Recent developments on algal biochar production and characterization

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

Effect of process parameters on production of biochar from biomass waste through pyrolysis: A review

Tripathi, M., Sahu, J. N., & Ganesan, P. (2016) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.10.122 · Cited by 1,759

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

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

A state-of-the-art review of biomass torrefaction, densification and applications

Chen, W., Peng, J., & Bi, X. T. (2015) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2014.12.039 · Cited by 1,237

Production and characterization of slow pyrolysis biochar: influence of feedstock type and pyrolysis conditions

Ronsse, F., van Hecke, S., Dickinson, D., & Prins, W. (2013) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/gcbb.12018 · Cited by 1,000

Black perspectives for a green future: hydrothermal carbons for environment protection and energy storage

Titirici, M., White, R. J., Falco, C., & Sevilla, M. (2012) · Energy & Environmental Science · doi:10.1039/c2ee21166a · Cited by 938

Effects of feedstock type, production method, and pyrolysis temperature on biochar and hydrochar properties

Sun, Y., Gao, B., Yao, Y., Fang, J., Zhang, M., Zhou, Y., Chen, H., & Yang, L. (2014) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2013.10.081 · Cited by 854

Physical and chemical characterization of biochars derived from different agricultural residues

Jindo, K., Mizumoto, H., Sawada, Y., Sanchez-Monedero, M. A., & Sonoki, T. (2014) · Biogeosciences · doi:10.5194/bg-11-6613-2014 · Cited by 822

Macroalgae and microalgae as a potential source for commercial applications along with biofuels production: A biorefinery approach

Suganya, T., Varman, M., Masjuki, H. H., & Renganathan, S. (2016) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.11.026 · Cited by 793

Biochar derived from red algae for efficient remediation of 4-nonylphenol from marine sediments

Hung, C., Huang, C., Hsieh, S., Tsai, M., Chen, C., & Dong, C. (2020) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126916 · Cited by 88

Energy, exergy, and environmental analyses of renewable hydrogen production through plasma gasification of microalgal biomass

Kuo, P., Illathukandy, B., Wu, W., & Chang, J. (2021) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2021.120025 · Cited by 88

Influence of combined catalysts on the catalytic pyrolysis process of biomass: A systematic literature review

Bianasari, A. A., Khaled, M. S., Hoang, T., Reza, M. S., Bakar, M. S. A., & Азад, А. К. (2024) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118437 · Cited by 90

High surface area biochar from Sargassum tenerrimum as potential catalyst support for selective phenol hydrogenation

Kumar, A., Kumar, J., & Bhaskar, T. (2020) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2020.109533 · Cited by 87

Bioethanol production from acid pretreated microalgal hydrolysate using microwave-assisted heating wet torrefaction

Yu, K. L., Chen, W., Sheen, H.-K., Chang, J., Lin, C., Ong, H. C., Show, P. L., & Ling, T. C. (2020) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118435 · Cited by 87

Biochar for the Management of Nutrient Impoverished and Metal Contaminated Soils: Preparation, Applications, and Prospects

Murtaza, G., Ditta, A., Ullah, N., Usman, M., & Ahmed, Z. (2021) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-021-00514-z · Cited by 87

Biochar Production From Biomass Waste-Derived Material

Daful, A. G., & Chandraratne, M. R. (2018) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-803581-8.11249-4 · Cited by 90

The addition of biochar as a sustainable strategy for the remediation of PAH–contaminated sediments

Bianco, F., Race, M., Papirio, S., Oleszczuk, P., & Esposito, G. (2020) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128274 · Cited by 88

A review on advances in green treatment of glycerol waste with a focus on electro-oxidation pathway

Ahmad, M. S., Rahim, M. H. A., Alqahtani, T. M., Witoon, T., Lim, J. W., & Cheng, C. K. (2021) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130128 · Cited by 90

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 90

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

Waste to energy: A review of biochar production with emphasis on mathematical modelling and its applications

Ganesapillai, M., Mehta, R., Tiwari, A., Sinha, A., Bakshi, H. S., Vijayalakshmi, C., & Drewnowski, J. (2023) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14873 · Cited by 86

Isolation of C-phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis microalga using Ionic liquid based aqueous two-phase system.

