Production, activation, and applications of biochar in recent times

Toward Safe Lithium Metal Anode in Rechargeable Batteries: A Review

Cheng, X., Zhang, R., Zhao, C., & Zhang, Q. (2017) · Chemical Reviews · doi:10.1021/acs.chemrev.7b00115 · Cited by 6,207 · see citing works

Review of fast pyrolysis of biomass and product upgrading

Bridgwater, A. V. (2012) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2011.01.048 · Cited by 4,856 · see citing works

Biochar as a sorbent for contaminant management in soil and water: A review

Ahmad, M., Rajapaksha, A. U., Lim, J. E., Zhang, M., Bolan, N., Mohan, D., Vithanage, M., Lee, S. S., & Ok, Y. S. (2014) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.10.071 · Cited by 4,662 · see citing works

Carbon materials for the electrochemical storage of energy in capacitors

Frąckowiak, E., & Béguin, F. (2001) · Carbon · doi:10.1016/s0008-6223(00)00183-4 · Cited by 4,529 · see citing works

Biochar for environmental management: science and technology

(2009) · Choice Reviews Online · doi:10.5860/choice.47-0296 · Cited by 2,947 · see citing works

Inorganic Solid-State Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries: Mechanisms and Properties Governing Ion Conduction

Bachman, J. C., Muy, S., Grimaud, A., Chang, H.-H., Pour, N., Lux, S. F., Paschos, O., Maglia, F., Lupart, S., Lamp, P., et al. (2015) · Chemical Reviews · doi:10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00563 · Cited by 2,557 · see citing works

Biochar for Environmental Management: Science and Technology

Lehmann, J., & Joseph, S. (2009) · Routledge eBooks · doi:10.4324/9781849770552 · Cited by 2,324 · see citing works

Renewable Fuels and Chemicals by Thermal Processing of Biomass

Bridgwater, A. V. (2003) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/s1385-8947(02)00142-0 · Cited by 1,920 · see citing works

Development of biochar-based functional materials: toward a sustainable platform carbon material

Liu, W.-J., Jiang, H., & Yu, H.-Q. (2015) · Chemical Reviews · doi:10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00195 · Cited by 1,754 · see citing works

Look Back at the U.S. Department of Energy's Aquatic Species Program: Biodiesel from Algae; Close-Out Report

Sheehan, J., Dunahay, T., Benemann, J., & Roessler, P. (1998) · doi:10.2172/15003040 · Cited by 1,753 · see citing works

An overview of fast pyrolysis of biomass

Bridgwater, A. V., Meier, D., & Radlein, D. S. A. G. (1999) · Organic Geochemistry · doi:10.1016/s0146-6380(99)00120-5 · Cited by 1,753 · see citing works

Modeling chemical and physical processes of wood and biomass pyrolysis

DIBLASI, C. (2008) · Progress in Energy and Combustion Science · doi:10.1016/j.pecs.2006.12.001 · Cited by 1,752 · see citing works

A comparative review of biochar and hydrochar in terms of production, physico-chemical properties and applications

Kambo, H. S., & Dutta, A. (2015) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.01.050 · Cited by 1,746 · see citing works

Bio-energy in the black

Lehmann, J. (2007) · Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment · doi:10.1890/1540-9295(2007)5[381:bitb]2.0.co;2 · Cited by 1,714 · see citing works

Global strategies and potentials to curb CO2 emissions in cement industry

Benhelal, E., Zahedi, G., Shamsaei, E., & Bahadori, A. (2012) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.10.049 · Cited by 1,587 · see citing works

Biofuels Production through Biomass Pyrolysis—A Technological Review

Jahirul, M., Rasul, M., Chowdhury, A., & Ashwath, N. (2012) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en5124952 · Cited by 1,427 · see citing works

Effects of pyrolysis temperature on soybean stover-and peanut shell-derived biochar properties and TCE adsorption in water

Ahmad, M., Lee, S. S., Dou, X., Mohan, D., Sung, J.-K., Yang, J. E., & Ok, Y. S. (2012) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2012.05.042 · Cited by 1,357 · see citing works

Hydrogen storage: Materials, methods and perspectives

Niaz, S., Manzoor, T., & Pandith, A. H. (2015) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.05.011 · Cited by 1,334 · see citing works

Mycorrhizal responses to biochar in soil–concepts and mechanisms

Warnock, D. D., Lehmann, J., Kuyper, T. W., & Rillig, M. C. (2007) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-007-9391-5 · Cited by 1,269 · see citing works

Dairy-Manure Derived Biochar Effectively Sorbs Lead and Atrazine

Cao, X., Ma, L., Gao, B., & Harris, W. (2009) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es803092k · Cited by 1,251 · see citing works

Graphite Fiber Brush Anodes for Increased Power Production in Air-Cathode Microbial Fuel Cells

Logan, B. E., Cheng, S., Watson, V. J., & Estadt, G. (2007) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es062644y · Cited by 1,242 · see citing works

Using poultry litter biochars as soil amendments

Chan, K. Y., Van Zwieten, L., Meszaros, I., Downie, A., & Joseph, S. (2008) · Soil Research · doi:10.1071/sr08036 · Cited by 1,103 · see citing works

Relative distribution of Pb2+ sorption mechanisms by sludge-derived biochar

Lu, H., Zhang, W., Yang, Y., Huang, X., Wang, S., & Qiu, R. (2012) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2011.11.058 · Cited by 1,102 · see citing works

Effect of Low-Temperature Pyrolysis Conditions on Biochar for Agricultural Use

Gaskin, J., Steiner, C., Harris, K., Das, K., & Bibens, B. (2008) · Transactions of the ASABE · doi:10.13031/2013.25409 · Cited by 1,050 · see citing works

A novel magnetic biochar efficiently sorbs organic pollutants and phosphate

Chen, B., Chen, Z., & Lv, S. (2011) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2010.08.067 · Cited by 1,026 · see citing works

Characterization of Slow Pyrolysis Biochars: Effects of Feedstocks and Pyrolysis Temperature on Biochar Properties

Kloss, S., Zehetner, F., Dellantonio, A., Hamid, R., Ottner, F., Liedtke, V., Schwanninger, M., Gerzabek, M. H., & Soja, G. (2012) · Journal of Environmental Quality · doi:10.2134/jeq2011.0070 · Cited by 1,014 · see citing works

Nanostructured metal sulfides for energy storage

Rui, X., Tan, H., & Yan, Q. (2014) · Nanoscale · doi:10.1039/c4nr03057e · Cited by 1,006 · see citing works

Microwave heating applications in environmental engineering—a review

Jones, D. A., Lelyveld, T. P., Mavrofidis, S. D., Kingman, S., & Miles, N. J. (2002) · Resources Conservation and Recycling · doi:10.1016/s0921-3449(01)00088-x · Cited by 966 · see citing works

A review on emission analysis in cement industries

Ali, M. B., Saidur, R., & Hossain, M. S. (2011) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2011.02.014 · Cited by 956 · see citing works

Biochar-based nano-composites for the decontamination of wastewater: A review

Tan, X., Liu, Y., Gu, Y., Xu, Y., Zeng, G., Hu, X., Liu, S., Wang, X., Liu, S.-M., & Li, J. (2016) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.04.093 · Cited by 910 · see citing works

Interplay between NS3 protease and human La protein regulates translation-replication switch of Hepatitis C virus

Ray, U., & Das, S. (2011) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/srep00001 · Cited by 892 · see citing works

Correction: Corrigendum: The Core Pattern Analysis on Chinese Herbal Medicine for Sjögren’s syndrome: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Chang, C., Chu, H., Wei, Y., Chen, F.-P., Wang, S., Wu, P.-C., Yen, H., Chen, T., & Chang, H. (2015) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/srep14887 · Cited by 845 · see citing works

Environmental application of biochar: Current status and perspectives

Oliveira, F. R., Patel, A. K., Jaisi, D. P., Adhikari, S., Lü, H., & Khanal, S. K. (2017) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.08.122 · Cited by 811 · see citing works

Review of the pyrolysis platform for coproducing bio‐oil and biochar

Laird, D., Brown, R., Amonette, J., & Lehmann, J. (2009) · Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining · doi:10.1002/bbb.169 · Cited by 781 · see citing works

Hydrogen storage by carbon materials

Ströbel, R., Garche, J., Moseley, P. T., Jörissen, L., & Wolf, G. W. (2006) · Journal of Power Sources · doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2006.03.047 · Cited by 765 · see citing works

Emerging applications of biochar-based materials for energy storage and conversion

Liu, W., Jiang, H. T., & Yu, H. (2019) · Energy & Environmental Science · doi:10.1039/c9ee00206e · Cited by 750 · see citing works

Effect of pyrolysis temperature and heating rate on biochar obtained from pyrolysis of safflower seed press cake

Angın, D. (2013) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2012.10.150 · Cited by 733 · see citing works

Bio-oil and bio-char production from corn cobs and stover by fast pyrolysis

Mullen, C. A., Boateng, A. A., Goldberg, N. M., Lima, I. M., Laird, D. A., & Hicks, K. B. (2009) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2009.09.012 · Cited by 720 · see citing works

Trace compounds of biogas from different biogas production plants

Rasi, S., Veijanen, A., & Rintala, J. (2007) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2006.10.018 · Cited by 718 · see citing works

Removal of lead from water using biochars prepared from hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass

Liu, Z., & Zhang, F.-S. (2009) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.01.085 · Cited by 710 · see citing works

Synthesis of porous MgO-biochar nanocomposites for removal of phosphate and nitrate from aqueous solutions

Zhang, M., Gao, B., Yao, Y., Xue, Y., & Inyang, M. (2012) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2012.08.052 · Cited by 699 · see citing works

