Organic and inorganic contaminants removal from water with biochar, a renewable, low cost and sustainable adsorbent – A critical review

Pyrolysis of Wood/Biomass for Bio-oil: A Critical Review

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Biochar effects on soil biota – A review

Lehmann, J., Rillig, M. C., Thies, J., Masiello, C. A., Hockaday, W. C., & Crowley, D. (2011) · Soil Biology and Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2011.04.022 · Cited by 5,074

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

Arsenic removal from water/wastewater using adsorbents—A critical review

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Bio-char Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystems – A Review

Lehmann, J., Gaunt, J., & Rondon, M. (2006) · Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change · doi:10.1007/s11027-005-9006-5 · Cited by 3,053

Biochar for environmental management: science and technology

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Overview of Applications of Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Oil

Czernik, S., & Bridgwater, A. (2004) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/ef034067u · Cited by 2,880

Sustainable biochar to mitigate global climate change

Woolf, D., Amonette, J. E., Street-Perrott, F. A., Lehmann, J., & Joseph, S. (2010) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/ncomms1053 · Cited by 2,680

A handful of carbon

Lehmann, J. (2007) · Nature · doi:10.1038/447143a · Cited by 2,477

Biochar for Environmental Management: Science and Technology

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

Insights into the removal of Cd and Pb from aqueous solutions by NaOH–EtOH-modified biochar

Cai, T., Du, H., Liu, X., Tie, B., & Zeng, Z. (2021) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2021.102031 · Cited by 47

Utilization of rice hull and straw

Huang, Y., & Lo, S. (2018) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-811508-4.00019-8 · Cited by 50

Biochar from fungiculture waste for adsorption of endocrine disruptors in water

Vieira, R. A. L., Pickler, T. B., Segato, T. C. M., Jozala, Â. F., & Grotto, D. (2022) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10165-4 · Cited by 46

Hydrochars produced by hydrothermal carbonisation of seaweed, coconut shell and oak: effect of processing temperature on physicochemical adsorbent characteristics

Danso‐Boateng, E., Ross, A. B., Mariner, T., Hammerton, J. M., & Fitzsimmons, M. (2022) · SN Applied Sciences · doi:10.1007/s42452-022-05085-x · Cited by 49

Efficient remediation of antibiotic pollutants from the environment by innovative biochar: current updates and prospects

Katiyar, R., Chen, C., Singhania, R. R., Tsai, M., Saratale, G. D., Pandey, A., Dong, C., & Patel, A. K. (2022) · Bioengineered · doi:10.1080/21655979.2022.2108564 · Cited by 49

Efficient peroxymonosulfate activation by biochar-based nanohybrids for the degradation of pharmaceutical and personal care products in aquatic environments

Liu, T., Cui, K., Li, C., Chen, Y., Wang, Q., Yuan, X., Chen, Y., Liu, J., & Zhang, Q. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137084 · Cited by 47

An insight into the potential of dolomite powder as a sorbent in the elimination of heavy metals: A review

Khoshraftar, Z., Masoumi, H., & Ghaemi, A. (2022) · Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cscee.2022.100276 · Cited by 50

Facile synthesis of chlorella-derived autogenous N-doped porous biochar for adsorption on tetracycline

Wang, S., Yuan, C., Zafar, F. F., Wei, M., Marrakchi, F., Cao, B., & Fu, Y. (2023) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121717 · Cited by 46

Biochar design for antibiotics adsorption via a hybrid machine-learning-based optimization framework

Li, J., Pan, L., Huang, Y., Liu, X., Ye, Z., & Wang, Y. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127666 · Cited by 48

Preparation of modified-biochar from Laminaria japonica: Simultaneous optimization of aluminum electrode-based electro-modification and pyrolysis processes and its application for phosphate removal

Jung, K., Jeong, T., Kang, H., Chang, J., & Ahn, K. (2016) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.05.005 · Cited by 46

Bioavailability and bioaccessibility of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in historically contaminated soils after lab incubation with sewage sludge-derived biochars

Zielińska, A., & Oleszczuk, P. (2016) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.08.072 · Cited by 46

A Dialogue on Perspectives of Biochar Applications and Its Environmental Risks

Qadeer, S., Anjum, M., Khalid, A., Waqas, M., Batool, A., & Mahmood, T. (2017) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-017-3428-z · Cited by 47

Honeycomb tubular biochar from fargesia leaves as an effective adsorbent for tetracyclines pollutants

Ma, C., Huang, H. P., Gao, X., Wang, T., Zhu, Z. W., Huo, P., Liu, Y., & Yan, Y. (2018) · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2018.05.032 · Cited by 46

