A review of biochar-based catalysts for chemical synthesis, biofuel production, and pollution control

Characteristics of hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin pyrolysis

Yang, H., Yan, R., Chen, H., Lee, D. H., & Zheng, C. (2007) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2006.12.013 · Cited by 8,155

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

Dynamic Molecular Structure of Plant Biomass-Derived Black Carbon (Biochar)

Keiluweit, M., Nico, P. S., Johnson, M. G., & Kleber, M. (2010) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es9031419 · Cited by 3,230

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

Mohan, D., Sarswat, A., Ok, Y. S., & Pittman, C. U. (2014) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2014.01.120 · Cited by 2,313

Application of biochar for the removal of pollutants from aqueous solutions

Tan, X., Liu, Y., Zeng, G., Wang, X., Hu, X., Gu, Y., & Yang, Z. (2015) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.12.058 · Cited by 2,081

Hydrothermal carbonization of biomass residuals: A comparative review of the chemistry, processes and applications of wet and dry pyrolysis

Libra, J. A., Ro, K. S., Kammann, C., Funke, A., Berge, N. D., Neubauer, Y., Titirici, M.-M., Fühner, C., Bens, O., Kern, J., et al. (2011) · Biofuels · doi:10.4155/bfs.10.81 · Cited by 1,756

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

Catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to fine chemicals and fuels

Zhou, C.-H., Xia, X., Lin, C.-X., Tong, D.-S., & Beltramini, J. (2011) · Chemical Society Reviews · doi:10.1039/c1cs15124j · Cited by 1,420

A review of biochar as a low-cost adsorbent for aqueous heavy metal removal

Inyang, M. I., Gao, B., Yao, Y., Xue, Y., Zimmerman, A., Mosa, A., Pullammanappallil, P., Ok, Y. S., & Cao, X. (2016) · Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1080/10643389.2015.1096880 · Cited by 1,397

Engineered/designer biochar for contaminant removal/immobilization from soil and water: Potential and implication of biochar modification

Rajapaksha, A. U., Chen, S. S., Tsang, D. C. W., Zhang, M., Vithanage, M., Mandal, S., Gao, B., Bolan, N. S., & Ok, Y. S. (2016) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.01.043 · Cited by 1,322

Study of glucose isomerisation to fructose over three heterogeneous carbon-based aluminium-impregnated catalysts

Xiong, X., Yu, I. K. M., Tsang, D. C. W., Chen, L., Su, Z., Hu, C., Luo, G., Zhang, S., Ok, Y. S., & Clark, J. H. (2020) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122378 · Cited by 28

Sustainable Carbon as Efficient Support for Metal-Based Nanocatalyst: Applications in Energy Harvesting and Storage

Buaki-Sogó, M., Zubizarreta, L., García-Pellicer, M., & Quijano-López, A. (2020) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules25143123 · Cited by 28

Optimization of syngas production from co-gasification of palm oil decanter cake and alum sludge: An RSM approach with char characterization

Abioye, K. J., Harun, N. Y., Sufian, S. B., Yusuf, M., Jagaba, A. H., Waqas, S., Ayodele, B. V., Kamyab, H., Alam, M., Gupta, M., et al. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.118027 · Cited by 28

Co-pyrolysis of alkali-fused fly ash and corn stover to synthesize biochar composites for remediating lead-contaminated soil

Ma, Y., Shang, X., Zhang, Y., Chen, W., Gao, Y., Guo, J., Zheng, H., & Xing, B. (2024) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2024.118938 · Cited by 26

Novel assembly of BiVO4@N-Biochar nanocomposite for efficient detoxification of triclosan

Wei, X., Xu, X., Yang, X., Liu, Z., Naraginti, S., Sen, L., Weidi, S., & Buwei, L. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134292 · Cited by 26

Dry torrefaction and continuous thermochemical conversion for upgrading agroforestry waste into eco-friendly energy carriers: Current progress and future prospect

Sun, S., Wang, Q., Wang, X., Wu, C., Zhang, X., Bai, J., & Sun, B. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167061 · Cited by 26

