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

Brewer’s Spent Grain Biochar: Grinding Method Matters

Bhakta, A. K., Snoussi, Y., Garah, M. E., Ammar, S., & Chehimi, M. M. (2022) · C – Journal of Carbon Research · doi:10.3390/c8030046 · Cited by 14

A comparative review on thermal behavior of feedstocks during gasification via thermogravimetric analyzer

Yadav, D., Saha, S., Sahu, G., Chavan, P. D., Datta, S., Chauhan, V., & Kumari, N. (2022) · Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry · doi:10.1007/s10973-022-11757-y · Cited by 14

Repurposing Disposable Bamboo Chopsticks Waste as Biochar for Agronomical Application

Wijitkosum, S. (2023) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en16020771 · Cited by 14

Improving the staged gasification of crop straw by choosing a suitable devolatilization temperature

Yi, W., Wang, X., Zeng, K., Yang, H., Shao, J., Zhang, S., & Chen, H. (2023) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2023.101221 · Cited by 14

Biochar from agricultural biomass: Current status and future scope

Thakur, A. K., Kumar, R., Shukla, P., Sharma, P., & Kulabhi, A. (2023) · Materials Today Proceedings · doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2023.05.209 · Cited by 14

The soil-management interface: An interdisciplinary review bridging natural capital, ecosystem services, and sustainable development

Alerasoul, S. A., Ashourizadeh, S., & Materia, V. C. (2025) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.146796 · Cited by 13

Hydrothermal carbonization vs. pyrolysis in the race for sustainable solid biofuels: A comparative review

Milenković, M., Pašti, T. D. L., Baena‐Moreno, F. M., Marinović-Cincović, M. T., Porobić, S., & Simić, M. (2026) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2026.138967 · Cited by 13

Efficient removal of atrazine in wastewater by washed peanut shells biochar: Adsorption behavior and biodegradation

Wang, Y., Chen, Y., 王连英, Mo, Y., Lin, X., Gao, S., & Chen, M. (2025) · Process Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.procbio.2025.04.008 · Cited by 13

Numerical investigations of biomass pyrolysis with partial oxidation in a drop tube reactor

Bieniek, A., Jerzak, W., Gajek, M., & Magdziarz, A. (2023) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136774 · Cited by 13

Biomass‐Inspired Solar Evaporator for Simultaneous Steam and Power Generation Enhanced by Thermal‐Electric Effect

Liu, G., Fang, Y., Irshad, M. S., Xiong, X. B., Guo, Z., Wang, J., Xiao, B., Lin, L., & Wang, X. (2022) · Energy Technology · doi:10.1002/ente.202200854 · Cited by 13

Enhancing biomass properties for biofuels: A comparative analysis of pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization technologies

Lozano, E. J., Martín-Lara, M. Á., Blázquez, G., Muñoz‐Batista, M. J., & Calero, M. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107435 · Cited by 12

Environmental Analysis of the Valorization of Woody Biomass Residues: A Comparative Study with Vine Pruning Leftovers in Portugal

Simões, C. L., Simões, R., Gonçalves, A. S., & Nunes, L. J. R. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su152014950 · Cited by 12

Development of a novel bio char for CO2 capture and biogas upgrade: Static and dynamic testing

Masood, M. I., García-Díez, E., Usman, M., Lodhi, B. K., Waqas, M., & García, S. (2024) · Journal of CO2 Utilization · doi:10.1016/j.jcou.2024.102958 · Cited by 12

Hierarchical porous structured biomass based COFs for photocatalytic oxidative coupling of amines

Liu, J., Tang, S., Wang, J., Zhang, P., Wang, L., Wang, L., Wen, R., & Huang, J. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.114802 · Cited by 12

Adsorption of Ammonium from Anaerobic Food Waste Digestate by Pristine and Modified Eucalyptus Biochar for Nitrogen Fertiliser Use

Mohamed, H. A., Rengel, Z., Bolan, N. S., Khan, B. A., Siddique, K. H. M., & Solaiman, Z. M. (2025) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-025-02414-y · Cited by 13

Adsorptive performance of Melia Azedarach fruit-derived biochar in removing methylene blue, diclofenac, and copper(II) from aqueous solution

Karadeniz, F., & Güzel, F. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-02864-9 · Cited by 12

The Impact of Sewage-Sludge- and Olive-Mill-Waste-Derived Biochar Amendments to Tomato Cultivation

