Biochar-supported nZVI (nZVI/BC) for contaminant removal from soil and water: a critical review

S Wang, M Zhao, M Zhou, YC Li, J Wang, B Gao… - Journal of hazardous …, 2019 - Elsevier
The promising characteristics of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) have not been fully
exploited owing to intrinsic limitations. Carbon-enriched biochar (BC) has been widely used …

Pyrometallurgical processing of ferrous slag “co-product” zero waste full utilization: A critical review

J Yang, F Firsbach, I Sohn - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2022 - Elsevier
The inherent occurrence of slag" co-products" and its utilization during ferrous production
are crucial for the industry to ensure greater sustainability. In this work, various research and …

Enhanced adsorption and reduction of Pb (II) and Zn (II) from mining wastewater by carbon@ nano-zero-valent iron (C@ nZVI) derived from biosynthesis

L Yang, X Jin, Q Lin, G Owens, Z Chen - Separation and Purification …, 2023 - Elsevier
Heavy metal ions containing Pb (II) and Zn (II) in mining wastewater are dangerous
contaminants because of their genotoxicity and carcinogenicity. Here, a green sustainable …

Preparation and application of a novel biochar-supported red mud catalyst: Active sites and catalytic mechanism

Z Guo, G Bai, B Huang, N Cai, P Guo, L Chen - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract A novel catalyst RM-BC (HP) was synthesized by hydrothermal treatment and
pyrolysis (800℃) using red mud and coconut shells. Influence of different preparation …

A comprehensive study on the pyrolysis behavior of pine sawdust catalyzed by different metal ions under conventional and microwave heating conditions

F Guo, Q Qiao, S Mao, J Bai, K Dong, R Shu, L Xu… - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Russia-Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic have made fossil energy
more urgent, and the catalytic pyrolysis of biomass is conducive to energy transformation to …

Magnetic biochar based on platanus leaves and iron sludge for persulfate activation and catalytic degradation of tetracycline

H Zeng, J Li, J Xu, W Qi, R Hao, D Lin, D Li… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, a novel magnetic biochar (BC-Fe n), synthesized by one-step pyrolysis at 800°
C using platanus leaves and iron-containing sludge in different mass ratios, was used to …

Efficient activation of peroxydisulfate by modified red mud biochar derived from waste corn straw for levofloxacin degradation: Efficiencies and mechanisms

Z Yang, Q An, S Deng, B Xu, Z Li, S Deng… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
As using iron-based materials and biomass to prepare effective catalyst has emerged as a
hit trend in persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes (PS-AOPs), the problems …

Biomass metallurgy: A sustainable and green path to a carbon-neutral metallurgical industry

R Wei, K Meng, H Long, CC Xu - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Low-carbon and environmentally friendly development are becoming increasingly important
in the metallurgical industry. In this study, the use of biomass as a source of both material …

Enhanced activation of persulfate by modified red mud biochar for degradation of dye pollutant: Resource utilization and non-radical activation

Z Li, S Deng, Q An, B Zhao, Z Yang, B Xu… - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
The substantial development of the dyeing and printing industry has resulted in an
increased discharge of dye wastewater containing a large amount of recalcitrant organic …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review of different types of biochar-based catalysts and mechanisms in advanced oxidation processes for organic contaminants removal

Z Zeng, A Umeh, GA Iyengar, F Qi, R Naidu - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biochar (BC)-assisted advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) offer an unprecedented
opportunity for organic contaminant remediation because of their high efficiency and …