A review on operating parameters for optimum liquid oil yield in biomass pyrolysis

Akhtar, J., & Saidina Amin, N. (2012) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2012.05.033 · Cited by 692 · see citing works

New approaches to measuring biochar density and porosity

Brewer, C. E., Chuang, V. J., Masiello, C. A., Gonnermann, H., Gao, X., Dugan, B., Driver, L. E., Panzacchi, P., Zygourakis, K., & Davies, C. A. (2014) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2014.03.059 · Cited by 667 · see citing works

Effects of biochar amendment on soil quality, crop yield and greenhouse gas emission in a Chinese rice paddy: A field study of 2 consecutive rice growing cycles

Zhang, A., Bian, R., Pan, G., Cui, L.-Q., Hussain, Q., Li, L.-Q., Zheng, J.-W., Zheng, J.-F., Zhang, X.-H., Han, X.-J., et al. (2012) · Field Crops Research · doi:10.1016/j.fcr.2011.11.020 · Cited by 660 · see citing works

Sorption of naphthalene and 1-naphthol by biochars of orange peels with different pyrolytic temperatures

Chen, B., & Chen, Z. (2009) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.02.004 · Cited by 654 · see citing works

Hydrogen storage using carbon adsorbents: past, present and future

Dillon, A. C., & Heben, M. J. (2001) · Applied Physics A · doi:10.1007/s003390100788 · Cited by 647 · see citing works

Modification of bio-char derived from fast pyrolysis of biomass and its application in removal of tetracycline from aqueous solution

Liu, P., Liu, W.-J., Jiang, H., Chen, J.-J., Li, W.-W., & Yu, H.-Q. (2012) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2012.06.085 · Cited by 643 · see citing works

Characteristics and mechanisms of hexavalent chromium removal by biochar from sugar beet tailing

Dong, X., Ma, L. Q., & Li, Y. (2011) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2011.04.008 · Cited by 613 · see citing works

Biomass-derived mesopore-dominant porous carbons with large specific surface area and high defect density as high performance electrode materials for Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors

Niu, J., Shao, R., Liang, J., Dou, M., Li, Z., Huang, Y., & Wang, F. (2017) · Nano Energy · doi:10.1016/j.nanoen.2017.04.042 · Cited by 596 · see citing works

Hydrogen as a Future Energy Carrier

Züttel, A. (2008) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/9783527622894 · Cited by 574 · see citing works

Past, present, and future of biochar

Chen, W., Meng, J., Han, X., Lan, Y., & Zhang, W. (2019) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-019-00008-3 · Cited by 552 · see citing works

Standardized Product Definition and Product Testing Guidelines for Biochar That Is Used in Soil

Ibi, U. (2015) · Cited by 545 · see citing works

The effect of lignin and inorganic species in biomass on pyrolysis oil yields, quality and stability

Fahmi, R., Bridgwater, A. V., Donnison, I., Yates, N., & Jones, J. M. (2008) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2007.07.026 · Cited by 541 · see citing works

Fast pyrolysis of rice husk: Product yields and compositions

TSAI, W., LEE, M., & CHANG, Y. (2006) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2005.12.005 · Cited by 530 · see citing works

Comparison of rice husk- and dairy manure-derived biochars for simultaneously removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions: Role of mineral components in biochars

Xu, X., Cao, X., & Zhao, L. (2013) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.03.009 · Cited by 529 · see citing works

Bio-char soil management on highly weathered soils in the humid tropics

Lehmann, J., & Rondón, M. (2006) · Books in soils, plants, and the environment · doi:10.1201/9781420017113.ch36 · Cited by 528 · see citing works

One Step Forward toward Characterization: Some Important Material Properties to Distinguish Biochars

Schimmelpfennig, S., & Glaser, B. (2012) · Journal of Environmental Quality · doi:10.2134/jeq2011.0146 · Cited by 518 · see citing works

Adsorption of Cu(II) by biochars generated from three crop straws

Tong, X., Li, J.-Y., Yuan, J.-H., & Xu, R. (2011) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2011.06.069 · Cited by 506 · see citing works

The amelioration effects of low temperature biochar generated from nine crop residues on an acidic Ultisol

Yuan, J. ‐., & Xu, R. ‐. (2011) · Soil Use and Management · doi:10.1111/j.1475-2743.2010.00317.x · Cited by 500 · see citing works

Role of biochar as an additive in organic waste composting

Sanchez-Monedero, M. A., Cayuela, M. L., Roig, A., Jindo, K., Mondini, C., & Bolan, N. S. (2017) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.09.193 · Cited by 491 · see citing works

Pyrolysis of Wood and Bark in an Auger Reactor: Physical Properties and Chemical Analysis of the Produced Bio-oils

Ingram, L. L., Mohan, D., Bricka, M., Steele, P. H., Strobel, D., Crocker, D. P., Mitchell, B. K., Mohammad, J., Cantrell, K., & Pittman, C. U. (2007) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/ef700335k · Cited by 479 · see citing works

Removal of lead, copper, cadmium, zinc, and nickel from aqueous solutions by alkali-modified biochar: Batch and column tests

Ding, Z., Hu, X., Wan, Y., Wang, S., & Gao, B. (2015) · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2015.10.007 · Cited by 465 · see citing works

Removal of arsenic, methylene blue, and phosphate by biochar/AlOOH nanocomposite

Zhang, M., & Gao, B. (2013) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2013.04.077 · Cited by 453 · see citing works

Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from waste biomass

Tay, T., Ucar, S., & Karagöz, S. (2009) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2008.10.011 · Cited by 446 · see citing works

Experimental comparison of biomass chars with other catalysts for tar reduction

El-Rub, Z. A., Bramer, E. A., & Brem, G. (2008) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2008.01.004 · Cited by 446 · see citing works

Bioenergy production potential of global biomass plantations under environmental and agricultural constraints

Beringer, T., Lucht, W., & Schaphoff, S. (2011) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/j.1757-1707.2010.01088.x · Cited by 440 · see citing works

Preparation of activated carbon from forest and agricultural residues through CO2 activation

Zhang, T., Walawender, W., Fan, L.-T., Fan, M., Daugaard, D., & Brown, R. (2004) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2004.06.011 · Cited by 436 · see citing works

Carbon dioxide capture using biochar produced from sugarcane bagasse and hickory wood

Creamer, A. E., Gao, B., & Zhang, M. (2014) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2014.03.105 · Cited by 432 · see citing works

Application of biochar from food and wood waste as green admixture for cement mortar

Gupta, S., Kua, H. W., & Koh, H. J. (2017) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.11.044 · Cited by 432 · see citing works

Biochar based solid acid catalyst for biodiesel production

Dehkhoda, A. M., West, A. H., & Ellis, N. (2010) · Applied Catalysis A General · doi:10.1016/j.apcata.2010.04.051 · Cited by 427 · see citing works

Recent developments on algal biochar production and characterization

Yu, K. L., Lau, B. F., Show, P. L., Ong, H. C., Ling, T. C., Chen, W.-H., Ng, E. P., & Chang, J.-S. (2017) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.08.009 · Cited by 425 · see citing works

Biochar, climate change and soil: a review to guide future research

Sohi, S.-C. (2009) · CSIRO · doi:10.4225/08/58597219a199a · Cited by 422 · see citing works

Steam reforming of tar from a biomass gasification process over Ni/olivine catalyst using toluene as a model compound

Świerczyński, D., Libs, S., Courson, C., & KIENNEMANN, A. (2007) · Applied Catalysis B: Environmental · doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2007.01.017 · Cited by 421 · see citing works

Activated carbons for the adsorption of ibuprofen

Mestre, A. S., Pires, J., Nogueira, J. M. F., & Carvalho, A. P. (2007) · Carbon · doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2007.06.005 · Cited by 414 · see citing works

Mercury removal from water using activated carbons derived from organic sewage sludge

Zhang, F., Nriagu, J. O., & Itoh, H. (2004) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2004.09.027 · Cited by 414 · see citing works

Removal of Cu(II), Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions from aqueous solutions by biochars derived from potassium-rich biomass

Ahmad, Z., Gao, B., Mosa, A. A., Yu, H., Yin, X., Bashir, A., Ghoveisi, H., & Wang, S. (2018) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.133 · Cited by 414 · see citing works

Enhanced sulfamethazine removal by steam-activated invasive plant-derived biochar

Rajapaksha, A. U., Vithanage, M., Ahmad, M., Seo, D.-C., Cho, J.-S., Lee, S.-E., Lee, S. S., & Ok, Y. S. (2015) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2015.02.046 · Cited by 398 · see citing works

Comparison of slow and fast pyrolysis for converting biomass into fuel

Arni, S. A. (2017) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2017.04.060 · Cited by 393 · see citing works

Chars as carbonaceous adsorbents/catalysts for tar elimination during biomass pyrolysis or gasification

Shen, Y. (2014) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2014.11.061 · Cited by 389 · see citing works

Characteristics of Biochar: Microchemical Properties

(2012) · OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · doi:10.4324/9781849770552-10 · Cited by 388 · see citing works

Biochars prepared from anaerobic digestion residue, palm bark, and eucalyptus for adsorption of cationic methylene blue dye: Characterization, equilibrium, and kinetic studies

Sun, L., Wan, S., & Luo, W. (2013) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.04.116 · Cited by 376 · see citing works

Novel biochar-concrete composites: Manufacturing, characterization and evaluation of the mechanical properties

Akhtar, A., & Sarmah, A. K. (2017) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.319 · Cited by 371 · see citing works

Characterization of cadmium removal from aqueous solution by biochar produced from a giant Miscanthus at different pyrolytic temperatures

Kim, W.-K., Shim, T., Kim, Y.-S., Hyun, S., Ryu, C., Park, Y.-K., & Jung, J. (2013) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.03.186 · Cited by 366 · see citing works