As(V) removal using biochar produced from an agricultural waste and prediction of removal efficiency using multiple regression analysis

Lata, S., Prabhakar, R., Adak, A. K., & Samadder, S. R. (2019) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-019-06300-w · Cited by 46

Effects of aging and weathering on immobilization of trace metals/metalloids in soils amended with biochar

Zhong, Y., Igalavithana, A. D., Zhang, M., Li, X., Rinklebe, J., Hou, D., Tack, F. M. G., Alessi, D. S., Tsang, D. C. W., & Ok, Y. S. (2020) · Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts · doi:10.1039/d0em00057d · Cited by 46

Removal of Fluoride from Water Using a Calcium-Modified Dairy Manure–Derived Biochar

Wallace, A. R., Su, C., Choi, Y., Kan, E., & Sun, W. (2020) · Journal of Environmental Engineering · doi:10.1061/(asce)ee.1943-7870.0001812 · Cited by 46

A scientometric review of biochar preparation research from 2006 to 2019

Jiao, Y., Li, D., Wang, M., Gong, T., Sun, M., & Yang, T. (2021) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-021-00091-5 · Cited by 46

P-enriched hydrochar for soil remediation: Synthesis, characterization, and lead stabilization

Li, F., Zimmerman, A. R., Zheng, Y., Yang, Y., Huang, J., Zhang, Y., Hu, X., Yu, Z., Huang, J. G., & Gao, B. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146983 · Cited by 47

To enhance the Cd2+ adsorption capacity on coconut shell-derived biochar by chitosan modifying: performance and mechanism

Mo, G., Xiao, J., & Gao, X. D. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-021-02155-9 · Cited by 45

Ridge–furrow planting with film mulching and biochar addition can enhance the spring maize yield and water and nitrogen use efficiency by promoting root growth

Li, Z., Wang, B., Liu, Z., Zhang, P., Yang, B., & Jia, Z. (2023) · Field Crops Research · doi:10.1016/j.fcr.2023.109139 · Cited by 45

Biochar as a Potential Nutrient Carrier for Agricultural Applications

Sharma, S., Mukherjee, S., Bolan, S. S., de Figueiredo, C., Fachini, J., Chang, S. X., Palansooriya, K. N., Zhou, P., Hou, D., Kaya, C., et al. (2025) · Current Pollution Reports · doi:10.1007/s40726-025-00349-7 · Cited by 48

Progress in biochar derived adsorbents: preparation, modification strategies, and applications in remediation of antibiotics from wastewater

Nguyen, V. D., Luu, T.-A., Chang‐Chien, G., & Le, V. G. (2025) · Materials Advances · doi:10.1039/d5ma00872g · Cited by 48

Carbonization of heavy metal impregnated sewage sludge oriented towards potential co-disposal

Dou, X., Chen, D., Hu, Y., Feng, Y., & Dai, X. (2016) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2016.09.010 · Cited by 45

Adsorption of Scandium and Neodymium on Biochar Derived after Low-Temperature Pyrolysis of Sawdust

Komnitsas, K., Zaharaki, D., Bartzas, G., & Alevizos, G. (2017) · Minerals · doi:10.3390/min7100200 · Cited by 46

Solvent-free production of nano-FeS anchored graphene from Ulva fasciata: A scalable synthesis of super-adsorbent for lead, chromium and dyes

Mahto, A., Kumar, A., Chaudhary, J. P., Bhatt, M., Sharma, A., Paul, P., Nataraj, S. K., & Meena, R. (2018) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.03.054 · Cited by 45

Fluorescent characteristics of dissolved organic matter released from biochar and paddy soil incorporated with biochar

Gao, J., Shi, Z., Wu, H., & Lv, J. (2020) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c9ra10279e · Cited by 45

Remediation of Lead-Contaminated Water by Virgin Coniferous Wood Biochar Adsorbent: Batch and Column Application

Boni, M. R., Chiavola, A., & Marzeddu, S. (2020) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-020-04496-z · Cited by 47

Engineered/designer hierarchical porous carbon materials for organic pollutant removal from water and wastewater: A critical review

Zhang, M., Igalavithana, A. D., Xu, L., Sarkar, B., Hou, D., Zhang, M., Bhatnagar, A., Cho, W. C., & Ok, Y. S. (2020) · Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1080/10643389.2020.1780102 · Cited by 45

Phosphate removal from aqueous solutions by heat treatment of eggshell and palm fiber

Pérez, S., Muñoz‐Saldaña, J., Acelas, N. Y., & Flórez, E. (2020) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2020.104684 · Cited by 45

