Critical impacts of pyrolysis conditions and activation methods on application-oriented production of wood waste-derived biochar

Biochar physicochemical properties: pyrolysis temperature and feedstock kind effects

Tomczyk, A., Sokołowska, Z., & Boguta, P. (2020) · Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology · doi:10.1007/s11157-020-09523-3 · Cited by 2,948

Preparation, modification and environmental application of biochar: A review

Wang, J., & Wang, S. (2019) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.04.282 · Cited by 2,345

Effect of pyrolysis temperature, heating rate, and residence time on rapeseed stem derived biochar

Zhao, B., O'Connor, D., Zhang, J., Peng, T., Shen, Z., Tsang, D. C. W., & Hou, D. (2018) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.11.013 · Cited by 843

Adsorption of emerging contaminants from water and wastewater by modified biochar: A review

Cheng, N., Wang, B., Wu, P., Lee, X., Xing, Y., Chen, M., & Gao, B. (2021) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116448 · Cited by 817

Biochar Aging: Mechanisms, Physicochemical Changes, Assessment, And Implications for Field Applications

Wang, L., O’Connor, D., Rinklebe, J., Ok, Y. S., Tsang, D. C. W., Shen, Z., & Hou, D. (2020) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.0c04033 · Cited by 655

Black Carbon (Biochar) In Water/Soil Environments: Molecular Structure, Sorption, Stability, and Potential Risk

Lian, F., & Xing, B. (2017) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.7b02528 · Cited by 641

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

Ibi, U. (2015) · Cited by 545

Wood-based biochar for the removal of potentially toxic elements in water and wastewater: a critical review

Shaheen, S. M., Niazi, N. K., Hassan, N. E. E., Bibi, I., Wang, H., Tsang, D. C. W., Ok, Y. S., Bolan, N., & Rinklebe, J. (2019) · International Materials Reviews · doi:10.1080/09506608.2018.1473096 · Cited by 527

Multifunctional iron-biochar composites for the removal of potentially toxic elements, inherent cations, and hetero-chloride from hydraulic fracturing wastewater

Sun, Y., Yu, I. K. M., Tsang, D. C. W., Cao, X., Lin, D., Wang, L., Graham, N. J. D., Alessi, D. S., Komárek, M., Ok, Y. S., et al. (2019) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2019.01.047 · Cited by 489

A comprehensive review on physical activation of biochar for energy and environmental applications

Sajjadi, B., Chen, W.-Y., & Egiebor, N. O. (2019) · Reviews in Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1515/revce-2017-0113 · Cited by 475

Valorization of slow pyrolysis vapor from biomass waste: Comparative study on pyrolysis characteristics, evolved gas evaluation, and adsorption effects

Zhu, X., Luo, Z., Zhang, Q., He, M., & Tsang, D. C. W. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129543 · Cited by 23

Removal of tetracycline in the water by a kind of S/N co-doped tea residue biochar

Yu, D., Zeng, S., Wu, Y., Niu, J., Tian, H., Yao, Z., & Wang, X. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121601 · Cited by 23

Novel agrotechnological intervention for soil amendment through areca nut husk biochar in conjunction with vetiver grass

Gujre, N., Mitra, S., Agnihotri, R., Sharma, M. P., & Gupta, D. (2021) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132443 · Cited by 21

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

Co-catalysis of trace dissolved Fe( iii ) with biochar in hydrogen peroxide activation for enhanced oxidation of pollutants

Feng, D., Shou, J., Guo, S., Ya, M., Li, J., Dong, H., & Li, Y. (2022) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d2ra01647h · Cited by 20

Keystone taxa of phoD-harboring bacteria mediate alkaline phosphatase activity during biochar remediation of Cd-contaminated soil

Wang, Q., Duan, C., Geng, Z., & Xu, C. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167726 · Cited by 20

Rapid and efficient removal of multiple heavy metals from diverse types of water using magnetic biochars derived from antibiotic fermentation residue

Mu, J., Chen, Y., Wu, X., Chen, Q., & Zhang, M. (2023) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119685 · Cited by 20