Biomass pyrolysis: a state‐of‐the‐art review

Babu, B. (2008) · Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining · doi:10.1002/bbb.92 · Cited by 356 · see citing works

Effect of biochar addition on hydrogen and methane production in two-phase anaerobic digestion of aqueous carbohydrates food waste

Sunyoto, N. M. S., Zhu, M., Zhang, Z., & Zhang, D. (2016) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.07.089 · Cited by 355 · see citing works

An Assessment of U(VI) removal from groundwater using biochar produced from hydrothermal carbonization

Kumar, S., Loganathan, V. A., Gupta, R. B., & Barnett, M. O. (2011) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.05.013 · Cited by 354 · see citing works

Biochar production potential in Ghana—A review

Duku, M. H., Gu, S., & Hagan, E. B. (2011) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2011.05.010 · Cited by 349 · see citing works

Catalytic esterification of fatty acids using solid acid catalysts generated from biochar and activated carbon

Kastner, J. R., Miller, J., Geller, D. P., Locklin, J., Keith, L. H., & Johnson, T. (2012) · Catalysis Today · doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2012.02.006 · Cited by 348 · see citing works

Steam and KOH activation of biochar: Experimental and modeling studies

Azargohar, R., & Dalai, A. K. (2008) · Microporous and Mesoporous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2007.06.047 · Cited by 345 · see citing works

Characterization of bio-oil, syn-gas and bio-char from switchgrass pyrolysis at various temperatures

Imam, T., & Capareda, S. (2012) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2011.11.010 · Cited by 345 · see citing works

A comprehensive review of biomass resources and biofuels potential in Ghana

Duku, M. H., Gu, S., & Hagan, E. B. (2010) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2010.09.033 · Cited by 339 · see citing works

Rapid pyrolysis of wood block by microwave heating

Miura, M., Kaga, H., Sakurai, A., Kakuchi, T., & Takahashi, K. (2003) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(03)00087-1 · Cited by 338 · see citing works

Textural and chemical properties of swine-manure-derived biochar pertinent to its potential use as a soil amendment

Tsai, W., Liu, S.-C., Chen, H.-R., Chang, Y.-M., & Tsai, Y.-L. (2012) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.05.085 · Cited by 329 · see citing works

Remediation of As(III) and Cd(II) co-contamination and its mechanism in aqueous systems by a novel calcium-based magnetic biochar

Wu, J., Huang, D., Liu, X., Meng, J., Tang, C., & Xu, J. M. (2018) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.01.011 · Cited by 326 · see citing works

A review on microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass

Huang, Y., Chiueh, P.-T., & Lo, S. (2016) · Sustainable Environment Research · doi:10.1016/j.serj.2016.04.012 · Cited by 325 · see citing works

Influence of process parameters on the surface and chemical properties of activated carbon obtained from biochar by chemical activation

Angın, D., Altıntığ, E., & Köse, T. E. (2013) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.08.164 · Cited by 315 · see citing works

Performance, kinetics, and equilibrium of methylene blue adsorption on biochar derived from eucalyptus saw dust modified with citric, tartaric, and acetic acids

Sun, L., Chen, D., Wan, S., & Yu, Z. (2015) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2015.09.026 · Cited by 311 · see citing works

Interactions of Aluminum with Biochars and Oxidized Biochars: Implications for the Biochar Aging Process

Qian, L., & Chen, B. (2013) · Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry · doi:10.1021/jf404624h · Cited by 302 · see citing works

Effects of CO2 activation on porous structures of coconut shell-based activated carbons

Guo, S., Peng, J., Li, W., Yang, K., Zhang, L., Zhang, S., & Xia, H. (2009) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.05.150 · Cited by 296 · see citing works

Potential of aeration flow rate and bio-char addition to reduce greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions during manure composting

Chowdhury, M. A., de Neergaard, A., & Jensen, L. S. (2013) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.10.030 · Cited by 296 · see citing works

State-of-the-art of fast pyrolysis in IEA bioenergy member countries

Meier, D., van de Beld, B., Bridgwater, A. V., Elliott, D. C., Oasmaa, A., & Preto, F. (2013) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2012.11.061 · Cited by 296 · see citing works

Slow pyrolysis of rice straw: analysis of products properties, carbon and energy yields.

Park, J., Lee, Y., Ryu, C., & Park, Y.-K. (2014) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.12.084 · Cited by 295 · see citing works

Factors Determining the Potential of Biochar As a Carbon Capturing and Sequestering Construction Material: Critical Review

Gupta, S., & Kua, H. W. (2017) · Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering · doi:10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0001924 · Cited by 295 · see citing works

Dual Role of Biochars as Adsorbents for Aluminum: The Effects of Oxygen-Containing Organic Components and the Scattering of Silicate Particles

Qian, L., & Chen, B. (2013) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es401756h · Cited by 291 · see citing works

Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of biomass: Catalysts to improve product selectivity

Wan, Y., Chen, P. L., Zhang, B., Yang, C., Liu, Y., Lin, X., & Ruan, R. R. (2009) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2009.05.006 · Cited by 283 · see citing works

Characterization of biochars derived from agriculture wastes and their adsorptive removal of atrazine from aqueous solution: A comparative study

Na, L., Charrua, A. B., Weng, C., Yuan, X., & Ding, F. (2015) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2015.08.129 · Cited by 281 · see citing works

Microwave pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass: Heating performance and reaction kinetics

Huang, Y., Chiueh, P.-T., Kuan, W., & Lo, S. (2016) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2016.01.088 · Cited by 276 · see citing works

The use of biochar-amended composting to improve the humification and degradation of sewage sludge

Zhang, J., Lü, F., Shao, L., & He, P. (2014) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2014.02.080 · Cited by 273 · see citing works

Importance of pore size in high-pressure hydrogen storage by porous carbons

Gogotsi, Y. G., Portet, C., Osswald, S., Simmons, J. M., Yildirim, T., Laudisio, G., & Fischer, J. E. (2009) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2009.05.073 · Cited by 268 · see citing works

Biomass derived hierarchical porous carbons as high-performance anodes for sodium-ion batteries

Wang, H., Yu, W., Shi, J. Z., Mao, N., Chen, S., & Liu, W. (2015) · Electrochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2015.12.002 · Cited by 265 · see citing works

High capacity hard carbon derived from lotus stem as anode for sodium ion batteries

Zhang, N., Liu, Q., Chen, W., Wan, M., Li, X., Wang, L., Xue, L., & Zhang, W. (2018) · Journal of Power Sources · doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2017.12.054 · Cited by 265 · see citing works

Vacuum pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse

Garcı̀a-Pèrez, M., Chaala, A., & Roy, C. (2002) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(01)00184-x · Cited by 264 · see citing works

Effects of feedstock characteristics on microwave-assisted pyrolysis – A review

Zhang, Y., Chen, P., Liu, S., Peng, P., Min, M., Cheng, Y., Anderson, E., Zhou, N., Fan, L., Liu, C., et al. (2017) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.01.046 · Cited by 260 · see citing works

Co-composting of poultry manure mixtures amended with biochar – The effect of biochar on temperature and C-CO2 emission

Czekała, W., Malinska, K. A., Cáceres, R., Janczak, D., Dach, J., & Lewicki, A. (2015) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2015.11.019 · Cited by 258 · see citing works

Role and multi-scale characterization of bamboo biochar during poultry manure aerobic composting

Liu, N., Zhou, J., Han, L., Ma, S., Sun, X., & Huang, G. (2017) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.03.144 · Cited by 258 · see citing works

Microwave and slow pyrolysis biochar—Comparison of physical and functional properties

Mašek, O., Budarin, V. L., Gronnow, M. J., Crombie, K., Brownsort, P. A., Fitzpatrick, E. M., & Hurst, P. R. (2012) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2012.11.015 · Cited by 256 · see citing works

Bio-Char Soil Management on Highly Weathered Soils in the Humid Tropics

Uphoff, N., Ball, A. S., Fernandes, E., Herren, H., Husson, O., Laing, M., Palm, C. A., Pretty, J., Sánchez, P., Sanginga, N., et al. (2006) · CRC Press eBooks · doi:10.1201/9781420017113-38 · Cited by 256 · see citing works

Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using a heterogeneous catalyst from pyrolyzed rice husk

Li, M., Zheng, Y., Chen, Y., & Zhu, X. (2013) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.12.070 · Cited by 250 · see citing works

A method for screening the relative long‐term stability of biochar

Cross, A., & Sohi, S. P. (2013) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/gcbb.12035 · Cited by 247 · see citing works

Catalytic pyrolysis of wood biomass in an auger reactor using calcium-based catalysts

Veses, A., Aznar, M., Martínez, I. C., Martínez, J. D., López, J. M., Navarro, M. V., Callén, M. S., Murillo, R., & García, T. (2014) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2014.03.146 · Cited by 244 · see citing works

Effects of binders on the properties of bio-char pellets

Hu, Q., Shao, J., Yang, H., Yao, D., Wang, X., & Chen, H. (2015) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.05.019 · Cited by 243 · see citing works

Biomass Gasification to Hydrogen and Syngas at Low Temperature: Novel Catalytic System Using Fluidized-Bed Reactor

Asadullah, M., Ito, S., Kunimori, K., Yamada, M., & Tomishige, K. (2002) · Journal of Catalysis · doi:10.1006/jcat.2002.3575 · Cited by 241 · see citing works

Effects of temperature and processing conditions on biochar chemical properties and their influence on soil C and N transformations

Zhang, H., Voroney, R. P., & Price, G. W. (2015) · Soil Biology and Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2015.01.006 · Cited by 238 · see citing works

Developing waste biorefinery in Makkah: A way forward to convert urban waste into renewable energy