Mechanism of adsorption of cadmium and lead ions by iron-activated biochar

Cui, L., Chen, T., Yin, C., Yan, J., Ippolito, J. A., & Hussain, Q. (2018) · BioResources · doi:10.15376/biores.14.1.842-857 · Cited by 44

One-step synthesis of garlic peel derived biochar by concentrated sulfuric acid: Enhanced adsorption capacities for Enrofloxacin and interfacial interaction mechanisms

Zhao, Y., Liu, X., Li, W., Huang, K., Shao, H., Qu, C., & Liu, J. (2021) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133263 · Cited by 45

Life Cycle Assessment of Raw and Fe-Modified Biochars: Contributing to Circular Economy

Gallego-Ramírez, C., Chica, E., & Rubio-Clemente, A. (2023) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma16176059 · Cited by 44

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

Advances in treatment technologies for silver-containing wastewater

Yu, H., Zhang, H., Zhang, C., Wang, R., Liu, S., Du, R., & Sun, W. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.153689 · Cited by 46

Emerging contaminants in polluted waters: Harnessing Biochar's potential for effective treatment

Tripathi, A., Ekanayake, A., Tyagi, V. K., Vithanage, M. S., Singh, R. R., & Rao, Y. R. S. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123778 · Cited by 47

Effect of production conditions on self-heating propensity of torrefied sawmill residues

Ceballos, D. C. C., Hawboldt, K., & Helleur, R. J. (2015) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2015.07.097 · Cited by 49

Removal of metals from industrial wastewater and urban runoff by mineral and bio-based sorbents

Gogoi, H., Leiviskä, T., Heiderscheidt, E., Postila, H., & Tanskanen, J. (2018) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.12.019 · Cited by 44

Metals and metalloids treatment in contaminated neutral effluents using modified materials

Calugaru, I. L., Neculita, C. M., Genty, T., & Zagury, G. J. (2018) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.02.002 · Cited by 50

Insight into metal binding properties of biochar-derived DOM using EEM-PARAFAC and differential absorption spectra combined with two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy

Zhang, X., Cai, X., Wang, Z., Yang, X., Li, S., Liang, G., & Xie, X. (2020) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-020-11573-7 · Cited by 44

Evaluation of fluoride and cadmium adsorption modification of corn stalk by aluminum trichloride

Zhang, X., Qi, Y., Chen, Z., Song, N., Li, X., Ren, D., & Zhang, S. (2020) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.148727 · Cited by 46

Kinetic, isotherm and mechanism in paraquat removal by adsorption process using corn cob biochar produced from different pyrolysis conditions

Nguyen, C., Tungtakanpoung, D., Tra, V. T., & Kajitvichyanukul, P. (2022) · Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cscee.2022.100248 · Cited by 46

Effect of pyrolysis, impregnation, and calcination conditions on the physicochemical properties of TiO2/Biochar composites intended for photocatalytic applications

Castilla-Caballero, D., Hernández‐Ramírez, A., Vázquez‐Rodríguez, S., Colina–Márquez, J., Machuca‐Martínez, F., Barraza, J., Roa-Espinosa, A., Medina-Guerrero, A., & Gunasekaran, S. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.110274 · Cited by 45

Use of carbon dioxide as a reaction medium in the thermo-chemical process for the enhanced generation of syngas and tuning adsorption ability of biochar

Cho, D.-W., Kwon, E. E., & Song, H. (2016) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2016.03.027 · Cited by 43

A study of torrefied cardboard characterization and applications: Composition, oxidation kinetics and methane adsorption

Delgado, B., González, D. L., Godbout, S., Lagacé, R., Giroir‐Fendler, A., & Ramírez, A. A. (2017) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.03.119 · Cited by 43

Insights into the attenuated sorption of organic compounds on black carbon aged in soil

Luo, L., Lv, J., Chen, Z., Huang, R., & Zhang, S. (2017) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2017.09.010 · Cited by 44

Closing nutrient cycles with biochar- from filtration to fertilizer

Barber, S. T., Yin, J., Draper, K., & Trabold, T. A. (2018) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.06.136 · Cited by 43

Assessing arsenic redox state evolution in solution and solid phase during As(III) sorption onto chemically-treated sewage sludge digestate biochars

Wongrod, S., Simon, S., van Hullebusch, E. D., Lens, P. N. L., & Guibaud, G. (2018) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2018.12.056 · Cited by 46

An Overview of Magnetic Material: Preparation and Adsorption Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater

Ruthiraan, M., Mubarak, N. M., Abdullah, E. C., Khalid, M., Nizamuddin, S., Walvekar, R., & Karri, R. R. (2019) · Nanotechnology in the life sciences · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-16439-3_8 · Cited by 43