Chang, Y.-K., Show, P., Lan, J., Tsai, J., & Huang, C.-R. (2018) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2018.07.138 · Cited by 74

Biochar as a Partial Cement Replacement Material for Developing Sustainable Concrete: An Overview

Tan, K., Wang, T., Zhou, Z.-H., & Qin, Y. (2021) · Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering · doi:10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0003987 · Cited by 81

Current trends in biochar application for catalytic conversion of biomass to biofuels

Kang, K., Nanda, S., & Hu, Y. (2022) · Catalysis Today · doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2022.06.033 · Cited by 82

Preparation, characterization and agri applications of biochar produced by pyrolysis of sewage sludge at different temperatures

Raj, A., Yadav, A., Arya, S., Sirohi, R., Kumar, S., Rawat, A. P., Thakur, R. S., Patel, D. K., Bahadur, L., & Pandey, A. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148722 · Cited by 81

Comparative study of pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgal species: Analysis of product yields with reaction temperature

Xia, C., Pathy, A., Paramasivan, B., Ganeshan, P., Dhamodharan, K., Juneja, A., Kumar, D., Brindhadevi, K., Kim, S.-H., & Rajendran, K. (2022) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121932 · Cited by 77

Remediation of Chromium-Contaminated Soil Based on Bacillus cereus WHX-1 Immobilized on Biochar: Cr(VI) Transformation and Functional Microbial Enrichment

Chen, Y., Wu, H., Sun, P., Liu, J., Qiao, S., Zhang, D., & Zhang, Z. (2021) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2021.641913 · Cited by 75

Pyrolysis of Spirulina platensis, Tetradesmus obliquus and Chlorella vulgaris by TG-FTIR and Py-GC/MS: Kinetic analysis and pyrolysis behaviour

Kong, W., Shen, B., Ma, J., Kong, J., Feng, S., Wang, Z., & Xiong, L. (2022) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2022.123165 · Cited by 78

Microalgae for biofuels: A review of thermochemical conversion processes and associated opportunities and challenges

Aliyu, A., Lee, J. G. M., & Harvey, A. (2021) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100694 · Cited by 76

Torrefaction of de-oiled Jatropha seed kernel biomass for solid fuel production

Gan, Y. Y., Ong, H. C., Ling, T. C., Chen, W., & Chong, C. T. (2018) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2018.12.026 · Cited by 71

Carbonaceous inserts from lignocellulosic and non-lignocellulosic sources in cement mortar: Preparation conditions and its effect on hydration kinetics and physical properties

Gupta, S., Palansooriya, K. N., Dissanayake, P. D., Ok, Y. S., & Kua, H. W. (2020) · Construction and Building Materials · doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120214 · Cited by 71

Recent Advances in Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass

Chandraratne, M. R., & Daful, A. G. (2021) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.100060 · Cited by 73

Cost breakdown indicates that biochar production from microalgae in Central Europe requires innovative cultivation procedures

Maroušek, J., Gavurová, B., & Maroušková, A. (2024) · Energy Nexus · doi:10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100335 · Cited by 70

Biochar application strategies for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons removal from soils

Valizadeh, S., Lee, S. S., Choi, Y. J., Baek, K., Jeon, B., Lin, K. A., & Park, Y. (2022) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.113599 · Cited by 71

Recent Progress and Future Perspectives for Zero Agriculture Waste Technologies: Pineapple Waste as a Case Study

Sarangi, P. K., Singh, A. K., Srivastava, R. K., & Gupta, V. K. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su15043575 · Cited by 78

Current application of seaweed waste for composting and biochar: A review

Dang, B., Ramaraj, R., Huynh, K.-P.-H., Le, M., Itayama, T., Pham, T.-T., Luan, V. H., Mai, P. T., & Tran, D. P.-H. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128830 · Cited by 74

One-step green preparation of magnetic seaweed biochar/sulfidated Fe0 composite with strengthen adsorptive removal of tetrabromobisphenol A through in situ reduction

Zhang, C., Lu, J. J., & Wu, J. (2020) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123170 · Cited by 67

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

Algae: A cutting-edge solution for enhancing soil health and accelerating carbon sequestration – A review