Nizami, A., Shahzad, K., Rehan, M., Ouda, O. K. M., Khan, M. Z., Ismail, I. M. I., Almeelbi, T. B., Basahi, J. M., & Demirbaş, A. (2016) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.04.116 · Cited by 237 · see citing works

A porous biomass-derived anode for high-performance sodium-ion batteries

Zhu, Y., Chen, M., Li, Q., Yuan, C., & Wang, C. (2017) · Carbon · doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2017.12.103 · Cited by 235 · see citing works

Biochar influences the microbial community structure during manure composting with agricultural wastes

Jindo, K., Sanchez-Monedero, M. A., Hernández, T., García, C. P., Furukawa, T., Matsumoto, K., Sonoki, T., & Bastida, F. (2012) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.12.009 · Cited by 231 · see citing works

Cu(II) removal from aqueous solution by Spartina alterniflora derived biochar

Li, M., Liu, Q., Guo, L., Zhang, Y., Lou, Z., Wang, Y., & Qian, G. (2012) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2012.12.096 · Cited by 231 · see citing works

A comparative study of straw, perennial grasses and hardwoods in terms of fast pyrolysis products

Greenhalf, C., Nowakowski, D. J., Harms, A. B., Titiloye, J. O., & Bridgwater, A. V. (2013) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2013.01.075 · Cited by 227 · see citing works

Biochar lowers ammonia emission and improves nitrogen retention in poultry litter composting

Agyarko-Mintah, E., Cowie, A., ZWIETEN, L. V., Singh, B. P., Smillie, R., Harden, S., & Fornasier, F. (2016) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2016.12.009 · Cited by 227 · see citing works

Chemical versus physical activation of coconut shell: A comparative study

Prauchner, M. J., & Rodríguez-Reinoso, F. (2011) · Microporous and Mesoporous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2011.11.040 · Cited by 225 · see citing works

Interconnected highly graphitic carbon nanosheets derived from wheat stalk as high performance anode materials for lithium ion batteries

Zhou, X., Chen, F., Bai, T., Long, B., Liao, Q., Ren, Y., & Yang, J. (2015) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/c5gc02122g · Cited by 222 · see citing works

Liquid-phase adsorption of phenols using activated carbons derived from agricultural waste material

Singh, K. P., Malik, A., Sinha, S., & Ojha, P. (2007) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.05.017 · Cited by 220 · see citing works

Pyrolysis of hazelnut shells in a fixed-bed tubular reactor: yields and structural analysis of bio-oil

Pütün, A. E., Özcan, A., & Pütün, E. (1999) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(99)00044-3 · Cited by 219 · see citing works

Microwave-heated pyrolysis of waste automotive engine oil: Influence of operation parameters on the yield, composition, and fuel properties of pyrolysis oil

Lam, S. S., Russell, A. D., Lee, C. L., & Chase, H. A. (2011) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2011.07.027 · Cited by 219 · see citing works

Biochar improves N cycling during composting of olive mill wastes and sheep manure

López-Cano, I., Roig, A., Cayuela, M. L., Alburquerque, J. A., & Sanchez-Monedero, M. A. (2016) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2015.12.031 · Cited by 219 · see citing works

Optimization of food waste compost with the use of biochar.

Waqas, M., Nizami, A., Aburiazaiza, A. S., Barakat, M., Ismail, I., & Rashid, M. (2017) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.06.015 · Cited by 218 · see citing works

A second look at fast pyrolysis of biomass—the RTI process

Scott, D. S., Majerski, P., Piskorz, J., & Radlein, D. S. A. G. (1999) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/s0165-2370(99)00006-6 · Cited by 214 · see citing works

A novel method to tailor the porous structure of KOH-activated biochar and its application in capacitive deionization and energy storage

Dehkhoda, A. M., Gyenge, E. L., & Ellis, N. (2016) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2016.02.023 · Cited by 214 · see citing works

Evidence of self-gasification during the microwave-induced pyrolysis of coffee hulls

Menéndez, J. A., Domínguez, A., Fernández, Y., & Pis, J. J. (2007) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/ef060331i · Cited by 210 · see citing works

Microwave pyrolysis of rice straw to produce biochar as an adsorbent for CO2 capture

Huang, Y., Chiueh, P.-T., Shih, C.-H., Lo, S., Sun, L., Zhong, Y., & Qiu, C. (2015) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2015.02.026 · Cited by 210 · see citing works

Bio-char derived from sewage sludge by liquefaction: Characterization and application for dye adsorption

Leng, L., Yuan, X., Huang, H., Shao, J., Wang, H., Chen, X., & Zeng, G. (2015) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.04.014 · Cited by 205 · see citing works

Pinecone biomass-derived hard carbon anodes for high-performance sodium-ion batteries

Zhang, T., Mao, J., Liu, X., Xuan, M., Bi, K., Zhang, X., Hu, J., Fan, J., Chen, S., & Shao, G. (2017) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c7ra07231g · Cited by 205 · see citing works

Active carbon: Manufacture, properties and applications

Smíšek, M., & Černý, S. (1970) · Medical Entomology and Zoology · Cited by 201 · see citing works

Iron nanoparticles in situ encapsulated in biochar-based carbon as an effective catalyst for the conversion of biomass-derived syngas to liquid hydrocarbons

Yan, Q., Wan, C., Liu, J., Gao, J., Yu, F., Zhang, J., & Cai, Z. (2013) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/c3gc37107g · Cited by 201 · see citing works

Preparation and characteristics of agricultural waste activated carbon by physical activation having micro- and mesopores

Aworn, A., Thiravetyan, P., & Nakbanpote, W. (2008) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2008.04.007 · Cited by 201 · see citing works

Biochar activated by oxygen plasma for supercapacitors

Gupta, R. K., Dubey, M. K., Kharel, P. R., Gu, Z., & Fan, Q. H. (2014) · Journal of Power Sources · doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2014.10.169 · Cited by 200 · see citing works

Energy-Technology Innovation

Gallagher, K. S., Holdren, J. P., & Sagar, A. D. (2006) · Annual Review of Environment and Resources · doi:10.1146/annurev.energy.30.050504.144321 · Cited by 197 · see citing works

A reassessment of global bioenergy potential in 2050

Searle, S., & Malins, C. (2015) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/gcbb.12141 · Cited by 196 · see citing works

Acid-activated carbons from almond shells: physical, chemical and adsorptive properties and estimated cost of production

Toles, C. A., Marshall, W. E., Johns, M. M., Wartelle, L. H., & McAloon, A. J. (2000) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/s0960-8524(99)00029-2 · Cited by 195 · see citing works

Production of activated carbons from coffee endocarp by CO2 and steam activation

Nabais, J. M. V., Nunes, P., Carrott, P. J. M., Carrott, M. M. L. R., Macı́as-Garcı́a, A., & Dı́az-Dı́ez, M. A. (2008) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2007.11.030 · Cited by 193 · see citing works

Carbon materials from high ash biochar for supercapacitor and improvement of capacitance with HNO3 surface oxidation

Jin, H. M., Wang, X., Gu, Z., & Polin, J. P. (2013) · Journal of Power Sources · doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.02.088 · Cited by 191 · see citing works

Development of Biochar-based Catalyst for Transesterification of Canola Oil

Yu, J. T., Dehkhoda, A. M., & Ellis, N. (2010) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/ef100977d · Cited by 190 · see citing works

Effect of compression ratio on the performance and combustion of a biogas fuelled spark ignition engine

Porpatham, E., Ramesh, A., & Nagalingam, B. (2011) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2011.10.059 · Cited by 188 · see citing works

Mechanical Properties of Mortar Containing Bio-Char From Pyrolysis

Choi, W. C., Yun, H. D., & Lee, J. Y. (2012) · Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance inspection · doi:10.11112/jksmi.2012.16.3.067 · Cited by 187 · see citing works

Biotemplated synthesis of three-dimensional porous MnO/C-N nanocomposites from renewable rapeseed pollen: An anode material for lithium-ion batteries

Chen, L., Ma, S., Lu, S., Feng, Y., Zhang, J., Xin, S., & Yu, S. (2016) · Nano Research · doi:10.1007/s12274-016-1283-7 · Cited by 181 · see citing works

Characterization of biochars produced from oil palm and rice husks and their adsorption capacities for heavy metals

Samsuri, A. W., Sadegh‐Zadeh, F., & Seh‐Bardan, B. J. (2013) · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1007/s13762-013-0291-3 · Cited by 175 · see citing works

Preparation of activated carbons from oil-palm-stone chars by microwave-induced carbon dioxide activation

Guo, J. Y., & Lua, A. C. (2000) · Carbon · doi:10.1016/s0008-6223(00)00046-4 · Cited by 174 · see citing works

Fast pyrolysis of sesame stalk: yields and structural analysis of bio-oil

Ateş, F., Pütün, E., & Pütün, A. E. (2004) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2003.11.001 · Cited by 173 · see citing works

Electrosorption on activated biochar: effect of thermo-chemical activation treatment on the electric double layer capacitance

Dehkhoda, A. M., Ellis, N., & Gyenge, E. L. (2013) · Journal of Applied Electrochemistry · doi:10.1007/s10800-013-0616-4 · Cited by 173 · see citing works

Biochar-based catalyst for simultaneous reactions of esterification and transesterification

Dehkhoda, A. M., & Ellis, N. (2012) · Catalysis Today · doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2012.05.034 · Cited by 171 · see citing works

Biofuel production and kinetics analysis for microwave pyrolysis of Douglas fir sawdust pellet

Ren, S., Lei, H., Wang, L., Bu, Q., Chen, S., Wu, J. Q., Julson, J. L., & Ruan, R. R. (2011) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2011.12.004 · Cited by 171 · see citing works

Effects of biochar size and type on gaseous emissions during pig manure/wheat straw aerobic composting: Insights into multivariate-microscale characterization and microbial mechanism

He, X., Yin, H., Han, L., Cui, R., Chen, F., & Huang, G. (2018) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2018.09.104 · Cited by 170 · see citing works

Microwave-assisted catalytic pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass for production of phenolic-rich bio-oil

Mamaeva, A., Tahmasebi, A., Tian, L., & Yu, J. (2016) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.03.120 · Cited by 167 · see citing works

Biochar to reduce ammonia emissions in gaseous and liquid phase during composting of poultry manure with wheat straw.

