Review on biomass feedstocks, pyrolysis mechanism and physicochemical properties of biochar: State-of-the-art framework to speed up vision of circular bioeconomy

Pyrolysis of Wood/Biomass for Bio-oil: A Critical Review

Mohan, D., Pittman, C. U., & Steele, P. H. (2006) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/ef0502397 · Cited by 5,663

Review of fast pyrolysis of biomass and product upgrading

Bridgwater, A. V. (2012) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2011.01.048 · Cited by 4,856

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

A review of renewable energy sources, sustainability issues and climate change mitigation

Owusu, P. A., & Sarkodie, S. A. (2016) · Cogent Engineering · doi:10.1080/23311916.2016.1167990 · Cited by 3,032

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

Overview of Applications of Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Oil

Czernik, S., & Bridgwater, A. (2004) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/ef034067u · Cited by 2,880

Sustainable biochar to mitigate global climate change

Woolf, D., Amonette, J. E., Street-Perrott, F. A., Lehmann, J., & Joseph, S. (2010) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/ncomms1053 · Cited by 2,680

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

Characterization techniques for nanoparticles: comparison and complementarity upon studying nanoparticle properties

Mourdikoudis, S., Pallares, R. M., & Thanh, N. T. K. (2018) · Nanoscale · doi:10.1039/c8nr02278j · Cited by 2,328

Potential mechanisms for achieving agricultural benefits from biochar application to temperate soils: a review

Atkinson, C. J., Fitzgerald, J. D., & Hipps, N. A. (2010) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-010-0464-5 · Cited by 2,154

Technologies and perspectives for achieving carbon neutrality

Wang, F., Harindintwali, J. D., Yuan, Z., Wang, M., Wang, F., Li, S., Yin, Z., Huang, L., Fu, Y., Li, L., et al. (2021) · The Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.xinn.2021.100180 · Cited by 1,330

Application of biochar for the adsorption of organic pollutants from wastewater: Modification strategies, mechanisms and challenges

Qiu, B., Shao, Q., Shi, J., Yang, C.-H., & Chu, H. (2022) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121925 · Cited by 672

Novel insights into the adsorption of organic contaminants by biochar: A review

Luo, Z., Yao, B. W., Yang, X. L., Wang, L., Xu, Z., Yan, X., Lin, T., Zhou, H., & Zhou, Y. (2021) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132113 · Cited by 301

Biochar application: A sustainable approach to improve soil health

Yadav, S. P. S., Bhandari, S., Bhatta, D., Poudel, A., Bhattarai, S., Yadav, P., Ghimire, N. P., Paudel, P., Paudel, P., Shrestha, J., et al. (2023) · Journal of Agriculture and Food Research · doi:10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100498 · Cited by 301

Biochar application for greenhouse gas mitigation, contaminants immobilization and soil fertility enhancement: A state-of-the-art review

Abhishek, K., Shrivastava, A., Vimal, V., Gupta, A. K., Bhujbal, S. K., Biswas, J. K., Singh, L., Ghosh, P., Pandey, A., Sharma, P., et al. (2022) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158562 · Cited by 270

Biomass-derived carbon materials for sustainable energy applications: a comprehensive review

Khandaker, T., Islam, T., Nandi, A., Anik, M. A.-A. M., Hossain, M. S., Hasan, M. K., & Hossain, M. S. (2024) · Sustainable Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1039/d4se01393j · Cited by 264

Co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic: Circularity of wastes and comprehensive review of synergistic mechanism

Seah, C. C., Tan, C. H., Arifin, N. A., Hafriz, R. S. R. M., Salmiaton, A., Nomanbhay, S. M., & Shamsuddin, A. H. (2023) · Results in Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2023.100989 · Cited by 254

A review of biomass pyrolysis gas: Forming mechanisms, influencing parameters, and product application upgrades

Zhang, Y., Liang, Y., Li, S., Yuan, Y. H., Zhang, D., Wu, Y., Xie, H., Brindhadevi, K., Pugazhendhi, A., & Xia, C. (2023) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128461 · Cited by 253

Critical review of the role of ash content and composition in biomass pyrolysis

Puri, L., Hu, Y., & Naterer, G. (2024) · Frontiers in Fuels · doi:10.3389/ffuel.2024.1378361 · Cited by 226

A critical review on biomass pyrolysis: Reaction mechanisms, process modeling and potential challenges

Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Sikarwar, V. S., Ahmạd, E., Pant, K. K., Murugavelh, S., Pandey, A., Bhattacharya, S., Sarmah, A. K., & Leu, S. (2023) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2023.101236 · Cited by 228