Gurau, S., Imran, M., & Ray, R. L. (2024) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2024.103980 · Cited by 69

Influence of different pyrolysis temperatures on chemical composition and graphite-like structure of biochar produced from biomass of green microalgae Chlorella sp

Makowska, M., & Dziosa, K. (2024) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2024.103667 · Cited by 64

Recent advance on application of biochar in remediation of heavy metal contaminated soil: Emphasis on reaction factor, immobilization mechanism and functional modification

Guo, W., Yao, X., Chen, Z., Liu, T., Wang, W., Zhang, S., Xian, J., & Wang, Y. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123212 · Cited by 63

Carbon-Supported Cobalt Nanoparticles as Catalysts for the Selective Hydrogenation of Nitroarenes to Arylamines and Pharmaceuticals

Goyal, V., Sarki, N., Singh, B., Ray, A., Poddar, M. K., Bordoloi, A., Narani, A., & Natte, K. (2020) · ACS Applied Nano Materials · doi:10.1021/acsanm.0c02254 · Cited by 62

Ultrasound assisted adsorption of reactive dye-145 by biochars from marine Chlorella sp. extracted solid waste pyrolyzed at various temperatures

Amin, M., Chetpattananondh, P., & Khan, M. N. (2020) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2020.104403 · Cited by 64

Engineered biochar for the effective sorption and remediation of emerging pollutants in the environment

Majumder, S., Sharma, P., Singh, S. P., Nadda, A. K., Sahoo, P. K., Xia, C., Sharma, S., Ganguly, R., Lam, S. S., & Kim, K. H. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.109590 · Cited by 61

A review of carbon-based hybrid materials for supercapacitors

Manfo, T. A., & Laaksonen, H. M. (2025) · New Carbon Materials · doi:10.1016/s1872-5805(25)60943-7 · Cited by 61

The magic of algae-based biochar: advantages, preparation, and applications

Tan, X., Zhang, F., Wang, H., & Ho, S. (2023) · Bioengineered · doi:10.1080/21655979.2023.2252157 · Cited by 62

Preparation and characterization of alginate-kelp biochar composite hydrogel bead for dye removal

Ohemeng‐Boahen, G., Sewu, D. D., & Woo, S. H. (2019) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-019-06421-2 · Cited by 60

Hydrothermal production of algal biochar for environmental and fertilizer applications: a review

Karthik, V., Kumar, P. S., Vo, D. N., Sindhu, J., Sneka, D., Subhashini, B., Saravanan, K., & Jeyanthi, J. (2020) · Environmental Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1007/s10311-020-01139-x · Cited by 59

The degradation of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, DEHP, in sediments using percarbonate activated by seaweed biochars and its effects on the benthic microbial community

Hung, C., Huang, C., Chen, C., & Dong, C. (2021) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126108 · Cited by 57

Characterization of fluorescent dissolved organic matter from green macroalgae (Ulva prolifera)-derived biochar by excitation-emission matrix combined with parallel factor and self-organizing maps analyses

Yang, C., Liu, Y., Sun, X., Miao, S., Guo, Y., & Li, T. (2019) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121471 · Cited by 57

Malachite green removal using algal biochar and its composites with kombucha SCOBY: An integrated biosorption and phycoremediation approach

Pathy, A., Krishnamoorthy, N., Chang, S. X., & Balasubramanian, P. (2022) · Surfaces and Interfaces · doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2022.101880 · Cited by 56

Biochar Functions in Soil Depending on Feedstock and Pyrolyzation Properties with Particular Emphasis on Biological Properties

Kuryntseva, P. A., Karamova, K., Galitskaya, P., Selivanovskaya, S. Y., & Evtugyn, G. A. (2023) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture13102003 · Cited by 66

In situ and Ex situ Catalytic Pyrolysis of Microalgae and Integration With Pyrolytic Fractionation

Shirazi, Y., Viamajala, S., & Varanasi, S. (2020) · Frontiers in Chemistry · doi:10.3389/fchem.2020.00786 · Cited by 56

The war using microbes: A sustainable approach for wastewater management

Priya, A. K., Pachaiappan, R., Kumar, P. S., Jalil, A. A., Vo, D. N., & Rajendran, S. (2021) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116598 · Cited by 55