Chemical and enzymatic hydrolysis of waste wheat bran to sugars and their simultaneous biocatalytic conversion to valuable carotenoids and lipids

Fidio, N. D., Carmassi, L., Kasmiarti, G., Fulignati, S., Licursi, D., Galletti, A. M. R., & Antonetti, C. (2024) · Catalysis Today · doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2024.114941 · Cited by 27

Phosphate adsorption improvement using a novel adsorbent by CaFe/LDH supported onto CO2 activated biochar

Missau, J., Rodrigues, M. A. S., Bertuol, D. A., & Tanabe, E. H. (2022) · Water Science and Technology · doi:10.2166/wst.2022.332 · Cited by 25

Removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from water by sludge-based biochar modified by montmorillonite coupled with nano zero-valent iron

Xu, D., Fan, X., Chen, Q., Qiao, S., Zhang, J., Yang, Y., Wang, H., Zhang, L., & Hou, J. (2022) · Water Science & Technology · doi:10.2166/wst.2022.077 · Cited by 25

Towards an Eco-Friendly Coffee Rust Control: Compilation of Natural Alternatives from a Nutritional and Antifungal Perspective

Castillo, N. E. T., Acosta, Y. A., Parra-Arroyo, L., Martínez-Prado, M. A., Rivas-Galindo, V. M., Iqbal, H. M. N., Bonaccorso, A. D., Melchor-Martínez, E. M., & Parra‐Saldívar, R. (2022) · Plants · doi:10.3390/plants11202745 · Cited by 29

Potentially migrating and residual components of biochar: Effects on phosphorus adsorption performance and storage capacity of black soil

Xue, P., Hou, R., Fu, Q., Li, T., Wang, J., Zhou, W., Shen, W., Su, Z., & Wang, Y. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139250 · Cited by 25

When biochar meets iron mineral: An opportunity to achieve enhanced performance in treating toxic metal(loid)s and refractory organics

Zhong, H., Feng, Z., Luo, Y., Zheng, Y., Luo, Z., Peng, T., Chen, Y., & Song, B. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128022 · Cited by 25

Ultrasound-Ionic Liquid Pretreatment Enhanced Conversion of the Sugary Food Waste to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural in Ionic Liquid/Solid Acid Catalyst System

Ji, Q., Yu, X., Yagoub, A. E. A., Li, M., Fakayode, O. A., Yan, D. M., Zhou, C., & Chen, L. (2019) · Catalysis Letters · doi:10.1007/s10562-019-03059-0 · Cited by 25

Microwave-assisted synthesis of bifunctional magnetic solid acid for hydrolyzing cellulose to prepare nanocellulose

Zhao, Y., Lei, H., Liu, Y., Ruan, R. R., Qian, M., Huo, E., Zhang, Q., Huang, Z., Lin, X., Wang, C., et al. (2020) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138751 · Cited by 25

Prospects of novel heterogeneous base catalysts and nanocatalysts in achieving sustainable biodiesel production

Rathod, D. R., Karkal, S. S., Jamadar, A. S., Hashem, A. M. A., Suresh, P. V., Shivaramu, M. S., & Kudre, T. G. (2023) · International Journal of Green Energy · doi:10.1080/15435075.2023.2228886 · Cited by 24

Carbon sequestering biochar incorporated cementitious composites: Evaluation of hygrothermal, mechanical and durability characteristics

Rupasinghe, M., Zhang, Z., Mendis, P. A., & Sofi, M. (2024) · Cement and Concrete Composites · doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105864 · Cited by 24

Transformation of nitrogen during microalgae model compounds liquefaction in sub-/supercritical ethanol

Zhang, C., Gong, X., Peng, Y., Feng, T., & Li, X. (2021) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122616 · Cited by 24

Overview of hazardous waste treatment and stabilization/solidification technology

Xiong, X., Zhang, Y., Wang, L., & Tsang, D. C. W. (2022) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-824004-5.00031-1 · Cited by 24

Mitigation of hazardous toluene via ozone-catalyzed oxidation using MnOx/Sawdust biochar catalyst