Biochar-Assisted Bioengineered Strategies for Metal Removal: Mechanisms, Key Considerations, and Perspectives for the Treatment of Solid and Liquid Matrixes

Amábilis-Sosa, L. E., Valenzuela, E. I., Quezada-Renteria, J. A., & Espadas, A. M. P. (2022) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su142417049 · Cited by 19

Recycling of biomass combustion ash into SCMs and aggregates

Li, H., Yang, J., Wang, L., Zhang, N., Wang, Q., & Mechtcherine, V. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-21536-0.00022-8 · Cited by 19

Review on the properties and mechanisms of asphalt modified with bio-oil and biochar

Zhou, X., Zhang, Z., Wang, H., Chen, M., Wu, S., Song, X., Zhou, X., Ran, M., Li, L., Lu, G., et al. (2024) · Journal of Road Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jreng.2024.06.001 · Cited by 18

Valorization of red mud and biomass waste via pre-pyrolysis activation for high-performance magnetic biochar in heavy metal remediation

Chakma, S., Hasan, M., Hu, Y., Rakshit, S. K., & Kang, K. (2025) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2025.114970 · Cited by 18

A Wooden Carbon-Based Photocatalyst for Water Treatment

Zhang, C., Ge‐Zhang, S., Wang, Y., & Mu, H. (2024) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms25094743 · Cited by 18

Torrefaction of walnut oil processing wastes by superheated steam: Effects on products characteristics

Zhang, D., Han, P., Zheng, H., & Yan, Z. (2022) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154649 · Cited by 18

Synergetic ultrasound assisted catalytic oxidative extractive desulfurization of tire pyrolysis oil employing sustainable protic deep eutectic solvents

Balaraman, H. B., & Rathnasamy, S. (2023) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129031 · Cited by 17

A novel biochar composite derived from oil-based drill sludge and cuttings: Structural characterization and electrochemical properties

Feng, Q., Shu, J., Jiang, Z., El‐Din, M. G., Yu, H., Tan, W., Liu, C., & Xu, L. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.116757 · Cited by 17

Harnessing wood waste for sustainable biofuel: A bibliometric analysis and review of valorisation strategies

Putra, N. R., Veza, I., & Irianto, I. (2024) · Waste Management Bulletin · doi:10.1016/j.wmb.2024.11.006 · Cited by 16

Controlling the compositional matrix of pyrogenic products using carbon dioxide in the pyrolysis of agricultural plastic waste

Lee, D.-J., Park, J., Kim, J. Y., Jung, S., Choi, Y.-B., Park, S., Seo, S., Tsang, Y. F., & Kwon, E. E. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.148968 · Cited by 16

Arsenic removal from water using an acid-modified biochar

Jaiswal, V. K., Gupta, A. D., Kushwaha, R., Kumar, R., Singh, H., Singh, H., Mohan, D., & Singh, R. S. (2024) · Journal of Molecular Structure · doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.140904 · Cited by 15

Co-designing sustainable biochar business models with sub-Saharan African communities for inclusive socio-economic transformation

Mohammed, S., Fatumah, N., Abasi, K., Olupot, M., Egesa, M., Rubhara, T. T., Augustyniak, A., O’Connor, T., Tsolakis, N., Gaffey, J., et al. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-66120-y · Cited by 15

Understanding the Factors Influencing the Properties of Biomass‐Derived Porous Carbon and Their Impacts on Electrical Double‐Layer Capacitor Electrodes: A Comprehensive Review

Abimana, C., Bello, A., Machunda, R. L., & Jande, Y. A. C. (2024) · Journal of Renewable Energy · doi:10.1155/2024/1343256 · Cited by 15

Roles of biochar in improving carbon mineralisation and sequestration in sustainable cement–based materials

Li, Z., Luo, Z., Dong, W., Qu, F., Wang, K., Tsang, D. C. W., & Li, W. (2025) · Cement and Concrete Composites · doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106403 · Cited by 15

Strategy to improve anaerobic fermentation performance of lactate-rich wastewater by combining biochar augmentation and acetate supplementation

Tian, W., Khan, E., & Tsang, D. C. W. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.159782 · Cited by 14

