[HTML][HTML] Recent advancements and challenges in emerging applications of biochar-based catalysts

X Yuan, Y Cao, J Li, AK Patel, CD Dong, X Jin… - Biotechnology …, 2023 - Elsevier
The sustainable utilization of biochar produced from biomass waste could substantially
promote the development of carbon neutrality and a circular economy. Due to their cost …

Biorefinery roadmap based on catalytic production and upgrading 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

Q Hou, X Qi, M Zhen, H Qian, Y Nie, C Bai, S Zhang… - Green …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Biorefineries, which utilize lignocellulosic biomass as renewable energy source and
sustainable carbon feedstock, are a promising solution to alleviate the excessive …

Ball milling as a mechanochemical technology for fabrication of novel biochar nanomaterials

M Kumar, X Xiong, Z Wan, Y Sun, DCW Tsang… - Bioresource …, 2020 - Elsevier
Mechanochemical synthesis of nano-biochar by ball-milling technology is gaining attention
for the sake of its low-cost and eco-friendly nature. Ball milling as a non-/less-solvent …

[HTML][HTML] Soil amendments for immobilization of potentially toxic elements in contaminated soils: A critical review

KN Palansooriya, SM Shaheen, SS Chen… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
Soil contamination by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) has led to adverse environmental
impacts. In this review, we discussed remediation of PTEs contaminated soils through …

Biochar-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron as an efficient catalyst for organic degradation in groundwater

Z Li, Y Sun, Y Yang, Y Han, T Wang, J Chen… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2020 - Elsevier
High-efficiency and cost-effective catalysts are critical to completely mineralization of organic
contaminants for in-situ groundwater remediation via advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) …

Formation, characteristics, and applications of environmentally persistent free radicals in biochars: a review

X Ruan, Y Sun, W Du, Y Tang, Q Liu, Z Zhang… - Bioresource …, 2019 - Elsevier
Due to abundant biomass and eco-friendliness, biochar is exemplified as one of the most
promising candidates to mediate the degradation of environmental contaminants. Recently …

Advances in lignin valorization towards bio-based chemicals and fuels: Lignin biorefinery

Y Cao, SS Chen, S Zhang, YS Ok, BM Matsagar… - Bioresource …, 2019 - Elsevier
Lignin is one of the most promising renewable sources for aromatic hydrocarbons, while
effective depolymerization towards its constituent monomers is a particular challenge …

A review of recent developments in catalytic applications of biochar-based materials

R Shan, J Han, J Gu, H Yuan, B Luo, Y Chen - … , conservation and recycling, 2020 - Elsevier
Biochar, produced by the thermal decomposition of various biomass sources, is applied in
different fields of research due to its distinctive properties. With the recent explosion of …

Biochar-based adsorbents for carbon dioxide capture: A critical review

PD Dissanayake, S You, AD Igalavithana, Y Xia… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is the main anthropogenic greenhouse gas contributing to global
warming, causing tremendous impacts on the global ecosystem. Fossil fuel combustion is …

Recent advances in mechanochemical production of chemicals and carbon materials from sustainable biomass resources

F Shen, X Xiong, J Fu, J Yang, M Qiu, X Qi… - … and sustainable energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
Biomass resources have been considered as one of the most promising renewable
feedstocks to replace fossil resources. However, valorization of biomass is still challenging …