Janczak, D., Malińska, K., Czekała, W., Cáceres, R., Lewicki, A., & Dach, J. (2017) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2017.04.033 · Cited by 165 · see citing works

Slow pyrolysis of paulownia wood: Effects of pyrolysis parameters on product yields and bio-oil characterization

Yorgun, S., & Yıldız, D. (2015) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2015.05.003 · Cited by 164 · see citing works

Physicochemical and adsorptive properties of fast‐pyrolysis bio‐chars and their steam activated counterparts

Lima, I. M., Boateng, A. A., & Klasson, K. T. (2010) · Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology · doi:10.1002/jctb.2461 · Cited by 164 · see citing works

Carbon dioxide capture using various metal oxyhydroxide–biochar composites

Creamer, A. E., Gao, B., & Wang, S. (2016) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2015.08.037 · Cited by 161 · see citing works

Synthesis and evaluation of biochar-derived catalysts for removal of toluene (model tar) from biomass-generated producer gas

Bhandari, P. N., Kumar, A., V, Bellmer, D. D., & Huhnke, R. L. (2014) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2013.12.017 · Cited by 161 · see citing works

Improving agricultural water use efficiency with biochar – A synthesis of biochar effects on water storage and fluxes across scales

Fischer, B., Manzoni, S., Morillas, L., García, M., Johnson, M. S., & Lyon, S. W. (2018) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.11.312 · Cited by 160 · see citing works

Naturally derived nanostructured materials from biomass for rechargeable lithium/sodium batteries

Yao, Y., & Wu, F. (2015) · Nano Energy · doi:10.1016/j.nanoen.2015.08.004 · Cited by 158 · see citing works

Modification of the porous structure along the preparation of activated carbon monoliths with H3PO4 and ZnCl2

Nakagawa, Y., Molina‐Sabio, M., & Rodríguez-Reinoso, F. (2007) · Microporous and Mesoporous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2007.01.029 · Cited by 158 · see citing works

Characterization of cadmium removal from aqueous solution by biochar produced from Ipomoea fistulosa at different pyrolytic temperatures

Goswami, R., Shim, J., Deka, S., Kumari, D., Kataki, R., & Kumar, M. (2016) · Ecological Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.ecoleng.2016.10.007 · Cited by 158 · see citing works

Thermal treatment of biochar in the air/nitrogen atmosphere for developed mesoporosity and enhanced adsorption to tetracycline

Zhu, X., Li, C., Li, J., Xie, B., Lü, J., & Li, Y. (2018) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2018.05.041 · Cited by 153 · see citing works

Effect of particle size and temperature on woody biomass fast pyrolysis at high temperature (1000–1400°C)

Septien, S., Valin, S., Dupont, C., Peyrot, M., & Salvador, S. (2012) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2012.01.049 · Cited by 151 · see citing works

Char fuel production in developing countries – A review of urban biowaste carbonization

Lohri, C. R., Rajabu, H. M., Sweeney, D. J., & Zurbrügg, C. (2016) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.01.088 · Cited by 151 · see citing works

Evaluation of properties of fast pyrolysis products obtained, from Canadian waste biomass

Azargohar, R., Jacobson, K., Powell, E. E., & Dalai, A. K. (2013) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2013.06.016 · Cited by 141 · see citing works

Effect of pyrolysis temperature on the yield and properties of bio-oils obtained from the auger pyrolysis of Douglas Fir wood

Liaw, S., Wang, Z., Ndegwa, P. M., Frear, C. S., Ha, S., Li, C., & Garcı̀a-Pèrez, M. (2011) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2011.09.011 · Cited by 140 · see citing works

The intermediate pyrolysis and catalytic steam reforming of Brewers spent grain

Mahmood, A. S. N., Brammer, J. G., Hornung, A., Steele, A., & Poulston, S. (2012) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2012.09.009 · Cited by 138 · see citing works

Effect of biochar activation by different methods on toxicity of soil contaminated by industrial activity

Kołtowski, M., Charmas, B., Skubiszewska-Zięba, J., & Oleszczuk, P. (2017) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.10.033 · Cited by 138 · see citing works

Promotion of hydrogen-rich gas and phenolic-rich bio-oil production from green macroalgae Cladophora glomerata via pyrolysis over its bio-char

Norouzi, O., Jafarian, S., Safari, F., Tavasoli, A., & Nejati, B. (2016) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.08.017 · Cited by 137 · see citing works

Catalytic decomposition of tar using iron supported biochar

Kastner, J. R., Mani, S., & Juneja, A. (2014) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2014.09.038 · Cited by 136 · see citing works

Adsorption of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics by Wastewater Sludge Biochar: Role of the Sludge Source

Yao, H., Lu, J. J., Wu, J., Lu, Z., Wilson, P. C., & Shen, Y. (2012) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-012-1370-7 · Cited by 135 · see citing works

Catalytic decomposition of toluene using a biomass derived catalyst

Mani, S., Kastner, J. R., & Juneja, A. (2013) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2013.03.015 · Cited by 135 · see citing works

Microwave pyrolysis of straw bale and energy balance analysis

Zhao, X., Zhang, J., Song, Z., Liu, H., Li, L., & Ma, C. (2011) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2011.04.004 · Cited by 131 · see citing works

Effect of hydrothermal pretreatment on properties of bio-oil produced from fast pyrolysis of eucalyptus wood in a fluidized bed reactor

Chang, S., Zhao, Z., Zheng, A., Li, X., Wang, X., Huang, Z., He, F., & Li, H. (2013) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2013.03.170 · Cited by 130 · see citing works

Carbonized nano/microparticles for enhanced mechanical properties and electromagnetic interference shielding of cementitious materials

Khushnood, R. A., Ahmad, S., Restuccia, L., Spoto, C., Jagdale, P., Tulliani, J., & Ferro, G. A. (2016) · Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11709-016-0330-5 · Cited by 130 · see citing works

The low-temperature SCR of NO over rice straw and sewage sludge derived char

Sun, J. X., Choi, J., Ko, J. H., Park, Y., Park, S. H., Jeong, K., Kim, S., & Jeon, J. (2009) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2009.10.027 · Cited by 129 · see citing works

Hydrogel–Biochar composites for effective organic contaminant removal from aqueous media

Karakoyun, N., Kubilay, Ş., Aktaş, N., Turhan, O., Kasımoğlu, M., Yilmaz, S., & Şahiner, N. (2011) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2011.07.014 · Cited by 128 · see citing works

Characterization of leaf waste based biochar for cost effective hydrogen sulphide removal from biogas

Sahota, S., Vijay, V. K., Subbarao, P. M. V., Chandra, R., Ghosh, P., Shah, G., Kapoor, R., Vijay, V., Koutu, V., & Thakur, I. S. (2017) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.11.093 · Cited by 128 · see citing works

Influence of catalyst types on the microwave-induced pyrolysis of sewage sludge

Yu, Y., Yu, J., Sun, B., & Yan, Z. (2014) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2014.01.003 · Cited by 124 · see citing works

A study on hydrogen storage by use of cryoadsorbents

Carpetis, C., & Peschka, W. (1980) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/0360-3199(80)90061-0 · Cited by 124 · see citing works

A calcium oxide-based catalyst derived from palm kernel shell gasification residues for biodiesel production

Bazargan, A., Kostić, M. D., Stamenković, O. S., Veljković, V. B., & McKay, G. (2015) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2015.02.046 · Cited by 124 · see citing works

Iron‐Catalyzed Graphitic Carbon Materials from Biomass Resources as Anodes for Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Martin, A. G., Martínez-Fernández, J., Ruttert, M., Heckmann, A., Winter, M., Placke, T., & Ramirez‐Rico, J. (2018) · ChemSusChem · doi:10.1002/cssc.201800831 · Cited by 124 · see citing works

Slow pyrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate: Online monitoring of gas production and quantitative analysis of waxy products

Dhahak, A., Hild, G., Rouaud, M., Mauviel, G., & Burklé-Vitzthum, V. (2019) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2019.104664 · Cited by 124 · see citing works

Transformation of Biomass

Hornung, A. (2014) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/9781118693643 · Cited by 120 · see citing works

Valorisation of forestry waste by pyrolysis in an auger reactor

Puy, N., Murillo, R., Navarro, M. V., López, J. M., Rieradevall, J., Fowler, G. D., Aranguren, I., García, T., Bartrolı́, J., & Mastral, A. M. (2011) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2011.01.020 · Cited by 120 · see citing works

A microwave reactor for characterization of pyrolyzed biomass

Zhao, X., Wang, M., Liu, H., Li, L., Ma, C., & Song, Z. (2011) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2011.09.137 · Cited by 120 · see citing works

Characterization of biochar and byproducts from slow pyrolysis of hinoki cypress

Yu, S., Park, J., Kim, M.-S., Ryu, C., & Park, J. (2019) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2019.03.009 · Cited by 120 · see citing works

Production and Characterization of Bio-Char from the Pyrolysis of Empty Fruit Bunches

Sukiran, M. A. (2011) · American Journal of Applied Sciences · doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.984.988 · Cited by 117 · see citing works

