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Biochar for Environmental Management: Science and Technology

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Black Carbon Increases Cation Exchange Capacity in Soils

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Renewable Fuels and Chemicals by Thermal Processing of Biomass

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Photocatalytic Composites Based on Biochar for Antibiotic and Dye Removal in Water Treatment

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Animal manure derived biochars synthesis, characterization and use for wastewater treatment and in agriculture: A recent review

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A Review on Magnetic Nanobiochar with Their Use in Environmental Remediation and High-Value Applications

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Oxidative magnetization of biochar at relatively low pyrolysis temperature for efficient removal of different types of pollutants

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Mechanochemical synthesis of calcium-biochar for decontamination of arsenic-containing acid mine drainage

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When biochar meets iron mineral: An opportunity to achieve enhanced performance in treating toxic metal(loid)s and refractory organics

Zhong, H., Feng, Z., Luo, Y., Zheng, Y., Luo, Z., Peng, T., Chen, Y., & Song, B. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128022 · Cited by 25

Removal of micro- and nano-plastics from aqueous matrices using modified biochar – A review of synthesis, applications, interaction, and regeneration

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Straw-derived porous biochars by ball milling for CO2 capture: Adsorption performance and enhanced mechanisms

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Preparation of a spherical biochar colloidal probe and its application in deciphering the mechanism of biochar mitigating membrane fouling

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Fabrication of Iron-Containing Biochar by One-Step Ball Milling for Cr(VI) and Tetracycline Removal from Wastewater

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Cleaning Up Metal Contamination after Decades of Energy Production and Manufacturing: Reviewing the Value in Use of Biochars for a Sustainable Future

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Biochar-derived adsorbents for removal of Rhodamine B from wastewater

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Enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation by ball-milling-assisted nitrogen-doped animal-derived biochar for sulfamethoxazole degradation: Unveiling multiple non-radical mechanisms

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Innovations in nanomaterials for remediation of heavy metal−polluted soil: Advances, mechanistic insights, and future prospects

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Effects of different low temperature pretreatments on properties of corn stover biochar for precursors of sulfonated solid acid catalysts

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Impregnation of Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles on Low-Cost Agro-Waste-Derived Biochar for Enhanced Removal of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds: Performance Evaluation and Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology

Siddiqui, A. J., Kumari, N., Adnan, M., Kumar, S., Abdelgadir, A., Saxena, J., Badraoui, R., Snoussi, M., Khare, P., & Singh, R. (2023) · Water · doi:10.3390/w15091688 · Cited by 24

Facile solvent-free modified biochar for removal of mixed steroid hormones and heavy metals: isotherm and kinetic studies

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Enhancement of immobilized biochar/FeS on nitrogen removal in constructed wetland at low temperature

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Regulation of extracellular electron transfer by sustained existence of Fe²⁺/Fe³⁺ redox couples on iron oxide-functionalized woody biochar anode surfaces in bioelectrochemical systems

Ratheesh, A., Sreelekshmy, B. R., Namitha, S., Sasidharan, S., Nair, K. S., George, S., & Shibli, S. M. A. (2024) · Surfaces and Interfaces · doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2024.105114 · Cited by 23

Novel biochar-filled hydrogel composites: Assessment of multifunctionality and potential in environmental applications

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Uranium and Fluoride Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Biochar: A Critical Review for Understanding the Role of Feedstock Types, Mechanisms, and Modification Methods

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Highly effective adsorption and passivation of Cd from wastewater and soil by MgO- and Fe3O4-loaded biochar nanocomposites

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Customized carbon composite nanomaterials for the mitigation of emerging contaminants: a review of recent trends

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Ball-milled synthesis of biochar-MOF nanocomposite for the concurrent recovery of mixed contaminants from wastewater

Amusat, S. O., Kebede, T. G., Nxumalo, E. N., Dube, S., & Nindi, M. M. (2025) · Results in Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102050 · Cited by 20