Sun, J. X., Kim, Y., Lee, I. H., Choi, Y. J., Rhee, G. H., Song, H., Jeon, B., Lam, S. S., Khan, M. A., Lin, K. A., et al. (2022) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119920 · Cited by 24

Novel synthesis of activated biochar-supported catalysts for pyrolysis of cardboard waste derived from express package

Shen, Y., & Chen, L. (2022) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2022.126136 · Cited by 24

Glucose isomerization catalyzed by swollen cellulose derived aluminum-hydrochar

Liu, J., Zhang, X., Yang, L., Danhassan, U. A., Zhang, S., Yang, M., Sheng, K., & Zhang, X. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146037 · Cited by 24

Biochar Development as a Catalyst and Its Application

Akpasi, S. O., Anekwe, I. M. S., Adedeji, J. A., & Kiambi, S. L. (2022) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.105439 · Cited by 23

Response surface methodology and artificial neural network modelling of palm oil decanter cake and alum sludge co-gasification for syngas (CO+H2) production

Abioye, K. J., Harun, N. Y., Arshad, U., Sufian, S. B., Yusuf, M., Jagaba, A. H., Ighalo, J. O., Al‐Kahtani, A. A., Kamyab, H., Kumar, A., et al. (2024) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.06.397 · Cited by 23

Synthesis and optimization of TiO2-biochar composite for degradation of Basic Blue 41 dye in textile wastewater using response surface methodology

Abdu, M., Babaee, S., Worku, A., Diale, P. P., Msagati, T. A. M., & Fito, J. (2025) · Inorganic Chemistry Communications · doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2025.114078 · Cited by 22

Facile one-pot synthesis of functional hydrochar catalyst for biomass valorization

Liu, J., Yang, L., Shuang, E., Jin, C., Gong, C., Sheng, K., & Zhang, X. (2022) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123172 · Cited by 22

Jet fuel-range hydrocarbon production from catalytic pyrolysis of low-density polyethylene by metal-loaded activated carbon

Li, P., Pan, H., Wan, K., Shichang, Z., Zhang, Z., Hong, D., & Zhang, Y. (2022) · Sustainable Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1039/d2se00129b · Cited by 22

Unusual cases of chronic intoxication by vitamin D

Chiricone, D., Santo, N. G. D., & Círillo, M. (2003) · Journal of Nephrology · doi:10.1093/joneph/16.6.917 · Cited by 22

Sustainable management of spent coffee grounds: applications, decompositions techniques and structural analysis

Saxena, R., Laddha, H., & Bhoi, R. G. (2024) · Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management · doi:10.1007/s10163-024-02113-3 · Cited by 21

The Potential of Biogenic Materials as Sustainable and Environmentally Benign Alternatives to Conventional Adsorbents for Dyes Removal: A Review

Mihai, S., Bondarev, A., & Necula, M. (2025) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr13020589 · Cited by 21

Selective fungal pretreatment favored pyrolysis products of wheat straw based on pyrolytic polygeneration system

Zhang, J., Wang, L., Ni, H., Shi, Q., Zhang, X., Yu, H., & Ma, F. (2021) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2021.106749 · Cited by 21

Enhanced oxidation and removal of As(Ⅲ) from water using biomass-derived porous carbon-supported nZVI with high iron utilization and fast adsorption

Li, X., Wang, C., Chen, X., Li, D., & Jin, Q. Y. (2022) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.109038 · Cited by 21

3-(Sulfamic acid)-propyltriethoxysilane on biochar nanoparticles as a practical, biocompatible, recyclable and chemoselective nanocatalyst in organic reactions

Emad-Abbas, N., Naji, J., Moradi, P., & Kikhavani, T. (2024) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d4ra02265c · Cited by 21

Pd@magnetic Carbon Dot Immobilized on the Cyclodextrin Nanosponges ‐ Biochar Hybrid as an Efficient Hydrogenation Catalyst

Sadjadi, S., Heravi, M. M., Mohammadi, L., & Malmir, M. (2019) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.201901451 · Cited by 21

Efficient One Pot Synthesis of Phenylimidazo[1,2‐ a ]pyridine Derivatives using Multifunctional Copper Catalyst Supported on β‐Cyclodextrin Functionalized Magnetic Graphene oxide

