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

Recent Advances in Biochar: Synthesis Techniques, Properties, Applications, and Hydrogen Production

Visser, E. D., Seroka, N. S., & Khotseng, L. E. (2024) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr12061111 · Cited by 39

Role of extracellular polymeric substances in efficient chromium(VI) removal by algae-based Fe/C nano-composite

Wu, J. W., Ma, L., & Zeng, R. J. (2018) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.07.186 · Cited by 29

Integration of third generation biofuels with bio-electrochemical systems: Current status and future perspective

Khandelwal, A., Chhabra, M., & Lens, P. N. L. (2023) · Frontiers in Plant Science · doi:10.3389/fpls.2023.1081108 · Cited by 31

Phycoremediation of phenol‐polluted petro‐industrial effluents and its techno‐economic values as a win‐win process for a green environment, sustainable energy and bioproducts

El‐Gendy, N. S., & Nassar, H. N. (2021) · Journal of Applied Microbiology · doi:10.1111/jam.14989 · Cited by 31

Hydrochloric acid-modified algal biochar for the removal of Microcystis aeruginosa: Coagulation performance and mechanism

Han, Y., Zheng, J., Jiang, C., Zhang, F., Wei, L., & Zhu, L. (2022) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.108903 · Cited by 28

Integrated energy informatics technology on microalgae-based wastewater treatment to bioenergy production: A review

Yu, K. L., Ong, H. C., & Zaman, H. B. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122085 · Cited by 30

Production, characterization and environmental remediation application of emerging phosphorus-rich biochar/hydrochar: a comprehensive review

Ge, Q., Dong, C., Wang, G., Zhang, J., & Hou, R. (2024) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d4ra03333g · Cited by 28

Two-stage algal cultivation for the biotransformation of urban wastewater’s pollutants into multiple bioproducts in a circular bioeconomy paradigm

Khan, A. Z., Malik, S., Mehmood, M. A., Shahid, A., Shahzad, T., Zhao, X., Bai, F., & Liu, C. (2022) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116400 · Cited by 28

Recent Development of Algal Biochar for Contaminant Remediation and Energy Application: A State-of-the Art Review

Nguyen, T.-B., Nguyen, V.-T., Hoang, H.-G., Cao, N.-D.-T., Nguyen, T.-T., Vo, T.-D.-H., Nguyen, N.-K.-Q., Pham, M.-D.-T., Nghiem, L. D., Vo, T., et al. (2022) · Current Pollution Reports · doi:10.1007/s40726-022-00243-6 · Cited by 27

Preferential, synergistic sorption and reduction of Cr(VI) from chromium–rhodamine B mixed wastewater by magnetic porous biochar derived from wasted Myriophyllum aquaticum biomass

Zhang, D., Zhou, D., Lu, L., Zhang, M., Lü, T., Huang, J., Zhao, H., Zhou, J., & Rinklebe, J. (2023) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121593 · Cited by 27

Improving biofuel production by thermochemical conversion of defatted Scenedesmus obliquus biomass

Rocha, D. N., Barbosa, E. G., Renato, N. D. S., Varejão, E. V. V., da Silva, U. P., de Araújo, M. E. V., & Martins, M. A. (2020) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124090 · Cited by 26

Influence of water washing treatment on Ulva prolifera-derived biochar properties and sorption characteristics of ofloxacin

Yang, C., Miao, S., & Li, T. (2021) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81314-4 · Cited by 26

A study of optimization of solar pyrolysis and catalyst recovery and reuse

Barbosa, J. M., Rossi, R. A. S., ANDRADE, L. A. D., Barrozo, M. A. S., & Vieira, L. G. M. (2021) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114094 · Cited by 26

Process optimization, kinetic, and thermodynamic studies of biodiesel production using KOH-modified bio-carbon catalyst derived from marine macroalgae

Yameen, M. Z., Naqvi, S. R., AlMohamadi, H., & Wang, S. (2023) · Carbon letters · doi:10.1007/s42823-023-00541-z · Cited by 26

Thermal Conversion of Microalgae into Biochar: A Review on Processes, Properties, and Applications

Mustapha, S. I., & Isa, Y. M. (2025) · ChemBioEng Reviews · doi:10.1002/cben.202400035 · Cited by 27

A critical review on preparation, property prediction and application of sludge co-hydrothermal carbonization hydrochar as solid fuel