A comprehensive review of biochar in removal of organic pollutants from wastewater: Characterization, toxicity, activation/functionalization and influencing treatment factors

Zeghioud, H., Fryda, L. E., Djelal, H., Assadi, A. A., & Kane, A. (2022) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.102801 · Cited by 221

Biochar and engineered biochar as slow- and controlled-release fertilizers

Marcińczyk, M., & Oleszczuk, P. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.130685 · Cited by 214

Greener reactants, renewable energies and environmental impact mitigation strategies in pyrometallurgical processes: A review

Harvey, J., Courchesne, W., Vo, M. D., Oishi, K., Robelin, C., Mahue, U., Leclerc, P., & Al-Haiek, A. (2022) · MRS Energy & Sustainability · doi:10.1557/s43581-022-00042-y · Cited by 209

Biomass-derived Biochar: From Production to Application in Removing Heavy Metal-Contaminated Water

Chen, W.-H., Hoang, A. T., Nižetić, S., Pandey, A., Cheng, C. K., Luque, R., Ong, H. C., Thomas, S., & Nguyen, X. P. (2022) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2022.02.061 · Cited by 201

Impacts of different activation processes on the carbon stability of biochar for oxidation resistance

Xu, Z., He, M., Xu, X., Cao, X., & Tsang, D. C. W. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125555 · Cited by 170

Biochar-clay, biochar-microorganism and biochar-enzyme composites for environmental remediation: a review

Lin, M., Li, F., Li, X., Rong, X., & Oh, K. (2023) · Environmental Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1007/s10311-023-01582-6 · Cited by 170

Bio-oil and biochar from the pyrolytic conversion of biomass: A current and future perspective on the trade-off between economic, environmental, and technical indicators

Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Sahoo, A., Murugavelh, S., Anthony, E. J., Bhaskar, T., Zheng, Y., Zhao, M. J., Duan, H., Zhao, Y., et al. (2022) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159155 · Cited by 158

Biochar production with amelioration of microwave-assisted pyrolysis: Current scenario, drawbacks and perspectives

Hadiya, V., Popat, K., Vyas, S., Varjani, S., Vithanage, M. S., Gupta, V. K., Núñez‐Delgado, A., Zhou, Y., Show, P. L., Bilal, M., et al. (2022) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127303 · Cited by 142

Thermochemical methods for the treatment of municipal sludge

Jiang, G., Xu, D., Hao, B., Liu, L., Wang, S., & Wu, Z. (2021) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127811 · Cited by 136

Engineered biochar: A multifunctional material for energy and environment

Awasthi, M. K. (2022) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2022.118831 · Cited by 129

Agroforestry potential for adaptation to climate change: A soil‐based perspective

Rolo, V., Rivest, D., Maillard, É., & Moreno, G. (2023) · Soil Use and Management · doi:10.1111/sum.12932 · Cited by 135

Biocarbon materials

Mohanty, A. K., Vivekanandhan, S., Das, O., Millán, L. M. R., Klinghoffer, N. B., Nzihou, A., & Misra, M. (2024) · Nature Reviews Methods Primers · doi:10.1038/s43586-024-00297-4 · Cited by 127

Formation of nitrogen functionalities in biochar materials and their role in the mitigation of hazardous emerging organic pollutants from wastewater

Baser, B. L., Yousaf, B., Yetış, Ü., Abbas, Q., Kwon, E. E., Wang, S., Bolan, N. S., & Rinklebe, J. (2021) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126131 · Cited by 118

Production of biochar from crop residues and its application for anaerobic digestion

Hoang, A. T., Goldfarb, J. L., Foley, A. M., Lichtfouse, É., Kumar, M., Xiao, L., Ahmed, S. F., Said, Z., Luque, R., Ga, B. V., et al. (2022) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127970 · Cited by 109

Transformer-based deep learning models for adsorption capacity prediction of heavy metal ions toward biochar-based adsorbents

Jaffari, Z. H., Abbas, A., Kim, C., Shin, J., Kwak, J., Son, C., Lee, Y.-G., Kim, S., Chon, K., & Cho, K. H. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132773 · Cited by 106

Insight into metal-impregnated biomass based activated carbon for enhanced carbon dioxide adsorption: A review

Gopalan, J., Buthiyappan, A., & Raman, A. A. A. (2022) · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2022.06.026 · Cited by 101

Biochar and bio-oil fuel properties from nickel nanoparticles assisted pyrolysis of cassava peel

Egbosiuba, T. C. (2022) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10114 · Cited by 98