Bahadorikhalili, S., Malek, K., & Mahdavi, M. R. (2020) · Applied Organometallic Chemistry · doi:10.1002/aoc.5913 · Cited by 21

Development of biochar from the refuse derived fuel (RDF) through organic / inorganic sludge mixed with rice straw and coconut shell

Shangdiar, S., Lin, Y., Cheng, P.-C., Chou, F.-C., & Wu, W.-D. (2020) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2020.119151 · Cited by 21

Quantitative analysis of feedstock structural properties can help to produce willow biochar with homogenous pore system

Rasa, K., Viherä‐Aarnio, A., Rytkönen, P., Hyväluoma, J., Kaseva, J., Suhonen, H., & Jyske, T. M. (2021) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113475 · Cited by 20

The Role of Sulfated Materials for Biodiesel Production from Cheap Raw Materials

Lowe, B., Gardy, J., & Hassanpour, A. (2022) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal12020223 · Cited by 20

Nanobiochar—a green catalyst for wastewater remediation

Goswami, S., Kushwaha, A., Goswami, L., Gupta, N. R., Kumar, V., Bhan, U., Reddy, B. S., & Tripathi, K. M. (2022) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-85148-0.00010-5 · Cited by 20

Modified MgH2 Hydrogen Storage Properties Based on Grapefruit Peel-Derived Biochar

Zhang, J., Hou, Q., Guo, X., & Yang, X. (2022) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal12050517 · Cited by 20

Conversion of novel tannery sludge-derived biochar/TiO2 nanocomposite for efficient removal of Cr (VI) under UV light: photocatalytic performance and mechanism insight

Mohanapriya, V., & Jeyadharmarajan, J. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-022-24124-z · Cited by 20

Removal of Pb(II) and phosphorus in water by γ-Al2O3/biochar

Zhou, T., Lu, L., Tao, S., & Ma, Y. (2023) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-023-27416-0 · Cited by 20

Spent-coffee grounds-derived biochar-supported heterogeneous photocatalyst: a performance evaluation and mechanistic approach for the degradation of pentachlorophenol

Changotra, R., Rajput, H., Yang, J., Dasog, M., & He, Q. S. (2023) · RSC Sustainability · doi:10.1039/d3su00153a · Cited by 21

Treatment of textile wastewater using carbon-based nanomaterials as adsorbents: a review

Ingrassia, E. B., Lemos, E. S., & Escudero, L. B. (2023) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-023-28908-9 · Cited by 21

Selective conversion of furfuryl alcohol to levulinic acid by SO3H-containing silica nanoflower in GVL/H2O system

Wang, R., Shen, F., Tang, Y., Guo, H., Smith, R. L., & Qi, X. (2021) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2021.02.064 · Cited by 20

Biochar: a high performance and renewable basic carbocatalyst for facilitating room temperature synthesis of 4H-benzo[h]chromene and pyranopyrazoles in water

Khalili, D., Ramjerdi, A. A., Boostani, H. R., & Ghaderi, A. (2024) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-023-00286-y · Cited by 19

Eco-friendly Catalysts Revolutionizing Energy and Environmental Applications: An Overview

Hussain, A., Ghaffar, I., Sattar, S., Muneeb, M., Hasan, A., & Deepanraj, B. (2024) · Topics in Catalysis · doi:10.1007/s11244-024-01976-y · Cited by 19

A critical review on emerging industrial applications of chars from thermal treatment of biosolids

Marzbali, M. H., Hakeem, I. G., Ngo, T., Balu, R., Jena, M. K., Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Sharma, A., Choudhury, N. R., Batstone, D. J., & Shah, K. V. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122341 · Cited by 19

Tailoring acidity and porosity of alumina catalysts via transition metal doping for glucose conversion in biorefinery

Yu, I. K. M., Hanif, A., Tsang, D. C. W., Yip, A. C. K., Lin, K. A., Gao, B., Ok, Y. S., Poon, C. S., & Shang, J. (2019) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135414 · Cited by 19