Gong, M., Liu, P., Xu, F., Qiao, X., Feng, J., Su, Y., & Fan, Y. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.116458 · Cited by 26

Towards local circular economy through Opuntia Ficus Indica cladodes conversion into renewable biofuels and biochars: Product distribution and kinetic modelling

Maaoui, A., Hassen, A. B., Hamdi, M., Chagtmi, R., Jamaaoui, F., López, G., Cortazar, M., & Olazar, M. (2022) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2022.126056 · Cited by 27

Optimization of Process Parameters for Conventional Pyrolysis of Algal Biomass into Bio–Oil and Bio–Char Production

Jeeru, L. R., Abdul, F. K., Anireddy, J. S., Ch．, V. P., & Dhanavath, K. N. (2023) · Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification · doi:10.1016/j.cep.2023.109311 · Cited by 24

Adsorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil and water on pyrochars: A review

Tang, L., Wang, P., Yu, C., Jiang, N., Hou, J., Cui, J., Xin, S., Xin, Y., & Li, M. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.116081 · Cited by 30

Environmental Remediation of Metribuzin Herbicide by Mesoporous Carbon—Rich from Wheat Straw

Cara, I. G., Filip, M., Bulgariu, L., Răus, L., Denis Constantin, T. O. P. A., & JITAREANU, G. (2021) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app11114935 · Cited by 24

Exploring the Adsorption of Pb on Microalgae-Derived Biochar: A Versatile Material for Environmental Remediation and Electroanalytical Applications

Binda, G., Faccini, D., Zava, M., Pozzi, A., Dossi, C., Monticelli, D., & Spanu, D. (2022) · Chemosensors · doi:10.3390/chemosensors10050168 · Cited by 24

Biochar as sustainable adsorbents for chromium ion removal from aqueous environment: a review

Rani, L., Kaushal, J., & Srivastav, A. L. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-02784-8 · Cited by 25

Chlorella-derived porous heteroatom-doped carbons as robust catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in direct glucose alkaline fuel cell

Li, Y., Liu, X., Ding, J., Li, S., Dong, F., Irfan, M. H., Li, Y., Wang, G., Du, X., & Zhang, P. (2018) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.12.032 · Cited by 24

Advances in nanoparticles tailored lignocellulosic biochars for removal of heavy metals with special reference to cadmium (II) and chromium (VI)

Pathania, D., & Srivastava, A. K. (2020) · Environmental Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s42398-020-00142-w · Cited by 26

Using algae in Li-ion batteries: A sustainable pathway toward greener energy storage

Grira, S., AlKhedher, M. A., Khalifeh, H. A., Ramadan, M., & Ghazal, M. A. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130225 · Cited by 23

A review on the algae-derived biochar catalysts:Advanced oxidation processes and machine learning tools

Chu, Y., Wang, Z., Wang, W., Zeng, Y., He, S., Yan, C., Qin, F., Wu, M., Zeng, G., & Zhou, C. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.129336 · Cited by 22

Comparison of the performance of hydrochar, raw biomass, and pyrochar as precursors to prepare porous biochar for the efficient sorption of phthalate esters

Zhang, X., Zhang, J., She, Y., Li, Y., Cheng, H., Ji, R., Bian, Y., Han, J., Jiang, X., Song, Y., et al. (2022) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157511 · Cited by 22

Characterization of dissolved organic matter in biochar derived from various macroalgae (Phaeophyta, Rhodophyta, and Chlorophyta): Effects of pyrolysis temperature and extraction solution pH

Liu, Y., Zhou, S., Fu, Y., Sun, X., Li, T., & Yang, C. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161786 · Cited by 22

Comparison of microalgal hydrochar and pyrochar: production, physicochemical properties, and environmental application

Park, C., & Kim, E. J. (2023) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-023-31317-7 · Cited by 22

Waste biomass-derived rubber composite additives: Review of current research and future investigations into biowaste tire formulation

Bardha, A., Prasher, S. O., & Dumont, M. (2024) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107149 · Cited by 24

Development of Aurantiochytrium limacinum SR21 cultivation using salt-rich waste feedstock for docosahexaenoic acid production and application of natural colourant in food product

Leong, H. Y., Su, C.-A., Lee, B.-S., Lan, J. C., Law, C. L., Chang, J., & Show, P. L. (2018) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2018.09.093 · Cited by 22

