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Novel activated biochar-enhanced superhydrophilic nanofibrous membrane for superior oil-in-water emulsion separation

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Harnessing Renewable Lignocellulosic Potential for Sustainable Wastewater Purification

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Effects of hydroxyapatite and modified biochar derived from Camellia oleifera fruit shell on soil Cd contamination and N2O emissions

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Silica–magnesium coupling in lignin–based biochar: A promising remediation for composite heavy metal pollution in environment

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Advances in green materials derived from wood for detecting and removing mercury ions in water

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Biomass-Based Hydrothermal Carbons for the Contaminants Removal of Wastewater: A Mini-Review

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Iron-loaded sludge biochar alleviates the inhibitory effect of tetracycline on anammox bacteria: Performance and mechanism

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The chemical and physical properties of lignin bio-oils, facts and needs

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Enhanced oxidative capacity of red mud-lignin composite/peroxydisulfate to degrade sulfamethazine through electron transfer mechanism

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Efficient degradation of molasses wastewater from sugar mill by lipase via addition reaction

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A bibliometric analysis of biochar application in wastewater treatment from 2000 to 2021

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Eco-friendly reuse of agricultural wastes to produce biocomposites with high potential in water treatment and fertilizers

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A comprehensive review of sustainable hydrogels from lignin for advanced wastewater solutions

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Preparation of bamboo‐derived magnetic biochar for solid‐phase microextraction of fentanyls from urine

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Bioprospecting of Novel and Industrially Appropriate Enzymes: a Review

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Optimizing Biochar for Heavy Metal Remediation: A Meta-Analysis of Modification Methods and Pyrolysis Conditions

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Adsorptive properties of biochar derived from biorefinery industry for basic dye removal

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Physicochemical and Sorption Characteristics of Carbon Biochars Based on Lignin and Industrial Waste Magnetic Iron Dust

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Biochar from Pine cone (strobilus of Pinus elliottii) by torrefaction process: evaluation of the adsorptive and energy capacity

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New insight into cell wall pore structure in brown-rotted wood and its utilization as a new low-cost, sustainable adsorbent

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Macroporous lignin adsorbents: A bio-sourced tool kit to defuse the Cr(VI) threat in wastewater

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Mechanical and water absorption characterization of rice husk and coconut coir reinforced biochar composites

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Nontoxic fluorescent wood with reconstructed porous structure and increased sorption sites towards selective detection and efficient removal of Hg(II)

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An evaluation on the prospective application of lignocellulose based biosorbents for the separation of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution: A critical review

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Sustainable conversion of agricultural waste into solid fuel (Charcoal) via gasification and pyrolysis treatment

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Lignin-driven valorization of lignocellulosic biomass to functional biochar for advanced wastewater remediation: A review

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A Review on Sustainable Enhancement in Microbial Dynamics and Pollutant Removal in Constructed Wetlands: The Role of Agricultural Waste-Derived Biochar

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Research progress on biochar-based photocatalytic materials for pollutant treatment: Structural regulation, electronic mechanisms, and engineering challenges

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Biowaste valorization: multifunctional hybrid lignin/TiO 2 nanostructures for bacterial-biocide disinfection and dye removal

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Optimizing the utilization of biochar from waste: an energy–water–food nexus assessment approach considering water treatment and soil application scenarios

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Enhancing a novel Al2O3–Chitosan@activated carbon nanocomposite for indoor air quality: Examination of vapor-phase phenanthrene adsorption efficiency of air cleaner material

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Removal of Cd2+ in water by FeSO4 magnetic modified eggshell adsorbent

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Adsorption characteristic of Cd2+ on the nano-hydroxyapatite/biochar hybrid materials derived from rice husk and eggshells

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Biochar-Based Nanocomposites for the Removal of Organic Environmental Contaminants

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Biochar-based technology in water and wastewater treatment

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Enhancing sustainability through optimized adsorption using a novel Klason-lignin-based biosorbent derived from sugar-palm fruit shells for efficient removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II)

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Investigation of mechanical and water absorption characterization of chitosan and rice bran reinforced biochar-based composites

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Valorization of industrial lignin waste: Synergistic mechanism of lignin-derived biochar for efficient dye removal

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TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER GENERATED FROM AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS USING CORN COB AS ADSORBENT

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A bi-functionalized biochar transcending electrostatic repulsion via localized cationic domains for selective antimony(V) removal and resource valorization

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Lignin-based nano-mimetic enzymes: A promising approach for wastewater remediation

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Eggshell Powder (ESP) as low-cost adsorbent for wastewater treatment

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Polyphenols for Wastewater and Industrial Influents’ Treatment

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Comparative isothermal study of phenolic removal from water using different forms of rice husk

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The potential application of agroforestry residues in the adsorption of aniline

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Lignin nanoparticles based coatings for multifunctional polyester textiles with flame retardant, antioxidant, and UV protective properties

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Bipolar and NIR-responsive Polyurethane Microspheres as a Bifunctional Adsorbent for Simultaneous Capture of Bacteria and Removal of Dyes

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Wastewater Treatment Using Biochar Technology

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Harnessing Lignin‐Derived Materials as Nature‐Based Solutions for Sustainable Water Treatment: From Structures, Functions, and Applications to Future Prospects

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Microwave disinfection strengthened by a biochar-based microwave absorbing material for sewage resource utilization

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Production of Nanobiochar from Sewage Sludge for the Adsorption of Emerging Contaminants (ECs) from Water and Wastewater

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Adsorption Ability of Bagasse Lignin (LB), Bagasse Lignin Carbon (LBF), and Amination Lignin (LA) for Chrome (III)

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Development and Application of a Method to Enhance Lipase Performance and Wastewater Treatment Capacity Using DES

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Advanced glycerol organosolv pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse for ethanol and lignin-derived co-products with demonstrated environmental benefits

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Designing Sustainable Lignin/(1→3)-α- d -Glucan Polymeric Adsorbents for Dye Removal: Insights into Structure-Sorption Relationships

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