Review on Biochar Upgrading Methods for Its Application in Thermochemical Conversion Processes and Critical Materials Recovery

Danesh, P., Prussi, M., Salimbeni, A., Negro, V., & Chiaramonti, D. (2025) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su172210194 · Cited by 20

The increasing risk of ammonia volatilization in farmland from the recovery product of magnesium-modified biochar after nitrogen and phosphorus adsorption

Li, Y., Tan, M., Gong, F., Wu, Q., & Chi, D. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166575 · Cited by 18

Synthesis, characterization, and structural studies of biochar capped magnetic iron oxide and its potentials as adsorbents for organic dyes

Ajibade, P. A., & Nnadozie, E. C. (2023) · Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100473 · Cited by 18

The synthesis of biochar from biomass waste recycling and its surface modification for immobilization of a new Cu complex as a reusable nanocatalyst in the homoselective synthesis of tetrazoles

Alekasir, M., Heydarian, S., & Tahmasbi, B. (2024) · Research on Chemical Intermediates · doi:10.1007/s11164-024-05252-2 · Cited by 18

Pyrolysis of biomass harvested from heavy-metal contaminated area: Characteristics of bio-oils and biochars from batch-wise one-stage and continuous two-stage pyrolysis

Park, K.-B., Chae, D.-Y., Fini, E. H., & Kim, J.-S. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141715 · Cited by 18

Production, Characterization and Alternative Applications of Biochar

Ngan, A., Jia, C. Q., & Tong, S. (2019) · Biofuels and biorefineries · doi:10.1007/978-981-13-3768-0_5 · Cited by 18

Aqueous Choline Chloride/γ‐Valerolactone as Ternary Green Solvent Enhance Al(III)‐Catalyzed Hydroxymethylfurfural Production from Rice Waste

Ji, Q., Yu, X., Chen, L., Yagoub, A. E. A., & Zhou, C. (2020) · Energy Technology · doi:10.1002/ente.202000597 · Cited by 18

Citrus limetta fruit waste management by liquefaction using hydrogen-donor solvent

Acharya, S., & Kishore, N. (2022) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d2ra06085j · Cited by 17

A review on the adsorption of volatile organic compounds by biomass-based porous carbon (BPC) and its mechanism

Yang, H., Liang, G., Sun, X., & Wu, S. (2024) · Carbon letters · doi:10.1007/s42823-024-00766-6 · Cited by 17

Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of furfural residue in a continuously operated auger reactor: Characterization and analyses of condensates and non-condensable gases

Kang, Q., Xiao, M., Siyal, A. A., Liu, Y., Ran, C., Deng, Z., Fu, J., Ao, W., Song, Y., & Dai, J. (2019) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2019.116103 · Cited by 17

Metal‐Loaded Biochar for the Removal of Arsenic from Water: A Critical Review on Overall Effectiveness, Governing Mechanisms, and Influential Factors

Srivastava, V., Karim, A. V., Babu, D. S., Nidheesh, P. V., Kumar, M. S., & Gao, B. (2022) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.202200504 · Cited by 17

Functionalized biochar catalysts: Advancing green chemistry in synthesis of O- and N-heterocycles

Khan, N., Gupta, A., Ahamad, S., Hussain, M. K., Khan, M. U., & Siddiqui, Z. N. (2025) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2025.122136 · Cited by 16

On the Carbon Abatement Potential and Economic Viability of Biochar Production Systems

You, S., & Wang, X. (2018) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-811729-3.00020-0 · Cited by 19

Controlled synthesis of innovative carbon-based CaO2 materials with boosted oxygen release performance in the aqueous environment

Shen, C., Wu, G., Sun, J., Hou, J., Sun, H., Ding, K., Liu, W., & Zhang, S. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.109616 · Cited by 16

Biochar-assisted gasification of raw biomass: a review on the reactivity and synergistic effect on tar reforming

Zahra, A. C. A., Alahakoon, A. M. Y. W., Zhu, L., Prakoso, T., Abudula, A., & Guan, G. (2025) · Resources Chemicals and Materials · doi:10.1016/j.recm.2025.100115 · Cited by 14