Critical review on the use of biochar in poultry industry: benefits, characteristics and applications

Al-Khalaifah, H. S., & Al-Nasser, A. Y. (2023) · World s Poultry Science Journal · doi:10.1080/00439339.2023.2239776 · Cited by 13

Tailoring the porosity of chemically activated carbons derived from the HTC treatment of sewage sludge for the removal of pollutants from gaseous and aqueous phases

Stefanelli, E., Vitolo, S., Fidio, N. D., & Puccini, M. (2023) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118887 · Cited by 13

A magnifying glass on biochar strategy: long-term effects on the soil biota of a Tuscan vineyard

Maienza, A., Remelli, S., Verdinelli, M., Baronti, S., Crisci, A., Vaccari, F. P., & Menta, C. (2023) · Journal of Soils and Sediments · doi:10.1007/s11368-023-03447-5 · Cited by 13

Decoding structure-performance relationships in biochar-based phosphate adsorbents: A systematic review and machine learning approach

Zhang, R., Cui, X., Chen, N., Sun, X., Yang, X., Xu, J., He, W., Xing, D., Feng, Y., Yang, W., et al. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.132066 · Cited by 13

Reducing environmental burden of electroplating wastewater treatment by ternary cooperation of zero-valence iron, manganese, and graphitic biochar

Xu, Z., Zhang, Y., Graham, N. J. D., Parikh, S. J., Xu, X., Cao, X., Ok, Y. S., Shaheen, S. M., Rinklebe, J., & Tsang, D. C. W. (2025) · Communications Materials · doi:10.1038/s43246-025-00769-4 · Cited by 12

Machine learning prediction of pore structure and nitrogen content of N-doped biochar derived from biomass pyrolysis: Effects of biomass elemental compositions, preparation processes, and preparation methods

Liao, H., Fan, S., Xie, Y., Yang, X., Wang, L., & Chen, W. (2025) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2025.135559 · Cited by 13

Biochar influences the cane fields’ microbiota and the development of pre-sprouted sugarcane seedlings

Pinto, B. C., Alves, A. B., Ferreira, O. E., Costa, G. H. G., de Oliveira, M. A., Bezerra, A. C. D. S., & Machado, A. R. T. (2023) · Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy · doi:10.1007/s42768-022-00129-9 · Cited by 12

Conversion of biomass and plastic wastes into activated carbon with high specific surface area: a clean and promising carbon utilization strategy

Zhou, X., Cen, J., Li, Z., Yang, L., & 姚楠 (2023) · Chemical Papers · doi:10.1007/s11696-023-03042-5 · Cited by 12

Enhancing phyto-microbial remediation of petroleum-contaminated soil using sophorolipid-modified biochar: Metagenomic and metabolomic insights

Chen, Y., Wang, F., Gao, J., Liu, Q., Guo, J., & Liu, H. (2025) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2025.122525 · Cited by 11

Insights into novel phosphorus-doped biochar for tetracycline removal: Non-radical oxidation and adsorption

Fu, X., Niu, X., Zhang, D., Li, L., Ye, X., Liao, S., Li, M., Lao, C., Chen, D., Yu, L., et al. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.114224 · Cited by 11

Effects of B-doping on the physicochemical structure and CO2 adsorption property of the walnut shell bio-char

Lin, R., Liu, R., Wang, L., Wang, Y., Zhu, N., Chen, D., & Zhang, L. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107114 · Cited by 11

Pyrolysis of sawdust impregnated with bio-oil of the same origin: Influence of organics in bio-oil on property of biochar

Yi, Z., Li, C., Lin, H., Zhang, S., Huang, Y. D., Li, B., Wang, S., & Hu, X. (2023) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.106961 · Cited by 11

Inhibiting release of phenanthrene from rice-crab coculture sediments to overlying water with rice stalk biochar: Performance and mechanisms

Sun, N., Wang, T., Qi, B., Yu, S., Yao, Z., Zhu, G., Fu, Q., & Li, C. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168385 · Cited by 11

Green synthesis of biomass-derived porous carbon with hierarchical pores and enhanced surface area for superior VOCs adsorption

