Engineering Carbon Materials from the Hydrothermal Carbonization Process of Biomass

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Removal of I–from Aqueous Solutions Using a Biomass Carbonaceous Aerogel Modified with KH-560

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Annular Mesoporous Carbonaceous Nanospheres from Biomass-Derived Building Units with Enhanced Biological Interactions

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Hydrothermal carbonization of disposable diapers

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Performance and modeling of Ni(II) adsorption from low concentrated wastewater on carbon microspheres prepared from tangerine peels by FeCl3-assisted hydrothermal carbonization

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Fabricating high performance lithium-ion batteries using bionanotechnology

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Biomass derived palygorskite–carbon nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterisation and affinity to dye compounds

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Fabrication of carbon microspheres with controllable porous structure by using waste Camellia oleifera shells

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Templating for hierarchical structure control in carbon materials

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Direct synthesis of ordered mesoporous hydrothermal carbon materials via a modified soft-templating method

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Optimizing the Preparation of Meso- and Microporous Canola Stalk-Derived Hydrothermal Carbon via Response Surface Methodology for Methylene Blue Removal

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Simple fabrication of Fe 3 O 4 /C/g-C 3 N 4 two-dimensional composite by hydrothermal carbonization approach with enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible light

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Cellulose-derived flake graphite as positive electrodes for Al-ion batteries

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A Metal‐Free Electrode: From Biomass‐Derived Carbon to Hydrogen

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Effect of pretreatments on cellulosic composition and morphology of pine needle for possible utilization as substrate for anaerobic digestion

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Insights into mechanisms of hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous solution by using rice husk pretreated using hydrothermal carbonization technology

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In-situ study of the hydrogen peroxide photoproduction in seawater on carbon dot-based metal-free catalyst under operation condition

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Controlled fabrication of nanosized TiO2 hollow sphere particles via acid catalytic hydrolysis/hydrothermal treatment

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Catalytic activation and application of micro-spherical carbon derived from hydrothermal carbonization of lignocellulosic biomass: statistical analysis using Box–Behnken design

Chowdhury, Z. Z., Hamid, S. B. A., Rahman, M. M., & Rafique, R. F. (2016) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c5ra26189a · Cited by 39

Sustainable nitrogen-rich hierarchical porous carbon nest for supercapacitor application

Zhou, J., Wang, H., Yang, W. M., Wu, S., & Han, W. (2018) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.095 · Cited by 39

Solution electrochemical approach to functionalized graphene: History, progress and challenges

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Hydrothermal carbonization of arecanut husk biomass: fuel properties and sorption of metals

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Nitrogen-doped bagasse carbon spheres/graphene composite for high-performance supercapacitors

Ye, W., Cai, J., Yu, F., Li, X., & Wang, X. (2020) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2020.105949 · Cited by 39

Emergent electrochemical functions and future opportunities of hierarchically constructed metal–organic frameworks and covalent organic frameworks

Hara, Y., & Sakaushi, K. (2021) · Nanoscale · doi:10.1039/d0nr09167g · Cited by 38

In situ deposition of Prussian blue on mesoporous carbon nanosphere for sensitive electrochemical immunoassay

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Mesoporous carbon nanoshells for high hydrophobic drug loading, multimodal optical imaging, controlled drug release, and synergistic therapy

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Fabrication of a novel magnetic mesoporous molecularly imprinted polymer based on pericarpium granati-derived carrier for selective absorption of bromelain

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Metal oxide-doped activated carbons from bakery waste and coffee grounds for application in supercapacitors

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Advanced Carbon‐Based Nanocatalysts and their Application in Catalytic Conversion of Renewable Platform Molecules

Chen, Z., Zeng, X., Wang, S., Cheng, A., & Zhang, Y. (2022) · ChemSusChem · doi:10.1002/cssc.202200411 · Cited by 37

Hydrothermal Carbonization: 1. Influence of Lignin in Lignocelluloses

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Organoantimony and organobismuth complexes for CO 2 fixation

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First identification of primary nanoparticles in the aggregation of HMF

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Color construction of multi-colored carbon fibers using glucose

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Potential Development of Porous Carbon Composites Generated from the Biomass for Energy Storage Applications

Saeed, M., Shahzad, U., Rabbee, M. F., Manzar, R., Al‐Humaidi, J. Y., Siddique, A., Sheikh, T. A., Althomali, R. H., Qamar, T., & Rahman, M. M. (2024) · Chemistry - An Asian Journal · doi:10.1002/asia.202400394 · Cited by 37