Activated carbons derived from tamarind seeds for hydrogen storage

Ramesh, T., Rajalakshmi, N., & Dhathathreyan, K. S. (2015) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2015.09.005 · Cited by 116 · see citing works

Biochar production techniques utilizing biomass waste-derived materials and environmental applications – A review

Amalina, F., Razak, A. S. A., Krishnan, S., Sulaiman, H., Zularisam, A. W., & Nasrullah, M. (2022) · Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances · doi:10.1016/j.hazadv.2022.100134 · Cited by 370 · see citing works

Biochar application: A sustainable approach to improve soil health

Yadav, S. P. S., Bhandari, S., Bhatta, D., Poudel, A., Bhattarai, S., Yadav, P., Ghimire, N. P., Paudel, P., Paudel, P., Shrestha, J., et al. (2023) · Journal of Agriculture and Food Research · doi:10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100498 · Cited by 287 · see citing works

The costs and benefits of biochar production and use: A systematic review

Campion, L., Bekchanova, M., Malina, R. M., & Kuppens, T. E. (2023) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137138 · Cited by 282 · see citing works

Application of biochar in concrete – A review

Senadheera, S. S., Gupta, S., Kua, H. W., Hou, D., Kim, S., Tsang, D. C. W., & Ok, Y. S. (2023) · Cement and Concrete Composites · doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105204 · Cited by 274 · see citing works

A comprehensive assessment of the method for producing biochar, its characterization, stability, and potential applications in regenerative economic sustainability – A review

Amalina, F., Razak, A. S. A., Krishnan, S., Zularisam, A. W., & Nasrullah, M. (2022) · Cleaner Materials · doi:10.1016/j.clema.2022.100045 · Cited by 241 · see citing works

Production and beneficial impact of biochar for environmental application: A review on types of feedstocks, chemical compositions, operating parameters, techno-economic study, and life cycle assessment

Mishra, R. K., Kumar, D. J. P., Narula, A., Chistie, S. M., & Naik, S. U. (2023) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2023.127968 · Cited by 219 · see citing works

Integration of biogas systems into a carbon zero and hydrogen economy: a review

Farghali, M., Osman, A. I., Umetsu, K., & Rooney, D. W. (2022) · Environmental Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1007/s10311-022-01468-z · Cited by 209 · see citing works

CO2 capture by adsorption on biomass-derived activated char: A review.

Goel, C., Mohan, S., & Dinesha, P. (2021) · Science of the Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149296 · Cited by 206 · see citing works

Production and modifications of biochar to engineered materials and its application for environmental sustainability: a review

Ravindiran, G., Sivarethinamohan, R., Janardhan, G., Hayder, G., Alagumalai, A., Mahian, O., Lam, S. S., & Sonne, C. (2024) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00350-1 · Cited by 205 · see citing works

Modern Carbon–Based Materials for Adsorptive Removal of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants from Water and Wastewater

Isaeva, V. I., Vedenyapina, M. D., Kurmysheva, A. Y., Weichgrebe, D., Nair, R. R., Nguyen, N. P., & Kustov, L. M. (2021) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules26216628 · Cited by 203 · see citing works

A critical review of sustainable application of biochar for green remediation: Research uncertainty and future directions

Masud, M. A. A., Shin, W. S., Sarker, A., Septian, A., Das, K., Deepo, D. M., Iqbal, M. A., Islam, A. R. M. T., & Malafaia, G. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166813 · Cited by 187 · see citing works

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

Yuan, X., Cao, Y., Li, J., Patel, A. K., Dong, C., Jin, X., Gu, C., Yip, A. C. K., Tsang, D. C. W., & Ok, Y. S. (2023) · Biotechnology Advances · doi:10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108181 · Cited by 183 · see citing works

Biochar as a sustainable tool for improving the health of salt-affected soils

Yuan, Y., Liu, Q., Zheng, H., Li, M., Liu, Y., Wang, X., Peng, Y., Luo, X., Li, F., Li, X., et al. (2023) · Soil & Environmental Health · doi:10.1016/j.seh.2023.100033 · Cited by 167 · see citing works

Advanced techniques in the production of biochar from lignocellulosic biomass and environmental applications

Amalina, F., Syukor Abd Razak, A., Krishnan, S., Sulaiman, H., Zularisam, A. W., & Nasrullah, M. (2022) · Cleaner Materials · doi:10.1016/j.clema.2022.100137 · Cited by 166 · see citing works

Removal of hexavalent chromium via biochar-based adsorbents: State-of-the-art, challenges, and future perspectives

Sinha, R., Kumar, R., Sharma, P., Kant, N., Shang, J., & Aminabhavi, T. M. (2022) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115356 · Cited by 160 · see citing works

A review of mechanism and adsorption capacities of biochar-based engineered composites for removing aquatic pollutants from contaminated water

Murtaza, G., Ahmed, Z., Dai, D.-Q., Iqbal, R., Bawazeer, S., Usman, M., Rizwan, M., Iqbal, J., Akram, M. I., Althubiani, A. S., et al. (2022) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi:10.3389/fenvs.2022.1035865 · Cited by 157 · see citing works

Impacts of temperatures and phosphoric-acid modification to the physicochemical properties of biochar for excellent sulfadiazine adsorption

Zeng, X.-Y., Wang, Y., Li, R.-X., Cao, H., Li, Y., & Lü, J. (2022) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-022-00143-4 · Cited by 155 · see citing works

Feedstock and pyrolysis temperature influence biochar properties and its interactions with soil substances: Insights from a DFT calculation

He, D., Luo, Y., & Zhu, B. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171259 · Cited by 143 · see citing works

A comparative study of physical and chemical activation of rice straw derived biochar to enhance Zn+2 adsorption

Sakhiya, A. K., Baghel, P., Anand, A., Vijay, V. K., & Kaushal, P. (2021) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100774 · Cited by 141 · see citing works

The Application of Biochar for CO ₂ Capture: Influence of Biochar Preparation and CO ₂ Capture Reactors

Zhang, C., Ji, Y., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Sun, S., Xu, Y., Jiang, L., & Wu, C. (2023) · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.3c00445 · Cited by 138 · see citing works

Biochar-concrete: A comprehensive review of properties, production and sustainability

Barbhuiya, S., Das, B. B., & Kanavaris, F. (2024) · Case Studies in Construction Materials · doi:10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e02859 · Cited by 135 · see citing works

Biochar as a Soil amendment: implications for soil health, carbon sequestration, and climate resilience

Shyam, S., Ahmed, S., Joshi, S. J., & Sarma, H. (2025) · Discover Soil. · doi:10.1007/s44378-025-00041-8 · Cited by 134 · see citing works

Biochar from vegetable wastes: agro-environmental characterization

Pradhan, S., Abdelaal, A. H., Mroué, K. H., Al‐Ansari, T. A., Mackey, H. R., & McKay, G. (2020) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-020-00069-9 · Cited by 127 · see citing works

Sustainable biochar for advanced electrochemical/energy storage applications

Rawat, S., Wang, C., Lay, C., Hotha, S., & Bhaskar, T. (2023) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2023.107115 · Cited by 126 · see citing works

Sugarcane bagasse-based biochar and its potential applications: a review

Zafeer, M. K., Menezes, R. A., Venkatachalam, H., & Bhat, K. S. (2023) · Emergent Materials · doi:10.1007/s42247-023-00603-y · Cited by 114 · see citing works

Biogeneration of Valuable Nanomaterials from Agro-Wastes: A Comprehensive Review

Nath, P. C., Ojha, A., Debnath, S., Sharma, M., Sridhar, K., Nayak, P. K., & Inbaraj, B. S. (2023) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy13020561 · Cited by 113 · see citing works

Metal oxide/biochar hybrid nanocomposites for adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of textile dye effluents: A review

Dhila, H. H., Bhapkar, A. R., & Bhame, S. D. (2025) · Desalination and Water Treatment · doi:10.1016/j.dwt.2025.101004 · Cited by 112 · see citing works

Environmental life cycle assessment of biomass conversion using hydrothermal technology: A review

Hussin, F., Hazani, N. N., Khalil, M., & Aroua, M. K. (2023) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2023.107747 · Cited by 110 · see citing works

Direct air capture of CO2 by KOH-activated bamboo biochar

Zhang, C., Sun, S., He, S., & Wu, C. (2022) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2022.10.017 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

Biochar in sustainable agriculture and Climate Mitigation: Mechanisms, challenges, and applications in the circular bioeconomy

Waheed, A., Xu, H., Qiao, X., Aili, A., Yiremaikebayi, Y., Haitao, D., & Muhammad, M. (2025) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107531 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

A comprehensive review on immobilized microbes - biochar and their environmental remediation: Mechanism, challenges and future perspectives

Saravanan, A., Swaminaathan, P., Kumar, P. S., Yaashikaa, P. R., Kamalesh, R., & Rangasamy, G. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.116723 · Cited by 107 · see citing works

Suitability of rice straw for biochar production through slow pyrolysis: Product characterization and thermodynamic analysis

Sakhiya, A. K., Anand, A., Aier, I., Vijay, V. K., & Kaushal, P. (2021) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100818 · Cited by 103 · see citing works

A Review on Production and Surface Modifications of Biochar Materials via Biomass Pyrolysis Process for Supercapacitor Applications

Mehdi, R., Khoja, A. H., Naqvi, S. R., Gao, N., & Amin, N. A. S. (2022) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal12070798 · Cited by 98 · see citing works

A review: Hydrochar as potential adsorbents for wastewater treatment and CO2 adsorption

Jalilian, M., Bissessur, R., Ahmed, M., Hsiao, A. C., He, Q. S., & Hu, Y. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169823 · Cited by 97 · see citing works

Current trends in production, morphology, and real-world environmental applications of biochar for the promotion of sustainability