Biochar Utilization in Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Biosensing Applications: A Review

Min, K. H., Kim, K. H., Seo, J.-H., & Pack, S. P. (2025) · Biomolecules · doi:10.3390/biom15060760 · Cited by 24

Advances in biochar modification for environmental remediation with emphasis on iron functionalization

Zhang, Y., Chen, H., & Islam, S. (2025) · Biochar X · doi:10.48130/bchax-0025-0010 · Cited by 24

Ultra-efficient removal of methylene blue, oxytetracycline, and lead(II) by activated carbon derived from black cumin (Nigella sativa) processing solid waste

Teymur, Y. A., & Güzel, F. (2023) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.103940 · Cited by 20

Unlocking the potential of magnetic biochar in wastewater purification: a review on the removal of bisphenol A from aqueous solution

Katibi, K. K., Shitu, I. G., Yunos, K. F. M., Azis, R. S., Iwar, R. T., Adamu, S. B., Umar, A. M., & Adebayo, K. R. (2024) · Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · doi:10.1007/s10661-024-12574-6 · Cited by 20

Expanding the frontiers of nanobiochar and biochar nanocomposites as versatile biomaterials for sustainable development

Singh, P., Pathy, A., Sharma, S., Dhanorkar, M. N., Naeth, M. A., & Chang, S. X. (2026) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-025-00523-6 · Cited by 20

Mechanochemical synthesis of self-circulating Z-scheme AgCl/SiC photocatalyst from retired PV silicon: pH stability, reusability and broad applicability

Chen, Y., Teng, C., Li, F., Tang, Z., Xu, L., Zhang, L., Huang, Q., Zhu, J., & Yuan, W. (2024) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160733 · Cited by 19

Single- and multi-metal engineered, functionalized hybrid biochars for heavy metal adsorption: synthesis, structure-function relationships, and coordination mechanisms

Kandel, D. R., Gaudel, P., Poudel, M. B., Yun, W., & Lee, J. (2026) · Coordination Chemistry Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2025.217521 · Cited by 23

Effective Removal of Ammonium from Aqueous Solution by Ball-Milled Biochar Modified with NaOH

Yang, H., Li, X., Wang, Y., Wang, J., Yang, L., Ma, Z., Luo, J., Cui, X., Yan, B., & Chen, G. (2023) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr11061671 · Cited by 18

Recent insights into modified biochars: A half-decade study

Teli, S., Soni, S., Teli, P., & Agarwal, S. (2024) · Journal of Materials Science · doi:10.1007/s10853-024-10272-9 · Cited by 17

Remarkable synergy between sawdust biochar and attapulgite/diatomite after co-ball milling to adsorb methylene blue

Jiang, F., Li, F., Zimmerman, A. R., Yu, Z., Ji, L., Wei, C., Zhang, X., & Gao, B. (2023) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d3ra01123b · Cited by 17

Mass transfer modelling and nitrogen release kinetics of nano-biochar dispersed PVA/PVP matrix encapsulated slow-release fertilizer for sustainable agriculture

Ponnusamy, P., Loganathan, M., & Krishnasamy, S. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal Advances · doi:10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100817 · Cited by 19

Adsorption and Removal of Emerging Pollutants from Water by Activated Carbon and Its Composites: Research Hotspots, Recent Advances, and Future Prospects

Chen, H., Hu, Q., Huang, H., Chen, L., Zhang, C., Jin, Y., & Zhang, W. (2026) · Water · doi:10.3390/w18030300 · Cited by 16

Characteristics of ball-milled PET plastic char for the adsorption of different types of aromatic organic pollutants

Mun, H., Ri, C., Liu, Q., & Tang, J. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-022-21143-8 · Cited by 16

Technological Solutions for Water Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects

Philip, L., Pradeep, T., Bhallamudi, S. M., Bhallamudi, S. M., Philip, L., Balkhi, S. A. A., Karki, B. K., Philip, L., Maliyekkal, S. M., Vijayanandan, A., et al. (2023) · IWA Publishing eBooks · doi:10.2166/9781789063714 · Cited by 20

Application of mechanochemical technology for removal/solidification pollutant and preparation/recycling energy storage materials

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A review and bibliometric analysis on recent modification of biochar for effective and sustainable remediation of heavy metals in aqueous medium

Kumari, A., Yadav, M., Bhatia, A., Sharma, M., & Bhateria, R. (2025) · Discover Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1007/s43938-025-00088-7 · Cited by 21

Standardized protocols and applications in mechanochemical synthesis for organic and inorganic materials

Al‐Amiery, A. A. (2026) · Discover Chemistry. · doi:10.1007/s44371-026-00526-7 · Cited by 15

Adsorptive removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: From conventional porous materials to metal-organic frameworks and covalent organic frameworks

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Novel S-scheme heterojunction of red mud-based Fe2O3/Co-Al-LDH for the photo-Fenton degradation of gatifloxacin under visible light

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Incorporating pristine biochar into metal-organic frameworks: Facile green synthesis, characterization, and wastewater remediation

Amusat, S. O., Kebede, T. G., Nxumalo, E. N., Dube, S., & Nindi, M. M. (2022) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2022.101160 · Cited by 15

Discrete element analysis of the influence of grinding media shape on the grinding process

Fang, X., Wu, C., Liao, N., Zhong, J., Liu, R., Wu, J., Li, L., & Duan, X. (2025) · Minerals Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.mineng.2025.109222 · Cited by 14

Oxidative Magnetic Modification of Pristine Biochar Assisted by Ball-Milling for Removal of Methylene Blue and Tetracycline in Aqueous Solution

Chen, Y., Li, L., Qin, W., Yang, R. Q., Zhao, Y., Rao, X., Li, J., Xu, S., & Song, H. (2022) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su14159349 · Cited by 14

Corn cob-derived biochar as a biosorbent for endocrine disrupting compounds in dispersive pipette extraction

Cardoso, C. D. S., Pereira-Coelho, M., Faita, F. L., & Vitali, L. (2025) · Green Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.greeac.2025.100251 · Cited by 14

Adsorption of modified polystyrene nanoplastics on biomass-derived activated carbons: A study of ball mill activation

Sanz-Santos, E., Álvarez-Montero, M. A., Gómez‐Avilés, A., Belver, C., & Bedia, J. (2025) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126654 · Cited by 13

A recyclable biochar with ultrahigh absorption ability for efficient removal of tetracycline hydrochloride

Han, R., Song, Y., Duan, J., & Ai, S. (2024) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134974 · Cited by 13

Agricultural waste-derived biochar for environmental management

Matsagar, B. M., & Wu, K. C. ‐. (2022) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-85343-9.00026-4 · Cited by 14

Understanding the Energy-Saving mechanism of ceramic balls in tumbling mills

Fang, X., Wu, C., Liao, N., Yuan, C., Zhong, J., Zhu, S., Liu, A., & Xiao, K. (2024) · Minerals Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108982 · Cited by 12

Biowaste-derived biochars for treatment of wastewater contaminated by dyes

Emenike, E. C., Okoro, H. K., Iwuozor, K. O., Egbemhenghe, A. U., Okwu, K. C., Adeniyi, A. G., Paul, S., Akshaya, K., & Selvasembian, R. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-99889-5.00011-6 · Cited by 12

Biomaterials-based biofilters from sugarcane waste: an eco-friendly way to clean water and manage nutrients

Thorat, D. S., Singh, S. K., Ushir, Y. V., Tiwari, K., kokate, S., & Nagime, P. V. (2025) · Discover Materials · doi:10.1007/s43939-025-00234-6 · Cited by 12

Removal of cadmium in aqueous solutions using a ball milling–assisted one-pot pyrolyzed iron-biochar composite derived from cotton husk