Lignin chemistry and valorization

Nasrollahzadeh, M., Nezafat, Z., & Shafiei, N. (2021) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-822108-2.00011-9 · Cited by 17

Combined toxicity of Cd and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid on the earthworm Eisenia andrei under biochar amendment

Boughattas, I., Zitouni, N., Mkhinini, M., Missawi, O., Helaoui, S., Hattab, S., Mokni, M., Bousserrhıne, N., & Bannı, M. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-022-24628-8 · Cited by 16

Design approach for the sustainable synthesis of sulfonated biomass-derived hydrochars and pyrochars for the production of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural

Licursi, D., Galletti, A. M. R., Bertini, B., Ardemani, L., Scotti, N., Fidio, N. D., Fulignati, S., & Antonetti, C. (2023) · Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy · doi:10.1016/j.scp.2023.101216 · Cited by 16

Banana, pineapple, cassava and sugarcane residue biochars cannot mitigate ammonia volatilization from latosols in tropical farmland

Zhao, Y., Zhai, P., Li, B., Jin, X., Liang, Z., Yang, S., Li, C., & Li, C. (2022) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153427 · Cited by 15

A novel nano-cerium oxide functionalized biochar composite for degradation of organic dye: insight of the photocatalysis mechanism

Luo, K., Jiang, S., Yang, Z., Li, X., Pang, Y., & Yang, Q. X. (2024) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-024-32828-7 · Cited by 15

Catalytic Valorization of Expired Fructan-Rich Food into the Biofuel 5-Ethoxymethylfurfural via a Restaurant Food Waste-Derived Carbonaceous Solid Acid

Zhang, L., Tian, L., Xi, G., Sun, R., & Zhao, X. (2019) · Waste and Biomass Valorization · doi:10.1007/s12649-019-00904-6 · Cited by 15

The impact of pyrolysis temperature on physicochemical properties and pulmonary toxicity of tobacco stem micro-biochar

Chen, Y., Chen, K., Lin, J., Huang, S.-W., Chen, H.-H., Lin, K. A., & Lin, C. (2020) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128349 · Cited by 15

Biochar modification with hematite and goethite as efficient persulfate activation catalysts for sulfamethoxazole degradation: one-step biochar synthesis method and solution matrix effect on sulfamethoxazole removal kinetics

Sharma, H. C., Chen, H., & Chandel, A. K. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-022-21743-4 · Cited by 15

Polarity reversal for enhanced in-situ electrochemical synthesis of H2O2 over banana-peel derived biochar cathode for water remediation

Ansari, M. N., Sarrouf, S., Ehsan, M. F., Manzoor, S., Ashiq, M. N., & Alshawabkeh, A. N. (2023) · Electrochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142351 · Cited by 15

Modelling, optimization and characterization of carbon black derived from waste tyre pyrolysis

Ore, O. T., & Adebiyi, F. M. (2025) · Discover Materials · doi:10.1007/s43939-025-00193-y · Cited by 14

Perspective on Sustainable Solutions for Mitigating Off-Gassing of Volatile Organic Compounds in Asphalt Composites

Mousavi, M., Akbarzadeh, V., Kazemi, M., Deng, S., & Fini, E. H. (2025) · Journal of Composites Science · doi:10.3390/jcs9070353 · Cited by 14

Pre- and post-pyrolysis effects on iron impregnation of ultrasound pre-treated softwood biochar for potential catalysis applications

Peter, A., Chabot, B., & Loranger, É. (2021) · SN Applied Sciences · doi:10.1007/s42452-021-04636-y · Cited by 14

PANF supported polymeric ionic liquids: Amphiphilic microenvironment for efficient preparation of biodiesel

Bai, L., Wang, L., Liu, Y., Liu, Z., & Ying, A. (2023) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2023.127791 · Cited by 14

Biochar revolution: Harnessing pyrolysis for climate resilience and circular environmental solutions

Ouahabi, H. E., Bayessi, O., Mouaky, A., Hirt, A., & Rachidi, S. (2026) · Carbon Trends · doi:10.1016/j.cartre.2026.100628 · Cited by 14