Fractal characteristics of biochars derived from Penicillin v potassium residue pyrolysis

Li, Y., Hong, C., Wang, Z., Xing, Y., Yang, J. L., Feng, L., Hu, J., Li, Z., Zhang, Z., Zhao, H., et al. (2019) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2019.104636 · Cited by 22

Review of biochar structure and physicochemical properties

Zhang, W., Xiu, L., Di, W. U., Sun, Y., Wen-Qi, G. U., Zhang, H., Jun, M. E. N. G., & Chen, W. (2020) · ACTA AGRONOMICA SINICA · doi:10.3724/sp.j.1006.2021.02021 · Cited by 22

Desiccation Cracks Mitigation Using Biomass Derived Carbon Produced from Aquatic Species in South China Sea

Mei, G., Kumar, H., Huang, H., Cai, W., Reddy, N. G., Chen, P., Garg, A., & Ganesan, S. P. (2020) · Waste and Biomass Valorization · doi:10.1007/s12649-020-01057-7 · Cited by 21

Effect of Pyrolysis Temperature on Copper Aqueous Removal Capability of Biochar Derived from the Kelp Macrocystis pyrifera

Araya, M., Rivas, J., Sepúlveda, G., Espinoza-González, C., Lira, S., Meynard, A., Blanco, E., Escalona, N., Ginocchio, R., Garrido-Ramírez, E., et al. (2021) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app11199223 · Cited by 20

A comprehensive review on biochar catalyst for advancement of pyrolytic conversion of biomass into valuable biofuels

Jagadale, M., Sarangi, P. K., Jose, N., Ray, D. P., Jadhav, M., Shrivastava, P., Nagesh Kumar, T., Debnath, S., & Shakyawar, D. B. (2025) · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106232 · Cited by 20

Effects of three types of amendments in woodchip-denitrifying bioreactors for tile drainage water treatment

Povilaitis, A., Matikienė, J., & Vismontienė, R. (2020) · Ecological Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.ecoleng.2020.106054 · Cited by 21

Evaluation of pyrolysis chars derived from marine macroalgae silage as soil amendments

Adams, J. M. M., Turner, L., Toop, T. A., Kirby, M. E., Rolin, C., Judd, E., Inkster, R., McEvoy, L., Mirza, W., Theodorou, M. K., et al. (2020) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/gcbb.12722 · Cited by 19

Beach-cast Sargassum cymosum macroalgae: biochar production and apply to adsorption of Acetaminophen in batch and fixed-bed adsorption processes

Pimentel-Almeida, W., Itokazu, A. G., Bazani, H. A. G., Maraschin, M., Rodrigues, O. H. C., Corrêa, R. G., Lopes, S., Almerindo, G. I., & Moresco, R. (2021) · Environmental Technology · doi:10.1080/09593330.2021.1989058 · Cited by 19

A review on unit operations, challenges, opportunities, and strategies to improve algal based biodiesel and biorefinery

Kumar, L., Mohan, L., Anand, R., Joshi, V., Chugh, M., & Bharadvaja, N. (2022) · Frontiers in Chemical Engineering · doi:10.3389/fceng.2022.998289 · Cited by 20

Chemometric analysis unravelling the effect of key influencing factors on algal biochar yield

Kapoor, A., Krishnamoorthy, N., Pathy, A., & Balasubramanian, P. (2022) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2022.102908 · Cited by 17

Exploring the evolution, trends and scope of microalgal biochar through scientometrics

Krishnamoorthy, N., Pathy, A., Kapoor, A., & Balasubramanian, P. (2022) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2022.102944 · Cited by 18

Marine macroalgae-derived multielement-doped porous biochars for efficient removal of sulfamethoxazole from aqueous solution: Sorption performance and governing mechanisms

Lin, S., Shen, Z., Pan, D., Ji, R., Bian, Y., Han, J., Jiang, X., Song, Y., Cheng, H., & Xue, J. (2023) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2023.105963 · Cited by 18

Diatom Biochar Recovered Au(III) Efficiently from Both Synthetic and Real Electroplating Wastewaters

Wang, L., Li, J., Zhong, G., Li, J., Xiao, L., Wang, S., & Tang, Y. (2023) · ACS ES&T Water · doi:10.1021/acsestwater.3c00066 · Cited by 18