Uday, V., Harikrishnan, P. S., Bahukhandi, K. D., Zitouni, F., Mahlknecht, J., & Kumar, M. (2022) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127467 · Cited by 96 · see citing works

Biochar regulates anaerobic digestion: Insights to the roles of pore size

He, Z.-W., Li, A.-H., Tang, C.-C., Zhou, A., Liu, W., Ren, Y., Li, Z., & Wang, A. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.148219 · Cited by 94 · see citing works

Advancing Biochar Applications: A Review of Production Processes, Analytical Methods, Decision Criteria, and Pathways for Scalability and Certification

Santos, D. C. B. D., Evaristo, R. B. W., Dutra, R. C., Suarez, P. A. Z., Silveira, E. A., & Ghesti, G. F. (2025) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su17062685 · Cited by 90 · see citing works

Opportunities and Challenges of High-Pressure Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass: A Review

Rasaq, W. A., Golonka, M., Scholz, M., & Białowiec, A. (2021) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en14175426 · Cited by 89 · see citing works

Biochar in environmental friendly fertilizers - Prospects of development products and technologies

Samoraj, M., Mironiuk, M., Witek‐Krowiak, A., Izydorczyk, G., Skrzypczak, D., Mikula, K., Baśladyńska, S., Moustakas, K. G., & Chojnacka, K. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133975 · Cited by 89 · see citing works

Catalytic fast pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass: Recent advances and comprehensive overview

Bari, H. E., Fanezoune, C. K., Dorneanu, B., Arellano‐García, H., Majozi, T., Elhenawy, Y., Bayssi, O., Hirt, A., Peixinho, J., Dhahak, A., et al. (2024) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106390 · Cited by 88 · see citing works

Propensity and appraisal of biochar performance in removal of oil spills: A comprehensive review

Madhubashani, A. M. P., Giannakoudakis, D. A., Amarasinghe, B. M. W. P. K., Rajapaksha, A. U., Kumara, P. B. T. P., Triantafyllidis, K. S., & Vithanage, M. S. (2021) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117676 · Cited by 87 · see citing works

Biocarbons as emerging and sustainable hydrophobic/oleophilic sorbent materials for oil/water separation

Sankaranarayanan, S., Lakshmi, D. S., Vivekanandhan, S., & Ngamcharussrivichai, C. (2021) · Sustainable materials and technologies · doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2021.e00268 · Cited by 84 · see citing works

Current scenario of solid waste management techniques and challenges in Covid-19 – A review

Jebaranjitham, J. N., Christyraj, J. D. S., Prasannan, A., Rajagopalan, K., Chelladurai, K. S., & Gnanaraja, J. K. J. S. (2022) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09855 · Cited by 83 · see citing works

Single-step synthesis of activated magnetic biochar derived from rice husk for hexavalent chromium adsorption: Equilibrium mechanism, kinetics, and thermodynamics analysis

Sinha, R., Kumar, R., Abhishek, K., Shang, J., Bhattacharya, S., Sengupta, S., Kumar, N., Singh, R. K., Mallick, J., Kar, M., et al. (2022) · Groundwater for Sustainable Development · doi:10.1016/j.gsd.2022.100796 · Cited by 81 · see citing works

Breakdown of biomass for energy applications using microwave pyrolysis: A technological review

Allende, S., Brodie, G. I., & Jacob, M. V. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.115619 · Cited by 81 · see citing works

Precise Prediction of Biochar Yield and Proximate Analysis by Modern Machine Learning and SHapley Additive exPlanations

Tuấn, L. A., Pandey, A., Sirohi, R., Sharma, P., Chen, W., Pham, N. D. K., Trần, V. D., Nguyễn, X. P., & Hoang, A. T. (2023) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c02868 · Cited by 78 · see citing works

Machine learning for the management of biochar yield and properties of biomass sources for sustainable energy

Nguyen, V. G., Sharma, P., Ağbulut, Ü., Le, H. S., Truong, T. H., Dzida, M., Tran, M. H., Le, H. C., & Trần, V. D. (2024) · Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining · doi:10.1002/bbb.2596 · Cited by 75 · see citing works

Functional carbon dots derived from biomass and plastic wastes

Kuang, T., Jin, M., Lu, X., Liu, T., Vahabi, H., Gu, Z., & Gong, X. N. (2023) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d3gc01763j · Cited by 74 · see citing works

Biochar production methods and their transformative potential for environmental remediation

Rajput, V. S., Saini, I., Parmar, S., Pundir, V., Kumar, V., Kumar, V., Naik, B., & Rustagi, S. (2024) · Discover Applied Sciences · doi:10.1007/s42452-024-06125-4 · Cited by 73 · see citing works

Chemical modification of biochars as a method to improve its surface properties and efficiency in removing xenobiotics from aqueous media

Tomczyk, A., Kondracki, B., & Szewczuk‐Karpisz, K. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137238 · Cited by 72 · see citing works

MgFe-LDH@biochars for removing ammonia nitrogen and phosphorus from biogas slurry: Synthesis routes, composite performance, and adsorption mechanisms

Bian, H., Wang, M., Han, J., Hu, X., Xia, H., Wang, L., Fang, C., Shen, C., Man, Y. B., Wong, M. H., et al. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138333 · Cited by 72 · see citing works

Insights into the influences of biochar on the fate and transport of pesticides in the soil environment: a critical review

Twagirayezu, G., Cheng, H., Wu, Y., Lu, H., Huang, S., Fang, X., & Irumva, O. (2024) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00301-w · Cited by 72 · see citing works

CO2 capture over steam and KOH activated biochar: effect of relative humidity

Zhang, C., Sun, S., Xu, S., & Wu, C. (2022) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2022.106608 · Cited by 69 · see citing works

Microwave-assisted catalytic hydrothermal carbonization of Laminaria japonica for hydrochars catalyzed and activated by potassium compounds

Ding, Z., Zhang, L., Mo, H., Chen, Y., & Hu, X. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125835 · Cited by 67 · see citing works

Efficacy of rice straw derived biochar for removal of Pb+2 and Zn+2 from aqueous: Adsorption, thermodynamic and cost analysis

Sakhiya, A. K., Vijay, V. K., & Kaushal, P. (2022) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100920 · Cited by 67 · see citing works

Thermal decomposition of rice straw from rice basin of India to improve energy-pollution nexus: Kinetic modeling and thermodynamic analysis

Sakhiya, A. K., Anand, A., Vijay, V. K., & Kaushal, P. (2021) · Energy Nexus · doi:10.1016/j.nexus.2021.100026 · Cited by 65 · see citing works

Influence of temperature on slow pyrolysis of Prosopis Juliflora: An experimental and thermodynamic approach

Baghel, P., Sakhiya, A. K., & Kaushal, P. (2021) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2021.12.053 · Cited by 64 · see citing works

A state-of-the-art review of various adsorption media employed for the removal of toxic Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): An approach towards a cleaner environment

Pathak, S., Sakhiya, A. K., Anand, A., Pant, K. K., & Kaushal, P. (2022) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.102674 · Cited by 64 · see citing works

Porous carbon-based material as a sustainable alternative for the storage of natural gas (methane) and biogas (biomethane): A review

Memetova, A. E., Tyagi, I., Karri, R. R., Kumar, V., Tyagi, K., Suhas, S., Меметов, Н. Р., Zelenin, A. D., Pasko, T. V., Герасимова, А. В., et al. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.137373 · Cited by 64 · see citing works

Effect of Salt Modification on Biochar Obtained from the Thermochemical Conversion of Sugarcane Bagasse

Iwuozor, K. O., Emenike, E. C., Abdulkadir, M., Ogunniyi, S., & Adeniyi, A. G. (2022) · Sugar Tech · doi:10.1007/s12355-022-01166-8 · Cited by 64 · see citing works

Biochar remediation of soil: linking biochar production with function in heavy metal contaminated soils

Taraqqi-A-Kamal, A., Atkinson, C. J., Khan, A., Zhang, K., Sun, P., Akther, S., & Zhang, Y. (2021) · Plant Soil and Environment · doi:10.17221/544/2020-pse · Cited by 62 · see citing works

Effects of pyrolysis temperatures on the structural properties of straw biochar and its adsorption of tris-(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate

Luo, Q., Deng, Y., Li, Y., He, Q., Wu, H., & Fang, X. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-77299-5 · Cited by 61 · see citing works

Recent advancement and applications of biochar technology as a multifunctional component towards sustainable environment

Amalina, F., Krishnan, S., Zularisam, A. W., & Nasrullah, M. (2023) · Environmental Development · doi:10.1016/j.envdev.2023.100819 · Cited by 61 · see citing works

Iron biochar synergy in aquatic systems through surface functionalities electron transfer and reactive species dynamics

Masud, M. A. A., Samaraweera, H., Mondol, M. M. H., Septian, A., Kumar, R., & Terry, L. G. (2025) · npj Clean Water · doi:10.1038/s41545-025-00471-5 · Cited by 60 · see citing works

Catalytic steam gasification of food waste using Ni-loaded rice husk derived biochar for hydrogen production

Farooq, A., Jang, S., Lee, S. H., Jung, S., Rhee, G. H., Jeon, B., & Park, Y.-K. (2021) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130671 · Cited by 60 · see citing works

Critical review of biochar applications in geoengineering infrastructure: moving beyond agricultural and environmental perspectives

Wani, I., Ramola, S., Garg, A., & Kushvaha, V. (2021) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-021-01346-8 · Cited by 59 · see citing works

A comprehensive review of production and characterization of biochar for removal of organic pollutants from water and wastewater

Sarkar, D., Panicker, T. F., Mishra, R. K., & Kini, M. S. (2024) · Water-Energy Nexus · doi:10.1016/j.wen.2024.11.001 · Cited by 59 · see citing works