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

Sarkar, D., Panicker, T. F., Kumar Mishra, R., & Srinivas Kini, M. (2024) · Water-Energy Nexus · doi:10.1016/j.wen.2024.11.001 · Cited by 50

BIOCHAR: AN EFFICIENT WAY TO MANAGE LOW WATER AVAILABILITY IN PLANTS

Tayyab, M. (2018) · Applied Ecology and Environmental Research · doi:10.15666/aeer/1603_25652583 · Cited by 54

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 58

Development of a Novel Biochar/Iron Oxide Composite from Green Algae for Bisphenol-A Removal: Adsorption and Fenton-like Reaction

Yu, C., Tang, J., Su, H., Huang, J., Liu, F., Wang, L., & Sun, H. (2022) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2022.102647 · Cited by 52

Algal-based biofuel generation through flue gas and wastewater utilization: a sustainable prospective approach

Kothari, R., Ahmad, S., Pathak, V. V., Pandey, A., Kumar, A., Shankarayan, R., Black, P. N., & Tyagi, V. V. (2021) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-019-00533-y · Cited by 52

Fabrication of biochar-based hybrid Ag nanocomposite from algal biomass waste for toxic dye-laden wastewater treatment

Shaikh, W. A., Chakraborty, S., Islam, R. U., Ghfar, A. A., Naushad, M., Bhattacharya, P., Maity, J. P., & Mondal, N. K. (2021) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133243 · Cited by 52

Integration of sludge digestion and microalgae cultivation for enhancing bioenergy and biorefinery

Chen, Y.-D., Li, S., Ho, S., Wang, C., Lin, Y.-C., Nagarajan, D., Chang, J., & Ren, N. (2018) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2018.07.028 · Cited by 52

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

An Overview of Green Bioprocessing of Algae-Derived Biochar and Biopolymers: Synthesis, Preparation, and Potential Applications

Alazaiza, M. Y. D., Albahnasawi, A. M., Eyvaz, M., Maskari, T. A., Nassani, D. E., Amr, S. S. A., Abujazar, M. S. S., & Bashir, M. J. K. (2023) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en16020791 · Cited by 53

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Using Phycoremediation Technologies and Co-Production of Value-Added Products

Bansal, A., Shinde, O. A., & Sarkar, S. (2018) · Journal of Bioremediation & Biodegradation · doi:10.4172/2155-6199.1000428 · Cited by 52

Current Status and Future Trends in Removal, Control, and Mitigation of Algae Food Safety Risks for Human Consumption

Wu, G., Zhuang, D., Chew, K. W., Ling, T. C., Khoo, K. S., Van Quyen, D., Feng, S., & Show, P. L. (2022) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules27196633 · Cited by 51

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

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 51

Preparation and Characterization of Macroalgae Biochar Nanomaterials with Highly Efficient Adsorption and Photodegradation Ability

Zhou, Y., Zhang, H., Cai, L., Guo, J. J., Wang, Y., Ji, L., & Song, W. (2018) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma11091709 · Cited by 50

Pyrolysis of hydrothermal liquefaction algal biochar for hydrogen production in a membrane reactor

Ibrahim, A. F. M., Dandamudi, K. P. R., Deng, S., & Lin, Y. S. (2019) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2019.116935 · Cited by 50

Review of Advances in the Utilization of Biochar-Derived Catalysts for Biodiesel Production

Zhao, C., Xu, Q., Gu, Y. C., Nie, X., & Shan, R. (2023) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.2c07909 · Cited by 49

Unlocking the potential of agricultural waste as biochar for sustainable biodiesel production: A comprehensive review

Kusuma, H. S., Az-Zahra, K. D., Saputri, R. W., Utomo, M. D. P., Jaya, D. E. C., Amenaghawon, A. N., & Darmokoesoemo, H. (2024) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2024.101848 · Cited by 54

Algal-based biochar and hydrochar: A holistic and sustainable approach to wastewater treatment

Arora, N., Tripathi, S., Bhatnagar, P., Gururani, P., Philippidis, G. P., Kumar, V., Poluri, K. M., & Nanda, M. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.153953 · Cited by 49