Facile demineralization of biochar and its catalytic upgrading of bio-oil from fast pyrolysis of bagasse

Zhang, S., Wu, Y., Wang, Y., Zhong, M., Wang, G., Ban, Y., Zhao, S., Hu, H., & Jin, L. (2023) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128714 · Cited by 13

Catalytic combustion of methyl butanoate over HZSM-5 zeolites

Zhai, Y., Feng, B., Meng, Q., Ao, C., Qian, S., & Zhang, L. (2021) · Chemical Communications · doi:10.1039/d0cc07308c · Cited by 13

Biomass-Based Photocatalysts for Environmental Applications

Pang, Y. L., Lim, C. W., Shak, K. P. Y., Lim, S., Cheam, W. C., Koo, C. H., & Abdullah, A. Z. (2019) · Environmental chemistry for a sustainable world · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-12619-3_3 · Cited by 13

Activated Carbons from Fast Pyrolysis Biochar as Novel Catalysts for the Post-Treatment of Pyrolysis Vapors, Studied by Analytical Pyrolysis

Ohra‐aho, T., Lindfors, C., Lehtonen, J. S., Tamminen, T., & Siipola, V. (2020) · C – Journal of Carbon Research · doi:10.3390/c6040065 · Cited by 13

Glossary of terms used in biochar research (IUPAC Technical Report)

Bilias, F., Sewu, D. D., Woo, S. H., Anastopoulos, I. P., VERHEIJEN, F. G. A., Lehmann, J. C., Teixeira, W. G., Gasparatos, D., Draper, K., & Kalderis, D. (2024) · Pure and Applied Chemistry · doi:10.1515/pac-2021-0106 · Cited by 16

Hydrochar from Pine Needles as a Green Alternative for Catalytic Electrodes in Energy Applications

Marrocchi, A., Cerza, E., Chandrasekaran, S., Sgreccia, E., Kaciulis, S., Vaccaro, L., Syahputra, S., Vacandio, F., Knauth, P., & Vona, M. L. D. (2024) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules29143286 · Cited by 12

Harnessing Biochar for Sustainable Horticulture: Strategies to Cope with Abiotic Stress

Lentini, M., Ciriello, M., Rouphael, Y., Campana, E., Vaccari, F. P., & Pascale, S. D. (2025) · Horticulturae · doi:10.3390/horticulturae11010073 · Cited by 12

Hydrogen production from catalytic steam-gasification of biomass using char and char-supported iron catalysts

Cao, Y., Bai, Y., & Du, J. H. (2025) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2025.102031 · Cited by 12

Advancing carbon sequestration in engineered cementitious composites: Incorporating slag and pyrolysis-enhanced biochar for net-zero emissions

Ghazouani, N., Selmi, A., Ouni, M. H. E., & Raza, A. (2025) · Journal of Building Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2025.112876 · Cited by 12

Selective hydrodeoxygenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone over Ru supported on functionalized carbon nanofibers

Bounoukta, C. E., Megías‐Sayago, C., Rendón, N., Ammari, F., Penkova, A., Ivanova, S., Centeno, M. Á., & Odriozola, J. A. (2023) · Sustainable Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1039/d2se01503j · Cited by 12

Biochar as Sustainable Reinforcement for Polymer Composites

Vivekanandhan, S. (2019) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-803581-8.11290-1 · Cited by 12

Engineered Biochar: Novel Silver Loading onto Biochar Using Agri-waste Extract Assisted by LED Light for Catalyst and Antibacterial Capabilities

Moreno, E., Gualle, A., Vizuete, K. S., Debut, A., Orejuela-Escobar, L. M., & Ponce, S. (2024) · Waste and Biomass Valorization · doi:10.1007/s12649-024-02617-x · Cited by 11

RSM-based co-gasification of palm oil decanter cake and sugarcane bagasse: Syngas production and biochar characteristics

Abioye, K. J., Harun, N. Y., Yusuf, M., Kamyab, H., Ighalo, J. O., Almusattar, W., Olaoye, J. O., Olaniyan, A. M., Atif, M. M., Kumar, A., et al. (2024) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107482 · Cited by 11