Hydrothermal Carbonization of Biomass for Hydrochar Production: Mechanisms, Process Parameters, and Sustainable Valorization

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Preparation of corn starch- g -polystyrene copolymer in ionic liquid: 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate

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Preparation and characterization of ordered porous carbons for increasing hydrogen storage behaviors

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Minute-made activated porous carbon from agro-waste for Li-ion battery anode using a low power microwave oven

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Insights on Thermal and Fire Hazards of Humins in Support of Their Sustainable Use in Advanced Biorefineries

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One-step preparation of phosphate-rich carbonaceous spheres via a hydrothermal approach for phosphopeptide analysis

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Production of oxalic acid by electrochemical reduction of CO2 using silver-carbon material from babassu coconut mesocarp

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Preparation and characterization of three-dimensional hierarchical porous carbon from low-rank coal by hydrothermal carbonization for efficient iodine removal

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NMR studies of stock process water and reaction pathways in hydrothermal carbonization of furfural residue

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Effect of N-doping on hard carbon nano-balls as anode for Li-ion battery: improved hydrothermal synthesis and volume expansion study

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Hydrothermal Synthesis of Biomass-Derived Magnetic Carbon Composites for Adsorption and Catalysis

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Electromagnetic interference shielding using biomass-derived carbon materials

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Low-Temperature Preparation of Tailored Carbon Nanostructures in Water

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Synthesis of high carbon content microspheres using 2-step microwave carbonization, and the influence of nitrogen doping on catalytic activity

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Preparation of N-doped activated carbons with high CO 2 capture performance from microalgae (Chlorococcum sp.)

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Enhanced Activity of Immobilized Horseradish Peroxidase by Carbon Nanospheres for Phenols Removal

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Exploitation of Arundo donax L. Hydrolysis Residue for the Green Synthesis of Flexible Polyurethane Foams

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A High‐Throughput Composite Catalyst based on Nickel Carbon Cubes for the Hydrogenation of 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5‐Dimethylfuran

Mani, C. M., Braun, M., Molinari, V., Antonietti, M., & Fechler, N. (2017) · ChemCatChem · doi:10.1002/cctc.201700506 · Cited by 36

Preparation and application performance study of biomass-based carbon materials with various morphologies by a hydrothermal/soft template method

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Carbonaceous microsphere/nanofiber composite superhydrophilic membrane with enhanced anti-adhesion property towards oil and anionic surfactant: Membrane fabrication and applications

Lv, Y., Ding, Y., Wang, J., He, B., Yang, S., Pan, K., & Liu, F. (2019) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116189 · Cited by 36

Hydrothermal carbonization of soybean hulls for the generation of hydrochar: A promising valorization pathway for low value biomass

Faradilla, R. F., Lucia, L. A., & Hakovirta, M. (2021) · Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring & Management · doi:10.1016/j.enmm.2021.100571 · Cited by 36

Synthesis of nitrogen-enriched hydrochar via co-hydrothermal reaction of liquid digestate and corn stalk

Zhang, C., Wang, X., Shao, M., Li, H., Chen, Q., Wang, N., & Xu, Q. (2022) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155572 · Cited by 37

Review on bio-based shape-stable phase change materials for thermal energy storage and utilization

Wang, C., Cheng, C., Jin, T., & Dong, H. (2022) · Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy · doi:10.1063/5.0102005 · Cited by 36

Glucosamine-derived encapsulation of silicon nanoparticles for high-performance lithium ion batteries

Kim, H., Lee, D. J., Lee, H., Song, J., Kim, H., & Park, J.-K. (2014) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/c4ta02199a · Cited by 36

Uncovering engineering and mechanistic insights in green synthesis of carbon dots from rice husks

da Rocha, J. D. G., Santana, M. B., Macuvele, D. L. P., Riella, H. G., Ienczak, J. L., Padoin, N., & Soares, C. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.159364 · Cited by 35

Influence of potassium on the degradative solvent extraction process of biomass components cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin

Duan, C., Sun, Q., Zhu, X., Xu, M. L., Huang, Y. Y., Xia, A., Zhu, X., & Liao, Q. (2025) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140888 · Cited by 36

Multifunctional Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Nanodots for Photoluminescence, Sensor, and Visible‐Light‐Induced H2 Production

