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Bamboo charcoal powder-based polyurethane as packing material in biotrickling filter for simultaneous removal of n-hexane and dichloromethane

Zhao, M., Hu, L., Dai, L., Wang, Z., He, J., Wang, Z., Chen, J., Hrynsphan, D., & Savitskaya, T. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126427 · Cited by 38 · see citing works

Environmental fate and transformation of TiO₂ nanoparticles: A comprehensive assessment

Sundaram, T., Rajendran, S., Natarajan, S., Vinayagam, S., Rajamohan, R., & Lackner, M. K. (2024) · Alexandria Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.aej.2024.12.054 · Cited by 38 · see citing works

Biochar as an eco-friendly adsorbent for ibuprofen removal via adsorption: A review

Ahmed, H. R., Kayani, K. F., Ealias, A. M., & George, G. (2024) · Inorganic Chemistry Communications · doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2024.113397 · Cited by 35 · see citing works

Recent advances in biochar technology for aquatic pollution control: a critical review of applications, barriers, and future opportunities

de Lima, M. F. N. T., Islam, M. M., Neogi, S., Nasrin, K., Sen, A., Masood, A., David, G. S., Pathan, M. M., Baki, A. O., Bordin, C., et al. (2025) · Discover Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s43621-025-01581-3 · Cited by 38 · see citing works

Cultivating sustainability: Harnessing biochar-derived composites for carbon-neutral wastewater treatment

Kurniawan, T. A., Ali, S., Mohyuddin, A., Haider, A., Riaz, M., Khan, S., Othman, M. H. D., Goh, H. H., Anouzla, A., Aziz, F., et al. (2024) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2024.04.040 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

Solvent-Free Synthesis of MgO-Modified Biochars for Phosphorus Removal from Wastewater

Xu, S., Li, D., Guo, H., Lu, H., Qiu, M., Yang, J., & Shen, F. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19137770 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

The application of P-modified biochar in wastewater remediation: A state-of-the-art review

Li, R., Zhang, C., Hui, J., Shen, T., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170198 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Industrial production of activated carbon using circular bioeconomy principles: Case study from a Romanian company

Sebestyén, T. T., & Grande, C. A. (2022) · Cleaner Engineering and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.clet.2022.100443 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Insights on ball milling enhanced iron magnesium layered double oxides bagasse biochar composite for ciprofloxacin adsorptive removal from water

Tang, J., Ma, Y., Cui, S., Ding, Y., Zhu, J., Chen, X., & Zhang, Z. (2022) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127468 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Phytosphere purification of urban domestic wastewater

Qu, Y., Yang, Y., Sonne, C., Chen, X., Yue, X., Gu, H., Lam, S. S., & Peng, W. (2023) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122417 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Research progress on synthesis mechanism and performance evaluation of ball milling biochar-iron based materials

Li, H., Ni, Z., Kang, Z., Sheng, H., Wang, Y., Chen, M., & Qian, L. (2024) · npj Materials Sustainability · doi:10.1038/s44296-024-00022-y · Cited by 29 · see citing works

Biochar and carbon-negative technologies: exploring opportunities for climate change mitigation

Ayaz, M., Muntaha, S. T., Baltrėnaitė, E., & Kriaučiūnienė, Z. (2025) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00421-3 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Ball milling Fe3O4@biochar cathode coupling persulfate for the removal of sulfadiazine from water: Effectiveness and mechanisms

Wei, T., Meng, Y., Ai, D., Zhu, C., & Wang, B. (2022) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.108879 · Cited by 29 · see citing works

Sulfidated microscale zero-valent iron/reduced graphene oxide composite (S-mZVI/rGO) for enhanced degradation of trichloroethylene: The role of hydrogen spillover

Li, T., Teng, Y., Li, X., Luo, S., Xiu, Z., Wang, H., & Sun, H. (2022) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130657 · Cited by 29 · see citing works

Use of rice straw nano-biochar to slow down water infiltration and reduce nitrogen leaching in a clayey soil

Sun, Y., Wang, X., Wu, Q. J., Zong, T., Xin, X., Xie, J., & Yang, J. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174956 · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Water hyacinth: Prospects for biochar-based, nano-enabled biofertilizer development

Irewale, A. T., Dimkpa, C., Elemike, E. E., & Oguzie, E. E. (2024) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36966 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Iron modified biochar enables recovery and recycling of phosphorus from wastewater through column filters and flow reactors

Gao, A. L., & Wan, Y. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137434 · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Recent Advances in Ball-Milled Materials and Their Applications for Adsorptive Removal of Aqueous Pollutants

Gao, P., Fan, X., Sun, D., Zeng, G., Wang, Q., & Wang, Q. (2024) · Water · doi:10.3390/w16121639 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

Unraveling the nano-biochar mediated regulation of heavy metal stress tolerance for sustaining plant health

Faizan, M., Alam, P., Kumari, A., Suresh, G., Sharma, P., Karabulut, F., Soysal, S., Djalović, I. G., Trivan, G., Adil, M. F., et al. (2024) · Plant Stress · doi:10.1016/j.stress.2024.100615 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Exploring acid mine drainage treatment through adsorption: a bibliometric analysis

Dube, V., Phiri, Z., Kuvarega, A. T., Mamba, B. B., & de Kock, L. (2024) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-024-35047-2 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Unlocking the potential of MOF-biochar composites: Advanced functional materials for adsorption, catalysis, and energy storage

Vaz, R. C. A., Lopez, M. A. R., & Ferreira, G. M. D. (2024) · Materials Today Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.mtchem.2024.102383 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

MgO modified biochar produced through ball milling: A dual-functional adsorbent for removal of different contaminants

Zheng, Y., Wan, Y., Chen, J., Chen, H., & Gao, B. (2019) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125344 · Cited by 147 · see citing works

Effects of ball milling on biochar adsorption of contaminants in water: A meta-analysis

Harindintwali, J. D., He, C., Xiang, L., Dou, Q., Liu, Y., Wang, M., Wen, X., Fu, Y., Islam, M. U., Chang, S. X., et al. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163643 · Cited by 93 · see citing works

Biochar-based nano-composites for the decontamination of wastewater: A review

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Biochar-derived nanocomposites for environmental remediation: The insights and future perspectives

Lalmalsawmdawngliani, Lalhriatpuia, C., & Tiwari, D. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111840 · Cited by 37 · see citing works

Biochar-Based Nanocomposites: A Sustainable Solution for Water and Wastewater Treatment

Pandey, D., Singh, S., Dutta, K., Daverey, A., & Arunachalam, A. (2021) · Nanotechnology in the life sciences · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-61985-5_22 · Cited by 10 · see citing works