A sustainable approach on utilization of waste-derived biochar in microbial fuel cell toward net-zero coalition

VC Deivayanai, P Thamarai, R Kamalesh… - Nano-Structures & Nano …, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing need for sustainable energy solutions has led to the convergence of waste
management and renewable energy technologies. This study delves into the application of …

Changes in pore-size distribution and hydraulic conductivity of compacted soils by grass-derived hydrochar

H Dong, AK Leung, R Chen, S Lourenco… - … of Geotechnical and …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
Hydrochar is a biomass-derived carbon-rich material produced by the hydrothermal
carbonization process which requires less energy than the pyrolysis production of biochar …

Soil-powered computing: the engineer's guide to practical soil microbial fuel cell design

B Yen, L Jaliff, L Gutierrez, P Sahinidis… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Human-caused climate degradation and the explosion of electronic waste have pushed the
computing community to explore fundamental alternatives to the current battery-powered …

Influence of plasticity and porewater salinity on shrinkage and water retention characteristics of biochar‐engineered clays

W Cai, S Bordoloi, C Zhu… - Soil Science Society of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Clay‐engineered barriers might be subjected to soil salinization issues under climate
change. A recently emerged desalinization method is achieved by modifying clays using …

Microstructural investigation of the unsaturated hydraulic properties of hydrochar-amended soils

H Dong, AK Leung, J Liu, R Chen, W Lui - Acta Geotechnica, 2024 - Springer
Hydrochar is an urban soil amender that supports plant growth on slopes. It is a biomass-
derived carbon-rich material produced by the hydrothermal carbonation process; thus, it has …

Review and Measurement of Thermal Properties of Soil Amended with Different Biochar Types Considering Unsaturated Soil Perspective

X Liu, B Chen, A Garg, X Song, N Satyam - Indian Geotechnical Journal, 2024 - Springer
The role of biochar (a carbon negative material) in modifying soil thermal properties, a
critical aspect in advancing soil management and geotechnical engineering practices have …

Influence of biochar on the water permeability of compacted clay subjected to freezing–thawing cycles

Z Chen, V Kamchoom, AK Leung, J Xue, R Chen - Acta Geophysica, 2024 - Springer
Seasonal variation of soil surface temperature, such as freezing and thawing, can induce
increases in the water permeability in clay by mobilizing clay pore structure. This kind of …

[HTML][HTML] Plant microbial fuel cells for recovering contaminated environments

V Ancona, C Cavone, P Grenni, G Gagliardi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Plant Microbial Fuel Cells (PMFCs) are bioelectrochemical systems able to convert
solar energy into bioelectricity with the support of rhizosphere microbial populations. The …

Bioelectricity generation in plant microbial fuel cells: Influence of vegetation density and unsaturated soil properties

B Chen, L Li, W Cai, A Garg - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2024 - Elsevier
Plant microbial fuel cells (PMFCs) have promising potential in various geoenvironmental
engineering applications such as green roofs, biosensors, water purification and soil …

Effect of Three Different Types of Biochar on Bioelectricity Generated from Plant Microbial Fuel Cells under Unsaturated Soil Condition

S Gan, B Chen, L Li, S Sushkova… - ACS Applied Bio …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Plant microbial fuel cell (PMFC) is an emerging technology, showing promise for
environmental biosensors and sustainable energy production. Despite its potential, PMFCs …