Net zero emission in circular bioeconomy from microalgae biochar production: A renewed possibility

Wu, G., Tham, P. E., Chew, K. W., Munawaroh, H. S. H., Tan, I. S., Wan‐Mohtar, W. A. A. Q. I., Sriariyanun, M., & Show, P. L. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129748 · Cited by 18

Recent Advancements in Biochar and its Composite for the Remediation of Hazardous Pollutants

Verma, A., Sharma, G., Kumar, A., Dhiman, P., & Stadler, F. J. (2024) · Current Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.2174/0115734110286724240318051113 · Cited by 18

Microalgal Technology: A Promising Tool for Wastewater Remediation

Thakur, M., Bajaal, S., Rana, N., & Verma, M. L. (2020) · Microorganisms for sustainability · doi:10.1007/978-981-15-2679-4_2 · Cited by 18

Characterization of Biochar from Beach-Cast Seaweed and Its Use for Amelioration of Acid Soils

Cárdenas-Aguiar, E., Gascó, G., Lado, M., Méndez, A., Paz‐Ferreiro, J., & González, A. P. (2024) · Land · doi:10.3390/land13060881 · Cited by 18

Comprehensive heavy metal remediation mechanisms with insights into CRISPR-Cas9 and biochar innovations

Garg, A., Chauhan, P., Kaur, C., Arora, P. K., Garg, S. K., Singh, V. P., Singh, K. P., & Srivastava, A. (2025) · Biodegradation · doi:10.1007/s10532-025-10165-x · Cited by 16

Kinetics studies and performance analysis of algae hydrothermal liquefaction process

Borazjani, Z., Azin, R., & Osfouri, S. (2023) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-023-04067-2 · Cited by 18

Towards a zero-waste sustainable biorefinery of Codium sp. seaweed: From bioactives application to soil enhancement materials

Martins, A., Silva, J., Alves, C., Pintéus, S., Félix, C., Augusto, A., Pedrosa, R., Mestre, A. S., Santos, R. M. M., Carvalho, A. P., et al. (2024) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142191 · Cited by 19

Addition of torrefied algal biomass to improve land-based biomass gasification for hydrogen-rich gas production

Zahra, A. C. A., Anniwaer, A., Okura, H., Chaerusani, V., Zhang, P., Rizkiana, J., Kurnia, I., Abudula, A., & Guan, G. (2023) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2023.103236 · Cited by 16

Biochar as an Adsorbent: A Short Overview

Akintola, A. T., Akinlabi, E. T., & Masebinu, S. O. (2020) · Green energy and technology · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-38032-8_19 · Cited by 16

Alteration of plant physiology by the application of biochar for remediation of organic pollutants

Abbas, S., Javed, M. T., Ali, Q., Chaudhary, H. J., & Rizwan, M. (2020) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-819382-2.00030-2 · Cited by 17

Technology–Economy–Policy: Biochar in the Low-Carbon Energy Transition—A Review

Saletnik, A., & Saletnik, B. A. (2025) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app15115882 · Cited by 17

Marine Algae-Derived Porous Carbons as Robust Electrocatalysts for ORR

Li, Y., Liu, X., Wang, J., Yang, L., Chen, X., Wang, X., & Zhang, P. (2019) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal9090730 · Cited by 15

Kinetic Analysis of Algae Gasification by Distributed Activation Energy Model

Ji, G., Raheem, A., Wang, X., Fu, W., Qu, B., Gao, Y., Li, A., Zhao, M. M., Dong, W., & Zhang, Z. (2020) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr8080927 · Cited by 15

Effect of acid treatment and Na2CO3 as a catalyst on the quality and quantity of bio-products derived from the pyrolysis of granular bacteria biomass

Hatefirad, P., & Tavasoli, A. (2021) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120585 · Cited by 16

Municipal Waste Biochar for Energy and Pollution Remediation

Gunarathne, V., Ashiq, A., Ginige, M. P., Premarathna, S. D., de Alwis, A., Athapattu, B. C. L., Rajapaksha, A. U., & Vithanage, M. S. (2018) · Environmental chemistry for a sustainable world · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-92162-4_7 · Cited by 15

Life cycle assessment of carbonaceous pellets used in blast furnaces in the context of “double carbon”

Lu, C., Zhang, D., Ren, J., Wang, K., Li, M., Wang, C., Wang, G., Xiong, L., & Yu, Y. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173274 · Cited by 14