A review on soil amendments for cadmium sequestration and methane emission reduction in paddy soils

Hu, H., Menhas, S., Zhu, S., & Lin, D. (2025) · Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1080/10643389.2025.2572301 · Cited by 11

A small addition of reduced graphene oxide to protect fluorosilicone rubber from thermal oxidative degradation

You, Y., Zheng, A., Wei, D., Xu, X., Guan, Y. P., & Chen, J. (2022) · Polymers for Advanced Technologies · doi:10.1002/pat.5823 · Cited by 11

Recent Advances in Biochar-based Catalysts: Air Purification and Opportunities for Industrial Upscaling

Younis, S. A., & Kim, K. (2022) · Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment · doi:10.5572/ajae.2022.117 · Cited by 12

Biomass pyrolysis for phenolic compound production: Feedstock, process, and comprehensive mechanism

Tao, X., Shi, X., Pan, Z., Zhao, X., Zhu, Z., Xu, L., Gao, S., Chen, W., & Fang, Z. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.136273 · Cited by 10

Selenium and nitrogen co-doped biochar as an efficient metal-free catalyst for oxidation of aldehydes

Abedian‐Dehaghani, N., Sadjadi, S., & Heravi, M. M. (2022) · Journal of Molecular Structure · doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133237 · Cited by 10

Converting Iraqi Hazardous Crude Oily Sludge into Value-Added Activated Carbon using KOH Activation Technique

Gheni, S. A., Mohammed, A. E., Mohammed, W. T., Abdulqader, M. A., & Habeeb, O. A. (2024) · Journal of Petroleum Research and Studies · doi:10.52716/jprs.v14i1.773 · Cited by 10

Waste to value addition: Utilization of waste corn cob from corn plant derived novel green acidic catalyst for effective synthesis of esters

Panchal, B. M., Sun, Y., Zhao, C., Wang, J., Bian, K., Zhao, Q., & Liu, B. (2024) · Energy Reports · doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2024.03.015 · Cited by 10

Novel Application of Biochar in Stormwater Harvesting

Tsang, D. C. W., Yu, I. K. M., & Xiong, X. (2018) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-811729-3.00018-2 · Cited by 10

Functionalized Biochars as Supports for Ru/C Catalysts: Tunable and Efficient Materials for γ-Valerolactone Production

Bounoukta, C. E., Megías‐Sayago, C., de Miguel, J. C. N., Ammari, F., Ivanova, S., Centeno, M. Á., & Odriozola, J. A. (2023) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano13061129 · Cited by 10

Integrated Process of Biomass Thermochemical Conversion to Obtain Pyrolytic Sugars for Biofuels and Bioproducts

Pérez, V. H., da Silva, N. R. F., Silveira, E. G., Rocha, D. C., Justo, O. R., David, G. F., Román, D. C. C., Lacerda, V., & Garcı̀a-Pèrez, M. (2020) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/9781119568858.ch13 · Cited by 10

Biochar-Based Catalysts for the Production of Chemical and Energy

Garg, U., & Azim, Y. (2024) · Sustainable materials and technology · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-4252-3_8 · Cited by 2

Biochar as Catalyst

Yadav, S., Ponnada, S., Kumari, I., & Sharma, R. K. (2024) · Sustainable materials and technology · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-6544-7_2 · Cited by 3

Biochar: Critical Review on Biochar‐Supported Catalysts for Pollutant Degradation and Sustainable Biorefinery (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 10/2020)

Kumar, M., Xiong, X., Sun, Y., Yu, I. K. M., Tsang, D. C. W., Hou, D., Gupta, J., Bhaskar, T., & Pandey, A. (2020) · Advanced Sustainable Systems · doi:10.1002/adsu.202070020 · Cited by 8

Engineered Biochar as a Catalyst

Barragán-Mantilla, S. P., Ramola, S., & Méndez, A. (2022) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-19-2488-0_15 · Cited by 1

Advances in design strategies for preparation of biochar based catalytic system for production of high value chemicals

Kumar, A., Saini, K., & Bhaskar, T. (2019) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122564 · Cited by 85