Quantitative analysis of Pb adsorption on sulfhydryl-modified biochar

Xiong, J., Zhou, M., Qu, C., Yu, D., Chen, C. Q., Wang, M., & Tan, W. (2021) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-020-00077-9 · Cited by 59 · see citing works

Recent advances in biomass-derived porous carbons for post-combustion CO2 capture: From preparation and adsorption mechanisms to applications

Sun, J., Li, H., Liu, Q., Zhong, W., & Dong, W. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.165890 · Cited by 57 · see citing works

Carbon-based catalyst for environmental bioremediation and sustainability: Updates and perspectives on techno-economics and life cycle assessment

Gaur, V. K., Gautam, K., Sharma, P., Gupta, S., Pandey, A., You, S., & Varjani, S. (2022) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.112793 · Cited by 57 · see citing works

The role of feedstock and activation process on supercapacitor performance of lignocellulosic biochar

Sun, J., Jayakumar, A., Díaz-Maroto, C. G., Moreno, I., Fermoso, J., & Mašek, O. (2024) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107180 · Cited by 56 · see citing works

Advances in biochar composites for environmental sustainability

Yang, Y., Li, G., Yue, X., Zhang, K., Zhang, Z., Zheng, H., Zhao, X., Li, H., Zhou, P., Wu, F.-J., et al. (2024) · Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials · doi:10.1007/s42114-024-01181-1 · Cited by 56 · see citing works

A review of lignocellulosic biomass-based shape-stable composite phase change materials

Sun, M., Wang, Q., & Di, H. (2023) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2023.109114 · Cited by 55 · see citing works

A critical review on biochar for the removal of toxic pollutants from water environment

Sivaranjanee, R., Kumar, P. S., Boobalan, C., & Rangasamy, G. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142382 · Cited by 55 · see citing works

Biochar as a cost-effective and eco-friendly substitute for binder in concrete: a review

Singhal, S. (2022) · European Journal of Environmental and Civil engineering · doi:10.1080/19648189.2022.2068658 · Cited by 53 · see citing works

Machine learning and computational chemistry to improve biochar fertilizers: a review

Osman, A. I., Zhang, Y., Lai, Z. Y., Rashwan, A. K., Farghali, M. R. F., Ahmed, A. A., Liu, Y., Fang, B., Chen, Z., Al-Fatesh, A. S., et al. (2023) · Environmental Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1007/s10311-023-01631-0 · Cited by 53 · see citing works

Nanocomposite from tannery sludge-derived biochar and Zinc oxide nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of Bisphenol A toward dual environmental benefits

Mohanapriya, V., Rajamohan, S., Pandey, A., Pham, N. D. K., Nguyen, V. G., & Hoang, A. T. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167896 · Cited by 53 · see citing works

Agricultural Waste and its Nano-Management: Mini Review

El-Ramady, H. R., El-Henawy, A. S., Amer, M. M., Omara, A. E.-D., Elsakhawy, T. A., Elbasiouny, H., Elbehiry, F., Elyazid, D. A., & El-Mahrouk, M. E. (2020) · Egyptian Journal of Soil Science · doi:10.21608/ejss.2020.46807.1397 · Cited by 52 · see citing works

Preparation of magnetic porous biochar through hydrothermal pretreatment combined with K2FeO4 activation to improve tetracycline removal

Zhang, Y., Huang, Z., Fang, X., Chen, Y., Fan, S., & Xu, H. (2022) · Microporous and Mesoporous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2022.112188 · Cited by 52 · see citing works

Biochar: A Sustainable Alternative in the Development of Electrochemical Printed Platforms

Cancelliere, R., Cianciaruso, M., Carbone, K., & Micheli, L. (2022) · Chemosensors · doi:10.3390/chemosensors10080344 · Cited by 51 · see citing works

Biosorption of aqueous Pb(II) by H3PO4-activated biochar prepared from palm kernel shells (PKS)

Dechapanya, W., & Khamwichit, A. (2023) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17250 · Cited by 51 · see citing works

From raw material powder to solid fuel pellet: A state-of-the-art review of biomass densification

He, H., Wang, Y., Sun, Y. X., Sun, W., & Wu, K. (2024) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107271 · Cited by 51 · see citing works

Advances in production & activation of marine macroalgae-derived biochar catalyst for sustainable biodiesel production

Yameen, M. Z., AlMohamadi, H., Naqvi, S. R., Nооr, T., Chen, W., & Amin, N. A. S. (2022) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127215 · Cited by 50 · see citing works

Recent progress on production technologies of food waste–based biochar and its fabrication method as electrode materials in energy storage application

Ismail, I. S., Othman, M. F. H., Rashidi, N. A., & Yusup, S. B. (2023) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-023-03763-3 · Cited by 50 · see citing works

A critical review on biochar for environmental applications

Sivaranjanee, R., Kumar, P. S., & Rangasamy, G. (2023) · Carbon letters · doi:10.1007/s42823-023-00527-x · Cited by 50 · see citing works

Bio-oil and biochar production using thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of low-value waste neem seeds over low-cost catalysts: effects of operating conditions on product yields and studies of physicochemical characteristics of bio-oil and biochar

Mishra, R. K., & Mohanty, K. (2021) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-021-00105-2 · Cited by 50 · see citing works

Advancement pathway of biochar resources from macroalgae biomass: A review

Chen, B., Gu, Z., Wu, M., Ma, Z., Lim, H. R., Khoo, K. S., & Show, P. L. (2022) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2022.106650 · Cited by 49 · see citing works

A comprehensive review on biochar for electrochemical energy storage applications: an emerging sustainable technology

Prabakar, P. C. J., Mert, K. M., Muruganandam, L., & Sivagami, K. (2024) · Frontiers in Energy Research · doi:10.3389/fenrg.2024.1448520 · Cited by 49 · see citing works

Preparation and Characterization of Physicochemical Properties of Spruce Cone Biochars Activated by CO2

Jedynak, K., & Charmas, B. (2021) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma14143859 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Experimental and simulation study of peanut shell-derived activated carbon and syngas production via integrated pyrolysis-gasification technique

Faraji, M., & Saidi, M. (2023) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2023.01.052 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Perspectives on Thermochemical Recycling of End-of-Life Plastic Wastes to Alternative Fuels

Nanda, S., Sarker, T. R., Kang, K., Li, D., & Dalai, A. K. (2023) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma16134563 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Optimizing Biochar Application Rates to Improve Soil Properties and Crop Growth in Saline–Alkali Soil

Chen, X., Liu, L., Yang, Q., Xu, H., Shen, G., & Chen, Q. (2024) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su16062523 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Sensitivity analysis of biomass pyrolysis for renewable fuel production using Aspen Plus

Rosha, P., Kumar, S., & Ibrahim, H. (2022) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2022.123545 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Formation mechanisms and degradation methods of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in biochar: A review

Yao, C., Wang, B., Zhang, J., Faheem, M., Feng, Q., Hassan, M., Zhang, X., Lee, X., & Wang, S. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120610 · Cited by 47 · see citing works

Recent advancement in biochar production and utilization – A combination of traditional and bibliometric review

Agyekum, E. B., & Nutakor, C. (2023) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.11.335 · Cited by 46 · see citing works

Pristine and modified biochar applications as multifunctional component towards sustainable future: Recent advances and new insights

Amalina, F., Krishnan, S., Zularisam, A. W., & Nasrullah, M. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169608 · Cited by 46 · see citing works

A review on waste biomass-derived biochar: Production, characterisation, and advanced analytical techniques for pollutants assessment in water and wastewater

Vandana, T. U., Tripathy, B. K., Mishra, R. K., Sharma, A., & Mohanty, K. (2025) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2025.107505 · Cited by 46 · see citing works

Pyrolysis of rice husk in molten lithium chloride: Biochar structure evolution and CO2 adsorption

Li, B., Li, M., Xie, X., Li, C., & Liu, D. (2024) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2024.101526 · Cited by 45 · see citing works

Evaluation of the Datura peels derived biochar-based Anode for enhancing power output in microbial fuel cell application

Vempaty, A., Kumar, A., Pandit, S., Gupta, M., Mathuriya, A. S., Lahiri, D., Nag, M., Kumar, Y., Joshi, S. J., & Kumar, N. (2022) · Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102560 · Cited by 45 · see citing works

Production and utilization of biochar: A review

Cha, J. S., Park, S. H., Jung, S.-C., Ryu, C., Jeon, J.-K., Shin, M.-C., & Park, Y.-K. (2016) · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2016.06.002 · Cited by 1,293 · see citing works

Recent advancements in biochar production according to feedstock classification, pyrolysis conditions, and applications: A review

Chun, Y., Lee, S. K., Yoo, H. Y., & Kim, S. W. (2021) · BioResources · doi:10.15376/biores.16.3.chun · Cited by 72 · see citing works

Biochar Production, Activation and Application as a Promising Catalyst

Wang, S., Zhu, L., & Ma, Z. (2018) · Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks · doi:10.1039/9781788013567-00340 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Biochar as an Exceptional Bioresource for Energy, Agronomy, Carbon Sequestration, Activated Carbon and Specialty Materials

Nanda, S., Dalai, A. K., Berruti, F., & Koziński, J. A. (2015) · Waste and Biomass Valorization · doi:10.1007/s12649-015-9459-z · Cited by 399 · see citing works

Biochar production, activation, and applications: A comprehensive technical review

Sun, L. M., McIntyre, S. R., Iacomi, P., Everden, K., Williams, P. T., Zong, S., Liu, X., Zhu, X., Yang, Y., Li, S. F. Y., et al. (2025) · Carbon Capture Science & Technology · doi:10.1016/j.ccst.2025.100421 · Cited by 39 · see citing works