Hydropyrolysis of freshwater macroalgal bloom for bio-oil and biochar production: Kinetics and isotherm for removal of multiple heavy metals

Jaiswal, K. K., Kumar, V., Vlaskin, M. S., Nanda, M., Verma, M., Ahmad, W., & Kim, H. (2021) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2021.101440 · Cited by 47

Microalgae biodiesel: A sustainable source of energy, unit operations, technological challenges, and solutions

Kumar, L., Anand, R., Shah, M. P., & Bharadvaja, N. (2022) · Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances · doi:10.1016/j.hazadv.2022.100145 · Cited by 52

Lipid-extracted algae as a source of biomaterials for algae biorefineries

Tsarpali, M., Arora, N., Kuhn, J. N., & Philippidis, G. P. (2021) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2021.102354 · Cited by 48

Critical Review on the Preparation of Platform Compounds from Biomass or Saccharides via Hydrothermal Conversion over Carbon-Based Solid Acid Catalysts

Xiong, S., Guan, Y., Luo, C., Zhu, L., & Wang, S. (2021) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c02672 · Cited by 47

Phosphorus doped cyanobacterial biochar catalyzes efficient persulfate oxidation of the antibiotic norfloxacin

Wang, C., Holm, P. E., Andersen, M. L., Thygesen, L. G., Nielsen, U. G., & Hansen, H. C. B. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129785 · Cited by 47

Iron oxide reduction by torrefied microalgae for CO2 capture and abatement in chemical-looping combustion

Ubando, A. T., Chen, W., Ashokkumar, V., & Chang, J. (2019) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2019.115903 · Cited by 46

Hydrothermal systems to obtain high value-added compounds from macroalgae for bioeconomy and biorefineries

Morales‐Contreras, B. E., Flórez-Fernández, N., Torres, M. D., Domı́nguez, H., Rodríguez‐Jasso, R. M., & Ruíz, H. A. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126017 · Cited by 47

Protein scaffolds: A tool for multi-enzyme assembly

Gad, S., & Ayakar, S. R. (2021) · Biotechnology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.btre.2021.e00670 · 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

A comprehensive experimental and modeling investigation of walnut shell gasification process in a pilot-scale downdraft gasifier integrated with an internal combustion engine

Mazhkoo, S., Dadfar, H., HajiHashemi, M., & Pourali, O. (2021) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2021.113836 · Cited by 46

Synthesis of ZnFe2O4/B,N-codoped biochar via microwave-assisted pyrolysis for enhancing adsorption-photocatalytic elimination of tetracycline hydrochloride

Peng, H., Li, Y., Wen, J. L., & Zheng, X. (2021) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.114066 · Cited by 45

Synthesis, delineation and technological advancements of algae biochar for sustainable remediation of the emerging pollutants from wastewater-a review

Satpati, G. G., Devi, A., Kundu, D., Dikshit, P. K., Saravanabhupathy, S., Rajlakshmi, R., Banerjee‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, R., Rajak, R. C., Kamli, M. R., Lee, S.-Y., et al. (2024) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2024.119408 · Cited by 45

Superior activity of metal oxide biochar composite in hydrogen evolution under artificial solar irradiation: A promising alternative to conventional metal-based photocatalysts

Norouzi, O., Kheradmand, A., Jiang, Y., Maria, F. D., & Mašek, O. (2019) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.09.119 · Cited by 45

Enhancing the adsorption function of biochar by mechanochemical graphitization for organic pollutant removal

Su, P., Gao, X., Zhang, J., Djellabi‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, R., Yang, B., Wu, Q., & Wen, Z. (2021) · Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11783-021-1418-2 · Cited by 45

Microalgae-derived nanoporous biochar for ammonia removal in sustainable wastewater treatment

Zhang, X., Kaštyl, J., Casas-Luna, M., Havlíček, L., Vondra, M., Brummer, V., Sukačová, K., Máša, V., Teng, S. Y., & Neugebauer, P. (2022) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.108514 · Cited by 43

Co-hydrothermal liquefaction of wastewater-grown algae and crude glycerol: A novel strategy of bio-crude oil-aqueous separation and techno-economic analysis for bio-crude oil recovery and upgrading

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