Lilli, M. Α., Paranychianakis, N. V., Lionoudakis, K., Kritikaki, A., Voutsadaki, S., Saru, M. L., Komnitsas, K., & Nikolaidis, Ν. P. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su15053879 · Cited by 12

Activation of endogenous cadmium from biochar under simulated acid rain enhances the accumulation risk of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

Cui, H., Cheng, J., Shen, L., Zheng, X., Zhou, J., & Zhou, J. (2023) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114820 · Cited by 12

"Preparation and characterization of biochar from four types of waste biomass under matched conditions

Hu, Y., Li, P., Yang, Y., Ling, M., & Li, X. (2022) · BioResources · doi:10.15376/biores.17.4.6464-6475 · Cited by 11

Extracted rapeseed meal biochar combined with digestate as a soil amendment: Effect on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) biomass yield and concentration of bioavailable element fraction in the soil

Kwoczynski, Z., Burdová, H., Souki, K. S. A., & Čmelík, J. (2024) · Scientia Horticulturae · doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2024.113041 · Cited by 11

Investigating the dynamics of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) in rainfed agroecosystems: an in-depth analysis of yield gap and strategic exploration for enhanced production

Santosa, Y. T., Kurniasih, B., Alam, T., Handayani, S. D., Supriyanta, S., Ansari, A., & Taryono, T. (2024) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · doi:10.3389/fsufs.2024.1384530 · Cited by 12

Effects of lignin syringyl to guaiacyl ratio on cottonwood biochar adsorbent properties and performance

Muretta, J. E., Uriarte, J., Compton, D., LaDouceur, R. M., Kirtley, J. D., & Prieto‐Centurión, D. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-70186-z · Cited by 11

Pyrolytic conversion of cattle manure and acid mine drainage sludge into biochar for oxidative and adsorptive removal of the antibiotic nitrofurantoin

Yoon, K., Lee, H., Kwon, G., & Song, H. (2024) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2024.120488 · Cited by 11

Calcium carbonate self fixed crayfish shell composite biochar for removing tetracycline from water

Jiang, H., Ma, J., Zhang, M., Dai, Y., Wang, Y., Huang, H., Yuan, S., Li, K., Zhou, T., Lv, R., et al. (2025) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2025.136371 · Cited by 11

Valorization of date palm residues for biochar production: Assessing biochar characteristics for agricultural application

Rehali, M., Ghachtouli, N. E., Lange, S. F., & Bouamri, R. (2025) · Scientific African · doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2025.e02599 · Cited by 12

An innovative circular model for recycling the wastes into biochar using distillation units

Ahsan, M., Singh, M. K., Singh, R. P., Yadav, V., Tandon, S., Saikia, B. K., Karak, T., & Khare, P. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132258 · Cited by 11

Comparison of yield and physicochemical characteristics of tropical crop residue biochar under different pyrolysis temperatures

Zhai, P., Zhao, Y., Yang, S., Jin, X., Liang, Z., Yuan, H., Li, C., & Li, C. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-03058-z · Cited by 11

Biochar and hydrochar as adsorbents for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern from wastewater

Adamović, A., Petronijević, M., Panić, S., Cvetković, D. J., Antić, I., Pеtrоvić, Z., & Đurišić‐Mladenović, N. (2023) · Advanced technologies · doi:10.5937/savteh2301057a · Cited by 12

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

Burning Dynamics of Straw Chars under the Conditions of Thermal Analysis

Branca, C., & Blasi, C. D. (2021) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c01441 · Cited by 11

Carbon stability and soil N2O emissions. Pyrolyzed or unpyrolyzed manure?

Ginebra, M., Muñoz, C., & Zagal, E., V (2022) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116095 · Cited by 12

Mechanisms of Low-Temperature Processes of Biomass Conversion (A Review)

Kulikova, M. V., Krylova, A. Y., Krysanova, K. O., Kulikov, A. B., & Maximov, A. L. (2023) · Petroleum Chemistry · doi:10.1134/s0965544123040011 · Cited by 10

Parametric Study and Optimization for the Co-Pyrolysis of Plastic Waste and Spent Coffee Ground for Biochar Production using Response Surface Methodology

Aljomard, H., Inayat, A., Jamil, F., Khalil, A. K. A., Ghenaï, C., & Kalfat, R. (2024) · Chemistry Africa · doi:10.1007/s42250-024-00907-4 · Cited by 11

Comparative investigation of powder and extract of biochar from Broussonetia papyrifera on the growth and eco-physiological attributes of Vigna radiata