Iron oxide loaded biochar/attapulgite composites derived camellia oleifera shells as a novel bio-adsorbent for highly efficient removal of Cr(VI)

Sun, S., Zeng, X., Gao, Y., Zhang, W., Zhou, L., Zeng, X., Liu, W., Jiang, Q., Jiang, C., & Wang, S. (2021) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128412 · Cited by 92

Preparation of iron/calcium-modified biochar for phosphate removal from industrial wastewater

Ou, W., Lan, X., Guo, J., Cai, A., Liu, P., Na, L., Liu, Y., & Lei, Y. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135468 · Cited by 92

Biochar combined with Bacillus subtilis SL-44 as an eco-friendly strategy to improve soil fertility, reduce Fusarium wilt, and promote radish growth

Chen, W., Wu, Z., Liu, C., Zhang, Z., & Liu, X. (2023) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114509 · Cited by 91

Bio-Char Characterization Produced from Walnut Shell Biomass through Slow Pyrolysis: Sustainable for Soil Amendment and an Alternate Bio-Fuel

Alfattani, R., Shah, M. A., Siddiqui, M. I. H., Ali, M. A., & Alnaser, I. A. (2021) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en15010001 · Cited by 90

From waste to fertilizer: Nutrient recovery from wastewater by pristine and engineered biochars

Marcińczyk, M., Ok, Y. S., & Oleszczuk, P. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135310 · Cited by 95

Surface functional groups and degree of carbonization of selected chars from different processes and feedstock

Ilić, M., Haegel, F., Lolić, A., Nedić, Z., Tosti, T. B., Ignjatović, I. S., Linden, A., Jablonowski, N. D., & Hartmann, H. (2022) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0277365 · Cited by 93

Valorization of agriculture waste biomass as biochar: As first-rate biosorbent for remediation of contaminated soil

Nguyen, T. T. V., Phan, A. N., Nguyen, T.-A., Nguyen, T. K., Nguyen, S. T., Pugazhendhi, A., & Hạ, H. K. P. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135834 · Cited by 91

Response surface methodology and artificial neural network-genetic algorithm for modeling and optimization of bioenergy production from biochar-improved anaerobic digestion

Zhan, Y., & Zhu, J. (2023) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.122336 · Cited by 87

Utilization of current pyrolysis technology to convert biomass and manure waste into biochar for soil remediation: A review

Tan, S., Zhou, G., Quan, Y., Ge, S., Liu, J., Cheng, Y. W., Yek, P. N. Y., Mahari, W. A. W., Kong, S. H., Chang, J., et al. (2022) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160990 · Cited by 85

Can biochar and hydrochar be used as sustainable catalyst for persulfate activation?

Gasim, M. F., Lim, J. W., Low, S.-C., Lin, K. A., & Oh, W. (2021) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132458 · Cited by 88

Biochar affects compressive strength of Portland cement composites: a meta-analysis

Zhao, Z., El‐Naggar, A., Kau, J., Olson, C., Tomlinson, D. G., & Chang, S. X. (2024) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00309-2 · Cited by 84

Effect of pretreatment and biomass blending on bio-oil and biochar quality from two-step slow pyrolysis of rice straw

Bhatnagar, A., Singhal, A., Tolvanen, H., Valtonen, K., Joronen, T., & Konttinen, J. (2021) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2021.12.013 · Cited by 83

Sugarcane bagasse into value-added products: a review

Shabbirahmed, A. M., Haldar, D., Dey, P., Patel, A. K., Singhania, R. R., Dong, C., & Purkait, M. K. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-022-21889-1 · Cited by 83

Application of biochar derived from crops residues for biofuel production

Awogbemi, O., & Kallon, D. V. V. (2023) · Fuel Communications · doi:10.1016/j.jfueco.2023.100088 · Cited by 83

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

Biochar as Soil Amendment: The Effect of Biochar on Soil Properties Using VIS-NIR Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy, Biochar Aging and Soil Microbiology—A Review

Tsolis, V., & BAROUCHAS, P. E. (2023) · Land · doi:10.3390/land12081580 · Cited by 86

Pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization of biowaste: A comparative review on the conversion pathways and potential applications of char product

Yang, J., Zhang, Z., Wang, J., Zhao, Y. J., Zhao, Y. J., Qian, J., & Wang, T. (2023) · Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy · doi:10.1016/j.scp.2023.101106 · Cited by 83

Metal-doped biochar for selective recovery and reuse of phosphate from water: Modification design, removal mechanism, and reutilization strategy

Qu, J., Peng, W., Wang, M., Cui, K., Zhang, J., Bi, F., Zhang, G., Hu, Q., Wang, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131075 · Cited by 81