Evaluation of corrugated cardboard biochar as reinforcing fiber on properties, biodegradability and weatherability of wood-plastic composites

Wang, X., Sotoudehniakarani, F., Yu, Z., Morrell, J. J., Cappellazzi, J., & McDonald, A. G. (2019) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.108955 · Cited by 45

A review on potential of biohydrogen generation through waste decomposition technologies

Chai, Y. H., Mohamed, M., Cheng, Y. W., Chin, B. L. F., Yiin, C. L., Yusup, S. B., & Lam, M. K. (2021) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-021-01333-z · Cited by 46

Metolachlor-adsorption on the walnut shell biochar modified by the fulvic acid and citric acid in water

Liu, L., Fang, W., Meng, Y., Li, X., Wang, X., & Dai, Y. (2021) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2021.106238 · Cited by 41

Removal of Acid Yellow 11 dye using a novel modified biochar derived from watermelon peels

El-Nemr, M. A., Abdelmonem, N., Ismail, I., Ragab, S., & Nemr, A. E. (2020) · Desalination and Water Treatment · doi:10.5004/dwt.2020.26207 · Cited by 42

Review of biochar as a novel carrier for anammox process: Material, performance and mechanisms

Wang, Z., Gu, Z., Yang, Y., Dai, B., & Xia, S. (2022) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.103277 · Cited by 42

Progress and development of biochar as a catalyst for hydrogen production

Mishra, R., Shu, C., Ong, H. C., Gollakota, A. R. K., & Kumar, S. (2024) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143853 · Cited by 42

Response of CaCl2-extractable heavy metals, polychlorinated biphenyls, and microbial communities to biochar amendment in naturally contaminated soils

Liu, W., Wang, S., Lin, P., Sun, H., Hou, J., Zuo, Q., & Huo, R. (2015) · Journal of Soils and Sediments · doi:10.1007/s11368-015-1218-z · Cited by 42

Banana Peduncle Biochar: Characteristics and Adsorption of Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solution

Karim, A. A., Kumar, M., Mohapatra, S., Panda, C. R., & Singh, A. (2015) · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · doi:10.9734/irjpac/2015/16163 · Cited by 42

Impact of biochar produced from post-harvest residue on the adsorption behavior of diesel oil on loess soil

Jiang, Y., Sun, H., Uwamungu, J. Y., Li, H., & Hu, X. F. (2015) · Environmental Geochemistry and Health · doi:10.1007/s10653-015-9712-1 · Cited by 43

Poultry Litter Biochar: An Approach towards Poultry Litter Management – A Review

Shakya, A., & Agarwal, T. (2017) · International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences · doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2017.610.314 · Cited by 46

Optimization of ceramic waste filter for bathroom greywater treatment using central composite design (CCD)

Mohamed, R. M. S. R., Al-Gheethi, A. A. S., Oyekanmi, A. A., Sainudin, M. S., Bakar, S. A., & Kassim, A. H. M. (2018) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2018.02.006 · Cited by 42

Removal of organic dyes and metal ions by cross-linked graft copolymers of cellulose obtained from the agricultural residue

Kumar, R., Sharma, R. K., & Singh, A. P. (2018) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2018.09.021 · Cited by 42

Synthesis and Zn(II) modification of hierarchical porous carbon materials from petroleum pitch for effective adsorption of organic dyes

Zhang, C., Li, Y., Li, Y., Zhang, W., Wang, X., He, X., & Yu, M. (2018) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.10.164 · Cited by 42

Enhanced nitrogen removal in biochar-added surface flow constructed wetlands: dealing with seasonal variation in the north China

Li, J., Fan, J., Liu, D., Hu, Z., & Zhang, J. (2018) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-018-3895-9 · Cited by 42

Immobilization of Hg(II) on high-salinity Spirulina residue-induced biochar from aqueous solutions: Sorption and transformation mechanisms by the dual-mode isotherms

Ge, Y., Zhu, S., Chang, J., Jin, C., & Ho, S. (2020) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115087 · Cited by 42

Engineered Magnetic Carbon-Based Adsorbents for the Removal of Water Priority Pollutants: An Overview

Reynel‐Ávila, H. E., Camacho-Aguilar, K. I., Bonilla‐Petriciolet, A., Mendoza‐Castillo, D. I., González-Ponce, H. A., & Trejo-Valencia, R. (2021) · Adsorption Science & Technology · doi:10.1155/2021/9917444 · Cited by 45

Adsorptive Removal of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals from Aqueous Solutions: a Review

Adegoke, K. A., Olagunju, A. O., Alagbada, T. C., Alao, O. C., Adesina, M. O., Afolabi, I. C., Adegoke, R. O., & Bello, O. S. (2022) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-021-05405-8 · Cited by 44

Temperature-tuned fish-scale biochar with two-dimensional homogeneous porous structure: A promising uranium extractant

Xia, D., Liu, Y., Cheng, X., Gu, P., Chen, Q., & Zhang, Z. (2022) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.153136 · Cited by 43

Can biochar addition improve the sustainability of intermittent aerated constructed wetlands for treating wastewater containing heavy metals?