Wang, X., Chai, X., Huang, W., Li, X., Zhu, B., Li, X., Zhou, Y., Yang, Z., Sun, X., & Fu, L. (2024) · Materials Today Communications · doi:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2024.108906 · Cited by 12

Fast Pyrolyzed Residue Assembled Into Carbon Spheres: Effect of Self‐Template on the Structure Behavior and Improved Hierarchical Pore Structures

Jin, Z., He, J., Wen, J., Zhou, R., Chang, Y., & Jiang, X. (2025) · Carbon and Hydrogen · doi:10.1002/cbh2.70017 · Cited by 10

Synthesis, characterization, and comparison of N-modified biochar with different nitrogen sources for bisphenol A adsorption

Zhang, X., Liu, Z., Khan, H. I. U.-H., Barati, B., Parakhonskiy, B. V., Skirtach, A. G., Rousseau, D. P. L., & Hulle, S. W. H. V. (2023) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-023-05224-3 · Cited by 10

Insights to the roles of nitrogen-doped biochar in anaerobic digestion

He, Z.-W., Sun, S.-J., Li, A.-H., Tang, C.-C., Zhou, A., Ren, Y., Li, Z., Wang, A.-J., & Liu, W. (2024) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2024.11.038 · Cited by 10

Preparation of ultra-microporous oxygen-enriched carbon from activating waste sawdust with potassium formate for selective adsorption of CO2/CH4

Yang, F., Zhang, K., Lin, Q., Pan, H., & Chen, Z. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.133505 · Cited by 10

Biochar induced trade-offs and synergies between ecosystem services and crop productivity

Wang, J., Huang, Q., Peng, K., Yang, D., Wei, G., Ren, Y., Wang, Y., Wang, X., Nangia, V., Sun, S., et al. (2024) · Journal of Integrative Agriculture · doi:10.1016/j.jia.2024.03.022 · Cited by 11

Glycerol Valorization Towards Glycolic Acid Production Over Cu‐Based Biochar Catalyst

Liao, S., Tian, Q., Xiao, Y., Qin, D., Li, J., & Hu, C. (2022) · ChemSusChem · doi:10.1002/cssc.202201537 · Cited by 10

Removal of triclosan from aqueous solution using biochar derived from seed shell of Aesculus turbinata

Cho, E.-J., Moon, J., Lee, C., & Park, S. (2022) · Desalination and Water Treatment · doi:10.5004/dwt.2022.28616 · Cited by 10

Biochar–polymer composites for 3D printing: a review

Day, R., Han, N., Adhikari, S., Wie, J. J., Yoo, C. G., Zhao, X., Webb, E., Ozcan, S., Ragauskas, A. J., & Pu, Y. (2026) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-025-00520-9 · Cited by 9

Emerging frontiers in biochar-based cementitious composites: Mechanisms of carbon capture, integration strategies, economic evaluation, and pathways to sustainability

Murali, G., & Kravchenko, E. (2026) · Cement and Concrete Composites · doi:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2026.106503 · Cited by 11

Effect of pyrolysis conditions on chemical properties of carbonized rice husks for efficient NH4+ adsorption

Kang, Y., Lee, J.-H., Lee, J.-Y., Kim, J.-H., Oh, T., & Sung, J. (2023) · Applied Biological Chemistry · doi:10.1186/s13765-023-00806-1 · Cited by 9

Functional use of carbon dioxide for the sustainable valorization of orange peel in the pyrolysis process

Kim, J.-H., Lee, T., Tsang, Y. F., Moon, D. H., Lee, J., & Kwon, E. E. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173701 · Cited by 9

Biochars-inlaided nano zero-valent iron reactors: A tool for visualized analysis of soil-nanomaterials micro-interfacial interaction in soil remediation process

Niu, H., Shi, S., Zhu, S., Cai, Y., & Cao, D. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177829 · Cited by 8

Removal of Pb2+ in aqueous solution by diatom-derived biochar: Role of inherent Ca/Mg minerals

Shen, T., Zhong, G., Wang, L., & Tang, Y. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.114760 · Cited by 8

