Biochar-based adsorption for heavy metal removal in water: A sustainable and cost-effective approach

J Bayar, N Ali, Y Dong, U Ahmad, MM Anjum… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
The increasing contamination of aquatic bodies by heavy metals poses a significant threat to
environment and human health, necessitates innovative, sustainable and cost-effective …

[HTML][HTML] Removal of toxic heavy metals from aquatic systems using low-cost and sustainable biochar: A review

KHH Aziz - Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024 - Elsevier
Heavy metal pollution, mainly from industrial activity, has become a major environmental
problem, raising awareness about environmental protection and human health. These …

Eco-friendly plant extract-assisted fabrication of CeO2@ CH@ Ag nanocomposite: A heterogeneous catalyst for organic pollutant remediation

SK Ali, O Hakami, H Parveen, OY Bakather… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores the synthesis and application of a novel cerium oxide-chitosan-silver
(CeO 2@ CH@ Ag) nanocomposite as an efficient catalyst for the reduction of organic …

Analyzing the trends and hotspots of biochar's applications in agriculture, environment, and energy: a bibliometrics study for 2022 and 2023

P Wu, Y Fu, T Vancov, H Wang, Y Wang, W Chen - Biochar, 2024 - Springer
Biochar, produced from the thermochemical conversion of biomass waste, has various
applications owing to its broad utility and advantageous properties. This study employs a …

Valorization of bamboo and cedar bark residues for the production of biochars as adsorbents of CO2 and radionuclides

KT Trinh, DA Khuong, DD Viet, T Tsubota… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating issues of rising CO 2 emissions and radioactive pollution, specifically from
isotopes like 232 U and 241 Am, present critical global environmental challenges. This study …

Exploring acid mine drainage treatment through adsorption: a bibliometric analysis

V Dube, Z Phiri, AT Kuvarega, BB Mamba… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Discharge of acidic wastewater from mining activities (acid mine drainage (AMD)) is a major
global environmental and public health issue. Although several approaches, including …

[HTML][HTML] Engineered Biochar for Metal Recycling and Repurposed Applications

M Hasan, S Chakma, X Liang, S Sutradhar, J Kozinski… - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Heavy metal pollution is posing significant threats to the environment and human health.
Engineered biochar, derived from various biomass sources through thermochemical …

Adsorption of Toxic Metals Using Hydrous Ferric Oxide Nanoparticles Embedded in Hybrid Ion-Exchange Resins

Z Sodzidzi, Z Phiri, JF Nure, TAM Msagati, LA de Kock - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major environmental problem caused by the release of
acidic, toxic, and sulfate-rich water from mining sites. This study aimed to develop novel …

Leveraging plant-based remediation technologies against chromite mining toxicity

C Mohanty, CI Selvaraj - International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The release of hazardous hexavalent chromium from chromite mining seriously threatens
habitats and human health by contaminating water, air, and soil. Vulnerability to hexavalent …