Gupta, I., Singh, R., Kaushik, A., Singh, H. P., & Batish, D. R. (2024) · Carbon Research · doi:10.1007/s44246-024-00112-5 · Cited by 10

Macadamia nut residue-derived biochar: An eco-friendly solution for β-naphthol and Reactive Black-5 removal

Fernandes, G. B., Alves, R. D. O., Marconsini, L. T., Oliveira, M. P., Passos, R. R., Profeti, D., & Profeti, L. P. R. (2024) · Catalysis Today · doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2024.115050 · Cited by 10

Improving wear resistance of epoxy resin using bio-oil from hemp biomass: A sound strategy to reduce environmental impact

Duraccio, D., Maro, M. D., Vaccaro, F., Faga, M. G., Bartoli, M., Malucelli, G., Auriemma, F., Milazzo, M., de Ballesteros, O. R., Petrozziello, M., et al. (2025) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.145003 · Cited by 10

Soil microbial diversity, functionality, and community structure are differently affected by diverse types of biochar

Dominchin, M. F., Barbero, F. M., Verdenelli, R. A., Paolinelli, M., Aoki, A. M., Faggioli, V., & Meriles, J. M. (2025) · Annals of Applied Biology · doi:10.1111/aab.70001 · Cited by 10

Mechanisms and application of wastes-pyrolyzed biochars in soil Cd immobilization, tobacco Cd accumulation reduction and plant growth promotion

Zhang, Y., Xiong, H., Li, X., Bi, J., Qin, H., & Liu, X. (2025) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121433 · Cited by 10

Biochar Alone Did Not Increase Microbial Activity in Soils from a Temperate Climate That Had Long-Term Acidity Stress

Dvořáčková, H., Dvořáček, J., Záhora, J., & Šimečková, J. (2022) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture12070941 · Cited by 10

Microstructure and electrochemical properties of porous carbon derived from biomass

Zhang, Y.-R., Wang, R., Chen, W., Song, K., Tian, Y., Li, J.-X., & Shi, G.-F. (2023) · International Journal of Electrochemical Science · doi:10.1016/j.ijoes.2023.100190 · Cited by 10

Unveiling radical pathways in the pyrolysis of eugenol: Experimental and computational insights

Shen, Y., Liu, X., Ren, H., Xiao, X., Sun, R., Liu, H., Lu, J., Huang, C. Y., Zhao, L., Zhou, Z., et al. (2023) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2023.106317 · Cited by 10

Exploring the thermal degradation of pine nut shells: a study on biochar production and its efficacy in cationic dye adsorption from water

Dias, S. L. P., Neto, C. L., Ferreira, V. G., Vaghetti, J. C. P., Machado, G. B., & Bianchi, O. (2024) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-024-05470-z · Cited by 9

Biochar enhanced anaerobic co-digestion of poultry litter and wheat straw: Performance, microbial analysis, and multiple factors’ interaction

Zhan, Y., Zuo, B., Cao, X., Xiao, Y., & Zhu, J. (2024) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2024.120907 · Cited by 9

Applications of plant and animal-based biochar: Insight into environmental remediation and biofuel production

Saif, I., Thakur, N., Sharma, M., Alalawy, A. I., Jalalah, M., Hassan, S. H. A., Zidan, N. S., & Salama, E.-S. (2025) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107278 · Cited by 9

Precise tuning of pore size distribution in amorphous carbon molecular sieves at the sub-angstrom scale via a synergic mechanism of pore-making and shrinking for separating similar gases

Zhou, D., Luo, H., Yu, Y., Zhou, X. G., Xia, Q., Wu, Y., & Li, Z. (2025) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d5ta00132c · Cited by 9

Mechanistic assessment of functionalised biochar derived from customised pyrolyzer for nitrate removal

Trivedi, Y., Sharma, A., Sharma, M., Mishra, R. K., Joshi, J. B., Gupta, A. B., Bezbaruah, A. N., Shah, K. V., & Pant, K. K. (2025) · Results in Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104672 · Cited by 9

The effect of thiourea activation on physicochemical and catalytic properties of biochars and hydrochars from sugarcane bagasse: Application to metal recovery from wastes

Gascó, G., Barragán-Mantilla, S. P., Paz‐Ferreiro, J., & Méndez, A. (2025) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2025.114773 · Cited by 9

Innovative approaches in adsorbent production through pyrolysis of waste biomass: Effective parameters, modifications, and techno‐economic analysis