Gasification of municipal solid waste (MSW) as a cleaner final disposal route: A mini-review

Lee, D. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126217 · Cited by 78

A Comprehensive Review of Biochar Utilization for Low-Carbon Flexible Asphalt Pavements

Yaro, N. S. A., Sutanto, M. H., Habib, N. Z., Usman, A., Kaura, J. M., Murana, A. A., Birniwa, A. H., & Jagaba, A. H. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su15086729 · Cited by 76

Machine learning for the management of biochar yield and properties of biomass sources for sustainable energy

Nguyen, V. G., Sharma, P., Ağbulut, Ü., Le, H. S., Truong, T. H., Dzida, M., Tran, M. H., Le, H. C., & Trần, V. D. (2024) · Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining · doi:10.1002/bbb.2596 · Cited by 75

How does biochar aging affect NH3 volatilization and GHGs emissions from agricultural soils?

Feng, Y., Feng, Y., Liu, Q., Chen, S., Hou, P., Poinern, G. E. J., Jiang, Z., Fawcett, D., Xue, L., Lam, S. S., et al. (2021) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118598 · Cited by 74

Micro‐Mesoporous Carbons from Cyclodextrin Nanosponges Enabling High‐Capacity Silicon Anodes and Sulfur Cathodes for Lithiated Si‐S Batteries

Alidoost, M., Mangini, A., Caldera, F., Anceschi, A., Amici, J., Versaci, D., Fagiolari, L., Trotta, F., Francia, C., Bella, F., et al. (2021) · Chemistry - A European Journal · doi:10.1002/chem.202104201 · Cited by 72

Biochar: Production, Applications, and Market Prospects in Portugal

García, B., Alves, O., Rijo, B., Lourinho, G., & Nobre, C. (2022) · Environments · doi:10.3390/environments9080095 · Cited by 80

One-step synthesis of ZnFe2O4-loaded biochar derived from leftover rice for high-performance H2S removal

Yuan, Y., Huang, L., Zhang, T. C., Ouyang, L., & Yuan, S. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119686 · Cited by 71

Insights into pyrolysis of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) straw through thermogravimetric analysis: Physico-chemical characterization, kinetics, and reaction mechanism

Tagade, A., Kandpal, S., & Sawarkar, A. N. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129930 · Cited by 71

Carbon nano-materials (CNMs) derived from biomass for energy storage applications: a review

Rajeshkumar, L., Ramesh, M., Bhuvaneswari, V., & Balaji, D. (2023) · Carbon letters · doi:10.1007/s42823-023-00478-3 · Cited by 71

Synergistic interactions and reaction mechanisms of biochar surface functionalities in antibiotics removal from industrial wastewater

Haider, M. I. S., Liu, G., Yousaf, B., Arif, M., Aziz, K., Ashraf, A., Safeer, R., Ijaz, S., & Pikoń, K. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124365 · Cited by 69

Role of Temperature in the Biomass Steam Pyrolysis in a Conical Spouted Bed Reactor

Fernandez, E., Santamaria, L., Amutio, M., Artetxe, M., Arregi, A., López, G., Bilbao, J., & Olazar, M. (2021) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2021.122053 · Cited by 67

Effect of Biochar and Inorganic or Organic Fertilizer Co-Application on Soil Properties, Plant Growth and Nutrient Content in Swiss Chard

Rivelli, A. R., & Libutti, A. (2022) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy12092089 · Cited by 71

Renewable Energy Resources Technologies and Life Cycle Assessment: Review

Hemeida, M. G., Hemeida, A. M., Senjyu, T. S., & Osheba, D. S. M. (2022) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en15249417 · Cited by 62

Progress in agricultural waste derived biochar as adsorbents for wastewater treatment

Awogbemi, O., & Kallon, D. V. V. (2023) · Applied Surface Science Advances · doi:10.1016/j.apsadv.2023.100518 · Cited by 68

Screw reactors and rotary kilns in biochar production – A comparative review

Moser, K., Wopienka, E., Pfeifer, C., Schwarz, M., Sedlmayer, I., & Haslinger, W. (2023) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2023.106112 · Cited by 63

Sustainable manufacture and application of biochar to improve soil properties and remediate soil contaminated with organic impurities: a systematic review

Rizwan, M., Murtaza, G., Zulfiqar, F., Moosa, A., Iqbal, R., Ahmed, Z., Irshad, S., Khan, I., Li, T., Chen, J., et al. (2023) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi:10.3389/fenvs.2023.1277240 · Cited by 60