Yang, P., Zhao, J., Wang, J., Cui, H., Li, L., & Zhu, Z. (2015) · ChemPhysChem · doi:10.1002/cphc.201500447 · Cited by 35

Hydrothermal Carbonization: 2. Kinetics of Draff Conversion

Kruse, A., Badoux, F., Grandl, R., & Wüst, D. (2012) · Chemie Ingenieur Technik · doi:10.1002/cite.201100168 · Cited by 35

Simultaneously improving the thermal stability, flame retardancy and mechanical properties of polyethylene by the combination of graphene with carbon black

Gong, J., Niu, R., Liu, J., Chen, X., Wen, X., Mijowska, E., Sun, Z., & Tang, T. (2014) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c4ra04623d · Cited by 35

Biochars as Innovative Humidity Sensing Materials

Ziegler, D., Palmero, P., Giorcelli, M., Tagliaferro, A., & Tulliani, J. (2017) · Chemosensors · doi:10.3390/chemosensors5040035 · Cited by 37

Facile synthesis of ultra stable Fe 3 O 4 @Carbon core-shell nanoparticles entrapped satellite au catalysts with enhanced 4-nitrophenol reduction property

Gong, C., Zhou, Z., Li, J., Zhou, H., & Liu, R. (2018) · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2018.01.026 · Cited by 35

Packed anode derived from cocklebur fruit for improving long-term performance of microbial fuel cells

Yang, C., Chen, M., Qian, Y., Zhang, L., Lü, M., Xie, X., Huang, L., & Huang, W. (2018) · Science China Materials · doi:10.1007/s40843-018-9368-y · Cited by 35

Biochar-supported magnetic noble metallic nanoparticles for the fast recovery of excessive reductant during pollutant reduction

Jiang, S., Xi, K.-F., Yang, J., & Jiang, H. T. (2019) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.044 · Cited by 35

Advances in layered double hydroxide-based ternary nanocomposites for photocatalysis of contaminants in water

Sun, H., Heo, Y., Park, J.-H., Rhee, K. Y., & Park, S. (2020) · Nanotechnology Reviews · doi:10.1515/ntrev-2020-0102 · Cited by 34

Naturally nitrogen-doped porous carbon derived from waste crab shell as anode material for high performance sodium-ion battery

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Recent advances on hydrothermal carbonization of biomass for carbon-negative materials: From mechanistic insights to functional applications

Wu, S., Wang, Q., Luk, H. M., Wu, D., Lu, Q., Pan, S., Bai, J., Cui, D., & Zhang, X. (2025) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122142 · Cited by 37

Generalized synthesis of a family of multishelled metal oxide hollow microspheres

Tian, Z., Zhou, Y. L., Li, Z., Liu, Q., & Zou, Z. (2013) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/c3ta00427a · Cited by 34

Near‐Ultraviolet Fluorescent “ON‐OFF‐ON” Switching Sensors Based on Nitrogen‐Enriched Dual‐Color Single‐Functional Polymer Carbon Nanosheets

Wang, Z., Kong, F., & Wang, W. (2016) · Chemistry - A European Journal · doi:10.1002/chem.201604213 · Cited by 33

A Hollow Spherical Carbon Derived from the Spray Drying of Corncob Lignin for High‐Rate‐Performance Supercapacitors

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Nitrogen-doped porous carbons derived from isomeric metal azolate frameworks

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Non-covalent pre-organization of molecular precursors: A facile approach for engineering structures and activities of pyrolyzed Co-N-C electrocatalysts

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Sustainable Water Purification Using an Engineered Solvothermal Carbon Based Membrane Derived from a Eutectic System

Mruthunjayappa, M. H., Aruchamy, K., Chakraborty, S., Nagaraj, R., Nidhi Maalige, R., Ghosh, D., Nataraj, S. K., & Mondal, D. (2019) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b01983 · Cited by 34

Carboxyl-rich carbon nanocomposite based on natural diatomite as adsorbent for efficient removal of Cr (VI)

Sun, Z., Liu, B., Li, M., Li, C., & Zheng, S. (2019) · Journal of Materials Research and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2019.11.034 · Cited by 34

Strategies for Extending Zeolite Stability in Supercritical Water Using Thermally Stable Coatings

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Microalgae biomass-derived nitrogen-enriching carbon materials as an efficient pH-universal oxygen reduction electrocatalyst for Zn-air battery

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