Rezvani, B. (2025) · The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1002/cjce.25702 · Cited by 9

Optimization of Rice Straw Properties via Torrefaction for Solid Fuel Applications

Ibitoye, S. E., Loha, C., Mahamood, R. M., Olayemi, O. A., Alam, M., Jen, T., Abdullahi, M. J., & Akinlabi, E. T. (2025) · BioEnergy Research · doi:10.1007/s12155-025-10898-w · Cited by 9

Biochar-driven soil carbon sequestration: priming effects and emission reduction

Han, W., Lai, Y., & Ji, H. (2025) · Environmental Science Processes & Impacts · doi:10.1039/d5em00500k · Cited by 13

Effects of Garden Amendments on Soil Available Lead and Plant Uptake in a Contaminated Calcareous Soil

Geiger, T., & Norton, U. (2021) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app11135777 · Cited by 9

Triazole-functionalized hydrochar-stabilized Pd nanocatalyst for ullmann coupling

Pereira, G. R., Moreira, R. P. L., Wang, W., Guimarães, T., Teixeira, R. R., & Astruc, D. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136250 · Cited by 9

Technologies to convert waste to bio-oil, biochar, and biogas

Amesho, K. T. T., Edoun, E. I., Kadhila, T., Shangdiar, S., Iikela, S., Pandey, A., Chinglenthoiba, C., & Lani, M. N. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-19171-8.00011-0 · Cited by 9

Hydrochar from Pine Needles as a Green Alternative for Catalytic Electrodes in Energy Applications

Marrocchi, A., Cerza, E., Chandrasekaran, S., Sgreccia, E., Kaciulis, S., Vaccaro, L., Syahputra, S., Vacandio, F., Knauth, P., & Vona, M. L. D. (2024) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules29143286 · Cited by 12

Regulation mechanisms of biochar-derived endogenous substances on heavy metal mobility in the soil-crop system: A critical review

Wu, Y., Tan, Z., Zhou, T., Wang, Z., Xue, Z., Yan, Y., He, H., & Pan, J. (2025) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2025.122557 · Cited by 8

Application of stubble waste biochar in cementitious composites: the impact of pyrolysis temperature on its characteristics and cementitious performance

Rashid, S., Goyal, A., Roy, A. B. D., & Singh, M. (2025) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2025.115088 · Cited by 8

Bamboo-derived N-doped biochar for high-efficiency CO2 adsorption

Dang, D., Wu, Y., Zhang, J., Jiang, X., Meng, G., Wu, Z., Zha, B., Wang, X., Liu, W., & He, L. L. (2026) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2026.107633 · Cited by 8

Experimental study on light volatile products from thermal decomposition of lignin monomer model compounds: effect of temperature, residence time and methoxyl group

Yang, H., Jiang, J., Zhang, B., & Xu, P. (2021) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d1ra06743e · Cited by 9

Strategies for Sustainable Crop Production and Arid Land Management

Ahmad, I. (2024) · Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis · doi:10.1080/00103624.2024.2426641 · Cited by 9

Biochar—A Filler in “Bioplastics” for Horticultural Applications

Malinska, K. A., Dróżdż, D., Postawa, P., & Stachowiak, T. (2024) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma17246208 · Cited by 7

Biochar-based adsorbents for carbon dioxide capture: A comprehensive review contrasting pyrolysis and hydrothermal pathways and their synergistic modification

Zhou, X., Zhang, P., Wu, J., Zhang, J., Zheng, H. A.-O., Zhang, J., Wang, D., Hu, Y., Zhao, X., Jin, Z., et al. (2026) · Gas Science and Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jgsce.2026.205865 · Cited by 7

Process Sustainability Analysis of Biorefineries to Produce Biofertilizers and Bioenergy from Biodegradable Residues

Burbano-Cuasapud, J. M., Solarte‐Toro, J. C., Restrepo-Serna, D. L., & Álzate, C. A. C. (2023) · Fermentation · doi:10.3390/fermentation9090788 · Cited by 7

Winery Residues Transformed into Biochar and Co-Applied with Trichoderma Increase Grape Productivity and Soil Quality

de Lima, E. M., Filho, A. P. M., da Costa, D. P., de Barros, J. A., da França, R. F., Lima, J. R. D. S., Duda, G. P., da Silva, M. M., de Araújo, A. S. F., & de Medeiros, É. V. (2025) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su17094150 · Cited by 7