Stability and carbon sequestration potential of bamboo biochar

Costa, C. R., de Souza, A. M., dos Santos, M. G. B., da Silva, I. G. R., Moraes, T. V., dos Santos, J. R., Dantas, V. F. D. S., & de Figueiredo, C. C. (2025) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-025-06632-3 · Cited by 16

Engineering mesoporous algal-based biochars for efficient remediation of norfloxacin pollution in marine environment

Zhang, T., Yin, G., Wang, C., Wang, H., Wang, M., Wang, Y., Cai, P., Guo, P., & Sun, Y. (2022) · Environmental Advances · doi:10.1016/j.envadv.2022.100302 · Cited by 14

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

Geographical differences in the effect of biochar on crop yield and greenhouse gas emissions – A global simulation based on a machine learning model

Xu, X., Li, T., Cheng, K., Qian, Y., & Pan, G. (2023) · Current Research in Environmental Sustainability · doi:10.1016/j.crsust.2023.100239 · Cited by 14

Potential of pyrolyzed and co-pyrolyzed biomass-derived biochar for the removal of ciprofloxacin

Paul, S., & Selvasembian, R. (2024) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106884 · Cited by 13

Study on adsorption of phenol from aqueous media using biochar of Chinese herb residue

Zhang, Y., Tang, Z., Liu, S., Xu, H., & Song, Z. (2018) · IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering · doi:10.1088/1757-899x/394/2/022044 · Cited by 13

Study on the regulation mechanism of cadmium adsorption system mediated by extraneous dissolved organic matter

Liu, L., Li, C., Liu, X., & Gao, Y. (2021) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112930 · Cited by 14

Synthesis and characterization of sewage sludge biochar toward adsorptive removal of pollutants for sustainability: a review

Soni, N. K., Yadav, K., Shrivastav, P., & Bhale, P. V. (2025) · Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry · doi:10.1007/s10973-025-14065-3 · Cited by 12

Role of Algae in Built Environment and Green Cities: A Holistic approach towards Sustainability

Ahmad, I., Abdullah, N., Iwamoto, K., Mohamad, S. E., Al-Dailami, A., & Yuzir, A. (2022) · International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability · doi:10.11113/ijbes.v9.n2-3.1039 · Cited by 11

Floatable 3D Sponge@SBC-Induced Dual-Pathway-Activated Persulfate for Microcystis aeruginosa Inactivation

Deng, L., Chen, Y., Yu, J., Yuan, J., Peng, Q., Yi, Y., Wu, N., & Tang, L. (2023) · ACS ES&T Water · doi:10.1021/acsestwater.3c00202 · Cited by 12

Optimization of enzymatic degradation of dealginated kelp waste through response surface methodology

Gebreluel, T., He, M., Zheng, S., Zou, S., Woldemicael, A. G., & Wang, C. (2019) · Journal of Applied Phycology · doi:10.1007/s10811-019-01894-7 · Cited by 12

Hydrothermal Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Hydrochar: Production, Characterization, and Applications

Chandraratne, M. R., & Daful, A. G. (2023) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.112591 · Cited by 12

Non-domestic wastewater treatment with fungal/bacterial consortium followed by Chlorella sp., and thermal conversion of the generated sludge

Céspedes-Bernal, D. N., Mateus-Maldonado, J. F., Rengel-Bustamante, J. A., Quintero-Duque, M. C., Rivera-Hoyos, C. M., Poutou‐Piñales, R. A., Díaz-Ariza, L. A., Castillo-Carvajal, L. C., Páez-Morales, A. I., & Pedroza-Rodríguez, A. M. (2021) · 3 Biotech · doi:10.1007/s13205-021-02780-1 · Cited by 11

Insights into the extraction, characterization and antifungal activity of astaxanthin derived from yeast de-oiled biomass

Sartaj, K., Gupta, P., Tripathi, S., Poluri, K. M., & Prasad, R. (2022) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2022.102437 · Cited by 11

Biochar co-modification by magnetization and mineral impregnation: a step towards improved agri-environmental applications

Dalloul, A., Jellali, S., El‐Azazy, M., Abu‐Dieyeh, M. H., Sayadi, S., & Hamdi, H. (2026) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-025-00536-1 · Cited by 11

