A critical review of sustainable application of biochar for green remediation: Research uncertainty and future directions

MA Al Masud, WS Shin, A Sarker, A Septian… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from the pyrolysis of organic biomass, has gained
significant attention as a potential solution for sustainable green remediation practices …

[HTML][HTML] Integrating Biochar in Anaerobic Digestion: Insights into Diverse Feedstocks and Algal Biochar

R Sirohi, M Kumar, V Vivekanand, A Shakya… - … Technology & Innovation, 2024 - Elsevier
This review article intends to report the advances in the production and application of
biochar from macroalgae and microalgae and its utilization in anaerobic digestion (AD) …

Coupled sorptive and oxidative antimony (III) removal by iron-modified biochar: Mechanisms of electron-donating capacity and reactive Fe species

Y Gao, H Chen, Z Fang, NK Niazi, K Adusei-Fosu… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sorption and oxidation are two potential pathways for the decontamination of trivalent
antimony (Sb (III))-bearing water, using iron (Fe)-modified biochar (FeBC). Here we …

Mechanism for the synergistic removal of Sb (Ⅲ) and Sb (V) from printing and dyeing wastewater by polyferric sulfate

Z Xiang, C Huang, J Huang, Y Yan, G Liu, X Yu… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Herein, the synergistic removal of Sb (Ⅲ) and Sb (Ⅴ) from wastewater by polymeric ferric
sulfate (PFS) and the oxidation process were investigated. The results showed that PFS …

Fast and efficient remediation of antimony-contaminated surface water and field soil using alumina supported Fe–Mn binary oxide

Y Gong, Y Bai, P Ye, H Li - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Antimony (Sb) pollution in surface water and soil has earned extensive attention. Our
previous study synthesized a new class of alumina supported Fe–Mn binary oxide (Fe–Mn …

Optimizing soil properties, water use efficiency, and crop yield through biochar and organic manure integration in organic soil

P Sharma, V Abrol, J Nazir, RK Samnotra… - Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Speedy decomposition of organic manure and efficient utilization of rice husk waste are two
critical challenges for sustainable environment and soil health management. However …

[HTML][HTML] Toxicity of antimony in housefly after whole-life-cycle exposure: Changes in growth, development, redox homeostasis, mitochondrial function, and fecundity

Y Zhang, J Lv, X Sun, Y Zhang, M Shao, B Shi… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The increasing utilization of antimony (Sb) in manufacturing industries has led to the
emergence of Sb contamination in the environment as a significant public health concern …

[HTML][HTML] Research hotspot and trend analysis of heavy metals decontamination of wastewater in past two decades: A bibliometric analysis

S Kumari, M Kumar, S Agrawal, A Kaushik… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2025 - Elsevier
Heavy metals (HMs) pose a significant risk to human health. In the past century, due to the
rise in industrial activities, numerous water resources have become polluted by HMs …

Highly efficient remediation of Sb-contaminated mine drainage using nano-calcium peroxide induced co-precipitation treatment

X Ma, H Xia, Y Yang, YH Xia, W Zhang… - Journal of Water Process …, 2024 - Elsevier
Antimony (Sb) mines provide an important metalloid to support the electronic industry but
also leave extensive leakage into the aqueous environment. The toxic and carcinogenic …

Mechanism of removal of Sb from printing and dyeing wastewater by a novel titanium-manganese binary oxide

Z Xiang, Y Zhang, Z Shen, D Wang, Z Shen… - Environmental …, 2025 - Elsevier
Antimony (Sb) is a toxic heavy metal that endangers both the environment and human
health. In response to the growing need for efficient Sb removal from printing and dyeing …