Co-pyrolysis of peanut shell with municipal sludge: reaction mechanism, product distribution, and synergy

Zou, L., He, X. B., Yang, W., Shao, H., Wang, Y., & Zhao, Q. (2023) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-023-28992-x · Cited by 7

Formation of surface characteristics on biochar and its effect in heavy metal immobilization: Insights from endogenous substances transformation

Wu, Y., Tan, Z., Zhou, T., Guo, W., Yan, Y., & Pan, J. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.171153 · Cited by 7

Removal of Inorganic and Organic Pollutants from Soil by Biochar Application: A Sustainable Approach to Improve Soil Health

Narkhede, S., Phillips, E., Singhai, A., Dadsena, A., Sahu, R., Arfin, T., Shakya, A., & Parkhey, P. (2024) · ACS symposium series · doi:10.1021/bk-2024-1479.ch005 · Cited by 6

A comprehensive evaluation of the environmental and health risks associated with the potential utilization of chars produced from tires, electro-waste plastics and biomass

Burdová, H., Nebeská, D., Kwoczynski, Z., Žižková, L., Neubertová, V., Snow, J., Pilnaj, D., Baka, M., & Souki, K. S. A. (2024) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2024.120390 · Cited by 6

Thermochemical liquefaction of five biomasses and their availability as bio-rejuvenators for bitumen binders: physical and chemical characterisation of bio-oils and binders

Liu, S., Wang, H., & Yang, J. (2024) · International Journal of Pavement Engineering · doi:10.1080/10298436.2024.2432594 · Cited by 6

Inclusion of biochar in mushroom substrate influences microbial community composition of the substrate and elemental composition of the fruiting bodies

Karlsson, M. E., Jönsson, H. L., & Hultberg, M. (2025) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178914 · Cited by 6

Combustion Performance and Physicochemical Characteristics of Sawdust-Based Bio-Charcoal Briquettes using Molasses Adhesive

Ichsan, A. C., Ningsih, R. V., Rini, D. S., & Webliana, K. (2025) · Jurnal Sylva Lestari · doi:10.23960/jsl.v13i2.1101 · Cited by 6

Bioenergy generation and value addition from processing plant-generated industrial tea waste: a thermochemical approach

Haque, M., Bora, P., Phukan, M. M., & Borah, T. (2023) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-023-04345-z · Cited by 6

Antibiotic residue derived solid acids for ethanolysis of furfuryl alcohol into ethyl levulinate

Yuan, H., Li, C., Shan, R., Zhang, J., & Chen, Y. (2023) · Reaction Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1039/d3re00311f · Cited by 6

A thermokinetic characterization study on combustion of solid biofuels from Aloe vera residue

Koçer, A. T. (2023) · RENDICONTI LINCEI · doi:10.1007/s12210-023-01195-9 · Cited by 6

Modulating effects of biochar on phosphorus dynamics in soil–biota–plant system: a comprehensive review

Fathy, R. F., Elagroudi, W., Taha, A. A., & Mosa, A. A. (2025) · Soil Ecology Letters · doi:10.1007/s42832-025-0325-z · Cited by 5

Nitrogen-rich biochar electrodes from urban green waste for microbial CO2 electroreduction in bioelectrochemical systems

Nisa, K. U., Ricciardi, B., Freitas, W. D. S., Montalto, M., D’Epifanio, A., Mele, P., Bartolucci, L., Arciprete, F., Soggia, G., Adani, F., et al. (2026) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134403 · Cited by 5

Efecto de la aplicación de biochar en la actividad microbiana en suelos: Revisión

Lozano, H. A. M., & Afanasjeva, N. (2022) · Biotecnología en el Sector Agropecuario y Agroindustrial · doi:10.18684/rbsaa.v21.n2.2023.2197 · Cited by 6

Advantages of dual CO2 & O2 adsorption model for assessment of micropore development in biochar during two-stage gasification

Korus, A., Jagiełło, J., Jensen, C. D., Sárossy, Z., Ravenni, G., & Benedini, L. (2024) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2024.120293 · Cited by 5

Pyrolysis mechanistic study on sulfated polysaccharide from marine algal biomass with density functional theory method

Xu, W., Pan, G., Huang, J., Jiang, Y., Wang, H., Jin, L. M., Ou, J., & Cai, Y. (2024) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119103 · Cited by 5

Sequential carbonization of pig manure biogas residue into engineered biochar for diethyl phthalate removal toward environmental sustainability

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