Removal of toxic arsenic and chromium from soil using biochar-immobilized Geobacillus and Bacillus species: a review

Patil, A., Arya, M., Yadav, B., Nahar, M., & Rajamohan, N. (2025) · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1007/s13762-025-06676-y · Cited by 7

Multi‐factorial investigation of the effect of biochar of the secondary medicinal residue of snow lotus on the adsorption of two azo dyes, methyl red and m ethyl orange

Zhang, S., Yao, Y., Li, J., Wang, L., Wang, X., & Tian, S. (2023) · Microscopy Research and Technique · doi:10.1002/jemt.24343 · Cited by 7

Biochar and micronutrients availability: problem and future prospects

Mashwani, Z., Younas, Z., Rahman, U., Ikram, M., & Raja, N. I. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-21562-9.00004-9 · Cited by 7

Renewable activated carbon from wood-based gasification char: A comprehensive study on physical activation

Gurtner, D., Back, J. O., Bosch, D., Hofmann, A., & Pfeifer, C. (2025) · Carbon Resources Conversion · doi:10.1016/j.crcon.2025.100310 · Cited by 7

Toxicological Effect Assessment of Aged Biochar on Escherichia Coli

Liu, B., Tang, C., Zhao, Y., Cheng, K., & Yang, F. (2022) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129242 · Cited by 7

Pyrolysis Atmospheres and Temperatures Co-Mediated Spectral Variations of Biochar-Derived Dissolved Organic Carbon: Quantitative Prediction and Self-Organizing Maps Analysis

Zhang, H., Ni, J., Qian, W., Yu, S., Xiang, Y., Yang, L., & Chen, W. (2023) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules28052247 · Cited by 7

Use of biochar and a post-coagulation effluent as an adsorbent of malachite green, beneficial bacteria carrier, and seedling substrate for plants belonging to the poaceae family

Plaza-Rojas, C. A., Amaya-Orozco, N. A., Rivera-Hoyos, C. M., Montaña-Lara, J. S., Páez-Morales, A. I., Salcedo-Reyes, J. C., Castillo-Carvajal, L. C., Martínez-Urrútia, W., Díaz-Ariza, L. A., & Pedroza-Rodríguez, A. M. (2023) · 3 Biotech · doi:10.1007/s13205-023-03766-x · Cited by 7

Carbon sequestration potential of biochar-modified building materials: A critical review

Zhou, Q., Wu, D., Ye, C., Du, J., Qiu, L., Jin, M., & Wu, W. (2025) · Journal of Building Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2025.114687 · Cited by 6

Interpretable machine learning prediction of biochar characteristics based on laser-Raman spectroscopy

Hu, X., Chen, D., Zhou, S., Xu, J., Xu, K., Jiang, L., Wang, Y., Su, S., Hu, S., & Xiang, J. H. (2026) · Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy · doi:10.1016/j.saa.2026.127474 · Cited by 6

Biochar for the adsorption of endocrine-disrupting chemicals: performance, mechanisms, and strategies

Gao, X., Jia, R., Zhang, Y., Kang, J. Y., Zhang, L., Ye, H., & Ren, H. (2026) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d5ra08986g · Cited by 6

Inclusive greenhouse gas budget assessment in turfs: From turf production to disposal of grass clippings

Kuronuma, T., Masuda, S., Mito, T., & Watanabe, H. (2023) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118919 · Cited by 6

Exchange of organics with homogenous volatiles shapes nature of biochar of varied aspects

Li, D., Li, C., Li, Q., Li, B., Jiang, Y., Liang, J., Zhang, S., Tang, Y., Wang, D., Leng, C., et al. (2023) · Materials Today Sustainability · doi:10.1016/j.mtsust.2023.100655 · Cited by 6

Preparation of carbonyl, hydroxyl, and amino-functionalized microporous carbonaceous nanospheres from syrup-based waste to remove sulfamethazine

Hu, X., Huang, Y., Pan, Z., Li, S., Li, Q., & Lin, W. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-021-18375-5 · Cited by 6

Thermo-chemical disposal of plastic waste from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) using CO2

