Chen, X Wang, T Ma, C Ge… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the concerns of sustainability, environment, and economy that are associated with
non-renewable petroleum-based additives, there has been a growing interest in bio …

Effect of inherent alkali and alkaline earth metals in biochar on adsorption of Pb2+ in aqueous solution: Different roles of Na/Mg/K/Ca

J Jiang, H Wang, J Ren, L Deng, D Che - Separation and Purification …, 2025 - Elsevier
It is significant to investigate the effect of inherent alkali and alkaline earth metals (AAEMs)
content on the adsorption characteristics for the selection and modification of biochar in the …

The role of phosphorus speciation of biochar in reducing available Cd and phytoavailability in mining area soil: Effect and mechanism

K Huang, X Sun, J Sun, Y Guo, X Hu, C Hu… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The effect of phosphorus (P) speciation in biochar on soil available Cd and its mechanism to
alleviate plant Cd stress remain largely unknown. Here, ammonium polyphosphate (PABC) …

Preparation and properties of self-healing SBS modified bitumen with dynamic acylhydrazone bonds

Y He, S Mao, T Zhang, S Zeng, H Duan… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer (SBS) modified bitumen (SMB) with excellent
self-healing performance not only saves resources, but is also important for the sustainable …