Feng, L., He, S., Zhao, W., Ding, J., Liu, J., Zhao, Q., & Wei, L. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.136636 · Cited by 42

Adsorption test using ultra-fine materials on heavy metals removal

Wibowo, Y. G., Safitri, H., Ramadan, B. S., & Sudibyo (2022) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2022.101149 · Cited by 43

A novel pseudo-multicomponent isoconversional approach for the estimation of kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of potato stalk thermal degradation

Nawaz, A., & Kumar, P. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128846 · Cited by 41

Biochar production from microalgae: a new sustainable approach to wastewater treatment based on a circular economy

Costa, J. A. V., Zaparoli, M., Cassuriaga, A. P. A., Cardias, B. B., Vaz, B. D. S., de Morais, M. G., & Moreira, J. B. (2023) · Enzyme and Microbial Technology · doi:10.1016/j.enzmictec.2023.110281 · Cited by 41

Development of organic–inorganic hybrid beads from sepiolite and cellulose for effective adsorption of malachite green

Jiang, X. Y., Wang, S.-D., Ge, L., Lin, F., Lu, Q., Wang, T., Huang, B., & Lu, B. (2017) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c7ra06351b · Cited by 41

Enhanced adsorption of hexavalent chromium by a biochar derived from ramie biomass (Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.) modified with β-cyclodextrin/poly(L-glutamic acid)

Jiang, L., Liu, S., Liu, Y., Zeng, G., Guo, Y., Yin, Y., Cai, X., Zhou, L., Tan, X., & Huang, X. (2017) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-017-9833-4 · Cited by 41

Potential of Biochar for the Remediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil

Shakya, A., & Agarwal, T. (2020) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-40997-5_4 · Cited by 41

Modification of pyrogenic carbons for phosphate sorption through binding of a cationic polymer

Wang, Z., Bakshi, S., Li, C., Parikh, S. J., Hsieh, H.-S., & Pignatello, J. J. (2020) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2020.06.054 · Cited by 44

Fabrication and evaluation of silica embedded and zerovalent iron composited biochars for arsenate removal from water

Ahmad, M., Usman, A. R. A., Hussain, Q., Al-Farraj, A. S. F., Tsang, Y. F., Bundschuh, J., & Al-Wabel, M. I. (2020) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115256 · Cited by 41

Bibliometric analysis of the evolution of biochar research trends and scientific production

Abdeljaoued, E., Brulé, M., Tayibi, S., Manolakos, D., Oukarroum, A., Monlau, F., & Barakat, A. (2020) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-020-01969-x · Cited by 43

Anchoring Al- and/or Mg-oxides to magnetic biochars for Co-uptake of arsenate and fluoride from water

Shen, Z., Jin, J., Fu, J., Yang, M., & Li, F. (2021) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112898 · Cited by 41

A comprehensive review on transforming lignocellulosic materials into biocarbon and its utilization for composites applications.

Chen, N., & Pilla, S. (2021) · Composites Part C Open Access · doi:10.1016/j.jcomc.2021.100225 · Cited by 43

Biochar-advanced thermocatalytic salvaging of the waste disposable mask with the production of hydrogen and mono-aromatic hydrocarbons

Wang, C., Zou, R., Lei, H., Qian, M., Lin, X., Mateo, W., Wang, L., Zhang, X., & Ruan, R. R. (2021) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.128080 · Cited by 42

Structural characteristics of dissolved black carbon and its interactions with organic and inorganic contaminants: A critical review

Hameed, R., Li, G., Son, Y., Fang, H., Kim, T., Zhu, C., Feng, Y., Zhang, L., Abbas, A., Zhao, X. Y., et al. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162210 · Cited by 41

Characterization of bio-oil and biochar from high-temperature pyrolysis of sewage sludge

Chen, H., Zhai, Y., Xu, B., Xiang, B., Zhu, L. P., Qiu, L., Liu, X., Li, C., & Zeng, G. (2014) · Environmental Technology · doi:10.1080/09593330.2014.952343 · Cited by 40

Process optimization of Mn and H2S removals from POME using an enhanced empty fruit bunch (EFB)-based adsorbent produced by pyrolysis

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