Biochar-based materials in environmental pollutant elimination, H2 production and CO2 capture applications

L Fang, T Huang, H Lu, XL Wu, Z Chen, H Yang… - Biochar, 2023 - Springer
Biochar and biochar-based materials have been studied extensively in multidisciplinary
areas because of their outstanding physicochemical properties. In this review article, biochar …

A review on biomass-derived activated carbon as electrode materials for energy storage supercapacitors

L Luo, Y Lan, Q Zhang, J Deng, L Luo, Q Zeng… - Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to its low cost, diverse sources, and sustainable benefits, biomass-derived activated
carbon has gotten much attention recently. An overview of the activation methods and …

A critical review on production, modification and utilization of biochar

Y Xie, L Wang, H Li, LJ Westholm, L Carvalho… - Journal of Analytical and …, 2022 - Elsevier
There has been an increased interest in the production of sustainable biochar in the past
years, as biochar shows versatile physicochemical properties and, can have a wide …

Biochar: From by-products of agro-industrial lignocellulosic waste to tailored carbon-based catalysts for biomass thermochemical conversions

R Zou, M Qian, C Wang, W Mateo, Y Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Producing chemicals and energy from renewable biomass is critical in tackling the energy
crisis. As a by-product of biomass conversion, biochar with its low price, extensive sources …

Production, characterization, activation and environmental applications of engineered biochar: a review

D Akhil, D Lakshmi, A Kartik, DVN Vo, J Arun… - Environmental …, 2021 - Springer
Increased industrial and domestic activities have induced pollution, global warming and
resources depletion, calling for advanced remediation techniques. For instance, biochar …

The rational design of biomass-derived carbon materials towards next-generation energy storage: A review

Z Zhu, Z Xu - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2020 - Elsevier
The efficient storage of electricity generated from clean energy can help liberate human
beings from the shackles of fossil fuel shortage. As the existing energy storage systems are …

Biomass-derived activated carbons for the removal of pharmaceutical mircopollutants from wastewater: A review

J Ouyang, L Zhou, Z Liu, JYY Heng, W Chen - Separation and Purification …, 2020 - Elsevier
Biomass-derived activated carbons (biochars) have attracted great attention due to their
excellent physicochemical properties such as high specific area, large pore volume, well …

Recent advances in developing engineered biochar for CO2 capture: An insight into the biochar modification approaches

AN Shafawi, AR Mohamed, P Lahijani… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is the primary anthropogenic greenhouse gas with a significant
contribution to global warming; this excessive emission needs to be controlled through an …

New trends in biochar pyrolysis and modification strategies: feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, sustainability concerns and implications for soil amendment

L Wang, YS Ok, DCW Tsang, DS Alessi… - Soil Use and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
As a waste‐derived soil amendment with a long history, biochar has received extensive
attention for its capability to improve soil fertility/health; remove or immobilize contaminants …

Biochar as sustainable alternative and green adsorbent for the remediation of noxious pollutants: a comprehensive review

S Jha, R Gaur, S Shahabuddin, I Tyagi - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The current water crisis necessitates the development of new materials for wastewater
treatment. A variety of nanomaterials are continuously being investigated for their potential …