Valorization of Camellia oleifera oil processing byproducts to value-added chemicals and biobased materials: A critical review

Liu, X., Wu, Y., Gao, Y., Jiang, Z., Zhao, Z., Zeng, W., Xie, M., Liu, S., Liu, R., Yan, C. Y., et al. (2022) · Green Energy & Environment · doi:10.1016/j.gee.2022.12.002 · Cited by 60

Biochar aged or combined with humic substances: fabrication and implications for sustainable agriculture and environment-a review

Rahim, H. U., Allevato, E., Vaccari, F. P., & Stazi, S. R. (2023) · Journal of Soils and Sediments · doi:10.1007/s11368-023-03644-2 · Cited by 61

Valorization of Agriculture Residues into Value‐Added Products: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Studies

Hoang, T., Anh, N. V., Yusuf, M., A, M. A. S., Subramanian, Y., Nam, N. H., Nguyen, M., Le, V., Huyen, N. T. T., Bianasari, A. A., et al. (2024) · The Chemical Record · doi:10.1002/tcr.202300333 · Cited by 61

Recent advancements on biochars enrichment with ammonium and nitrates from wastewaters: A critical review on benefits for environment and agriculture

Jellali, S., El-Bassi, L., Charabi, Y., Usman, M., Khiari, B., Al-Wardy, M., & Jeguirim, M. (2021) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114368 · Cited by 59

Machine learning in the evaluation and prediction models of biochar application: A review

Chen, M., Chang, M.-S., Mao, Y., Hu, S., & Kung, C.-C. (2023) · Science Progress · doi:10.1177/00368504221148842 · Cited by 60

A review on the lignocellulosic derived biochar-based catalyst in wastewater remediation: Advanced treatment technologies and machine learning tools

Sharmila, V. G., Tyagi, V. K., Varjani, S., & Banu, J. R. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129587 · Cited by 58

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

Effect of physicochemical properties of biochar from different feedstock on remediation of heavy metal contaminated soil in mining area

Xu, X., Wu, Y., Wu, X., Sun, Y., Huang, Z., Li, H., Wu, Z., Zhang, X., Qin, X., Zhang, Y., et al. (2022) · Surfaces and Interfaces · doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2022.102058 · Cited by 57

Study of the activity and stability of sulfonated carbon catalyst from agroindustrial waste in biodiesel production: Influence of pyrolysis temperature on functionalization

Corrêa, A. P. D. L., da Silva, P. M. M., Gonçalves, M. A., Bastos, R. R. C., Filho, G. N. D. R., & da Conceição, L. R. V. (2023) · Arabian Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104964 · Cited by 60

Machine learning prediction of biochar physicochemical properties based on biomass characteristics and pyrolysis conditions

Song, Y., Huang, Z., Jin, M., Liu, Z., Wang, X., Hou, C., Zhang, X., Shen, Z., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106596 · Cited by 57

Gasification of biomass for syngas production: Research update and stoichiometry diagram presentation

Chang, Y.-J., Chang, J., & Lee, D. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129535 · Cited by 56

Experimental investigation on utilization of Sesbania grandiflora residues through thermochemical conversion process for the production of value added chemicals and biofuels

Janardhana, K., Dhanalakshmi, C. S., Thilagham, K. T., Chinnaiyan, S. K., Pillai, H. P. J. S., Sathish, T., Ağbulut, Ü., Palani, K., & Poures, M. V. D. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-57040-y · Cited by 56

Advances in Fe-modified lignocellulosic biochar: Impact of iron species and characteristics on wastewater treatment

Chon, K., Kim, Y. M., & Bae, S. (2024) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130332 · Cited by 56

Recent progress of green biomass based composite materials applied in supercapacitors, sensors, and electrocatalysis

Xiong, C., Zheng, C., Jiang, X. C., Xiao, X., Wei, H., Zhou, Q., & Ni, Y. (2023) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2023.108633 · Cited by 54

Soursop (Annona muricata) Properties and Perspectives for Integral Valorization

Santos, I. L., Rodrigues, A. M. D. C., Amante, E. R., & da Silva, L. H. M. (2023) · Foods · doi:10.3390/foods12071448 · Cited by 61

Nanocomposite from tannery sludge-derived biochar and Zinc oxide nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of Bisphenol A toward dual environmental benefits

Mohanapriya, V., Rajamohan, S., Pandey, A., Pham, N. D. K., Nguyen, V. G., & Hoang, A. T. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167896 · Cited by 53

Degradation of tetracycline by activating persulfate using biochar-based CuFe2O4 composite

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