Kim, J.-H., Jung, S., Lee, T., Tsang, Y. F., & Kwon, E. E. (2023) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2023.130136 · Cited by 5

Effect of Pyrolyzed Peach Pit Biomass on Dispersion and Sedimentation Characteristics of Saline Clay

Yan, C., Xiao, L., Garg, A., & Sushkova, S. N. (2024) · Indian geotechnical journal · doi:10.1007/s40098-024-00973-y · Cited by 5

Long-Term Effects of Biochar Amendments on Soil Moisture Dynamics and Selected Physical Properties in Clayey Soil of Bafra plain, Turkiye

Birol, M., & Günal, H. (2025) · Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis · doi:10.1080/00103624.2025.2513632 · Cited by 5

Temperature-modulated nitrogen-doped porous carbon derived from coffee grounds as an anode for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

Yuan, P., Mo, J., Sha, X., Liu, X., Xiao, L., & Chen, G. (2024) · Diamond and Related Materials · doi:10.1016/j.diamond.2024.111921 · Cited by 5

A Systematic Review on Modification Technology of Agricultural and Forestry Waste Biochar: From Raw Material Characteristics to Heavy Metal Adsorption Mechanisms

Li, X., Xu, C., Zhu, L., Wang, Y., Chen, Y., & Cai, J. (2025) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.202502585 · Cited by 4

Pyrolysis of exhausted biochar sorbent: Fates of cadmium and generation of products

Cui, X., Yang, Y., Wang, J., Cheng, Z., Wang, X., Khan, K. Y., Xu, S., Yan, B., & Chen, G. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170712 · Cited by 4

Unlocking the power of Italy's bioeconomy: A comparative analysis of immediate vs. deferred impact on energy generation through straw valorisation

Voccia, D., Sater, S. A., Demichelis, F., Froldi, F., Savorani, F., Tommasi, T., Wachongkum, S., & Lamastra, L. (2025) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125056 · Cited by 4

A decadal review of carbon-based sustainable materials: chemistry, mechanisms, and environmental applications

Kumar, R., Singh, R., Mishra, A., & Singh, R. S. (2025) · Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy · doi:10.1007/s42768-025-00249-y · Cited by 4

La-activated biochar addition improves phosphorus adsorption performance in soil: Competitive adsorption dominated by organic phosphorus

Zhao, D. F., Zhang, L., Li, M.-M., Qiu, S., Zhang, K., & Wang, F. (2024) · Journal of Soils and Sediments · doi:10.1007/s11368-024-03751-8 · Cited by 4

Comparative Investigation of Biochar-Based Nanocomposites Over Pristine Biochar: An Overview

Mishra, D., Jain, S., Khare, P., & Singh, R. (2023) · Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation/Advances in science, technology & innovation · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-28873-9_5 · Cited by 4

Coarse Biochar Improves the Hydraulic Performance of Compacted Roadside Soil Media

Caplan, J. S., Raabe, M., Mohanty, S. K., & Ravi, S. (2025) · Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment · doi:10.1061/jswbay.sweng-633 · Cited by 3

Recent Advances on Application of Modified Biochar for the Removal of Pharmaceutical Compounds from Wastewater

Tangestani, E., Kumar, R., Miller, C., & Antunes, E. (2026) · ChemistryOpen · doi:10.1002/open.70221 · Cited by 3

Biochar Polymer Composites for Wastewater Treatment

Aryanfar, Y., García-Alcaráz, J. L., Keçebaş, A., Blanco‐Fernández, J., Neghabi, Z. H., Mammadova, A., Bouabidi, A., & Awad, M. M. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-95486-0.00034-x · Cited by 3

Application of biochar for soil remediation

Gabhane, J., Bankar, S. T., & Bhange, V. P. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-14013-6.00011-1 · Cited by 3

Inventory Data for the Pyrolysis of Waste Wood

Zheng, Q., Lü, F., Zhang, H., & He, P. (2024) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c01733 · Cited by 3

Self-sustained physical activation at pilot-scale integrated in a commercial wood gasification plant: A path to renewable activated carbon, PAH removal and electrical efficiency improvement

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