Exploring algae-based biochar strategies for adsorptive removal of antibiotics: a green leap towards environmental sustainability

Quang, H. H. P., Dinh, N. T., Nguyen, P. K. T., & Nguyen, V. (2025) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-025-06750-y · Cited by 10

Tailoring structure and acidity of ZSM-5 zeolite by algae carbon modification: Promoting effect in the MTO reaction

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Biomass-Based Functional Carbon Nanostructures for Supercapacitors

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Microwave pyrolysis of cattle manure: initiation mechanism and product characteristics

Tabakaev, R., Калинич, И. К., Mostovshchikov, A. V., Димитрюк, И. Д., Asilbekov, A. K., Ибраева, К. Т., Gaidabrus, M. A., Shanenkov, I., Rudmin, M. A., Yazykov, N. A., et al. (2023) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-023-04686-9 · Cited by 10

Carbon-based solid acid catalyst derived from Undaria pinnatifida and its application in esterification

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The productivity effects of macroalgal biochar from Ulva Linnaeus bloom species on Arabidopsis thaliana Linnaeus seedlings

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Characterization and kinetic analysis of lignocellulosic and algal biochar combustion

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Valuable polar moieties on cereal-derived biochars

Caban, M., Folentarska, A., Lis, H., Kobylis, P., Kumirska, J., Stepnowski, P., & Ciesielski, W. (2018) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.11.008 · Cited by 9

Algal Biorefinery: A Synergetic Sustainable Solution to Wastewater Treatment and Biofuel Production

Sharma, G., Khan, S. A., Kumar, A., Rashmi, I., Malla, F. A., & Meena, G. L. (2022) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.104762 · Cited by 9

Microalgae as potential agents for biochar production: Future of industrial wastewater treatment

Ghosh, S., Das, S., Panja, A., Solovchenko, A. E., & Jha, P. (2024) · Circular Economy · doi:10.1016/j.cec.2024.100117 · Cited by 8

Advances in biochar production from microalgae: techniques, challenges, and environmental benefits

Sridhar, N., & Manian, R. (2025) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-025-03192-y · Cited by 10

Study on the pyrolysis behaviour of the macroalga Ulva prolifera

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Microalgae-Based Biofuel for Sustainable Bioenergy Production

Koley, A., Gupta, N. N. D., Singh, A., GhoshThakur, R., & Balachandran, S. (2024) · Clean Energy Production Technologies · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-3458-0_14 · Cited by 7

Multiple defects algal biochar derived from Ulva lactuca with enhanced adsorption performance for ciprofloxacin

Sun, J., Ji, L., Cai, L., Lu, S., Li, R., He, Q., Liu, J., & Yang, H. (2025) · Journal of Molecular Liquids · doi:10.1016/j.molliq.2025.126857 · Cited by 7

Biochar-based technologies for sustainable aquaculture: A review of synthesis, properties, and application in water quality improvement and nutrient management

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Biochar and biofertilizers combined fertilization technology for modulating soil health, plant growth and environmental sustainability

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Nutrient-rich hydrothermal carbon production by exogenous nutrients combined with seaweed internal water

Lu, J., Wang, R., Wang, B., Xia, X., Ogino, K., Huang, J., & Si, H. (2023) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119774 · Cited by 7

Modulating cultivation regimes of Messastrum gracile SVMIICT7 for biomass productivity integrated with resource recovery via hydrothermal liquefaction

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Enhanced Torrefied Oil-Palm Biomass as an Alternative Bio-Circular Solid Fuel: Innovative Modeling of Optimal Conditions and Ecoefficiency Analysis

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Recent advances in valorization of lignocellulosic waste into biochar and its functionalization for the removal of chromium ions

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Interaction between Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae and lead nitrate: lead adsorption from water

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Multiproduct Algal Biorefineries: Challenges and Opportunities

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Thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass

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Dual-template synthesis of microalgae-derived biochar for uranium removal from aqueous solution

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Advances in Bioenergy Production Using Fast Pyrolysis and Hydrothermal Processing

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Revolutions in algal biochar for different applications: State-of-the-art techniques and future scenarios

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Production of Biochar from Algal Biomass and Their Applications

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A state-of-the-art review on algae pyrolysis for bioenergy and biochar production

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Biochar from microalgae

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Recent Development of Algal Biochar for Contaminant Remediation and Energy Application: A State-of-the Art Review

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