Chen, C., Yang, F., Beesley, L., Trakal, L., Ma, Y., Sun, Y., Zhang, Z., & Ding, Y. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-022-22828-w · Cited by 12

A comprehensive review on biogenic synthesis and environmental - applications of precious metal nanoparticles

Kar, P., Muduli, S., Nayak, S., Nayak, R. K., & Nayak, R. K. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.119164 · Cited by 13

Raw potato peel as a biosorbent for lead(II) and dye removal: adsorption behavior, kinetics, and thermodynamic analysis

Altunkaynak, Y., Önal, G., Levent, A., & Levent, A. (2025) · Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society · doi:10.1007/s13738-025-03304-x · Cited by 11

An approach to environmental remediation with biochar (BC) and nanobiochar (NBC) based composites

Chandran, R. R., & Chandra, C. S. J. (2026) · Discover Environment · doi:10.1007/s44274-026-00583-w · Cited by 11

Green Synthesis of Surface Modified Biochar for Simultaneous Removal of Steroidal Hormones and Heavy Metals from Wastewater: Optimisation by Central Composite Design

Amusat, S. O., Kebede, T. G., Nxumalo, E. N., Dube, S., & Nindi, M. M. (2023) · Water · doi:10.3390/w15203703 · Cited by 10

Aqueous norfloxacin removal by novel biochar adsorbent prepared through ethanol-combined ball milling

Yang, S., Yang, C., Hu, X., Ding, Z., Zhou, R., Wei, H., & Wang, L. (2024) · Environmental Pollutants and Bioavailability · doi:10.1080/26395940.2024.2311675 · Cited by 11

New challenge: Mitigation and control of antibiotic resistant genes in aquatic environments by biochar

Feng, Y., Xie, T., & Li, F. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174385 · Cited by 11

Biomass-derived porous carbon for rapid adsorption of methylene blue in aqueous solution

Sun, J., Xue, T., & Liu, J. (2024) · Next Materials · doi:10.1016/j.nxmate.2024.100452 · Cited by 11

Development of sustainable biogenic marine waste-based composite for phosphate ions recovery and subsequent biogas production

Alghamdi, H. M., El-Qelish, M., Elwakeel, K. Z., Zainy, F. M. A., Yang, Z., & Elgarahy, A. M. (2025) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.107819 · Cited by 11

Perspectives On Circular Economy and Efficient Resource Utilization of Valorized Value-Added Material for Sustainable Development

John, K. I., Adeleye, A. T., Munsif, S., Odusina, B. O., & Omorogie, M. O. (2026) · Circular Economy and Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s43615-026-00837-y · Cited by 11

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

Recent Advances in Biochar-based Catalysts: Air Purification and Opportunities for Industrial Upscaling

Younis, S. A., & Kim, K. (2022) · Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment · doi:10.5572/ajae.2022.117 · Cited by 12

Electrochemical and biosensing applications of biochar and biochar-based composites

Tshoko, S., Mulaudzi, T., Iwuoha, E. I., & Ajayi, R. F. (2025) · Frontiers in Sensors · doi:10.3389/fsens.2025.1552969 · Cited by 12

Biochar co-modification by magnetization and mineral impregnation: a step towards improved agri-environmental applications

Dalloul, A., Jellali, S., El‐Azazy, M., Abu‐Dieyeh, M. H., Sayadi, S., & Hamdi, H. (2026) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-025-00536-1 · Cited by 11

Nanoporous carbonaceous materials (biochar and activated carbon): recent progress and potential applications for arsenic removal

Parlayıcı, Ş., Bahadir, M., & Pehlivan, E. (2024) · Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology · doi:10.1080/01932691.2024.2369881 · Cited by 10

Efficient Removal of Paraquat Pollutants Using Magnetic Biochar Derived from Corn Husk Waste: A Sustainable Approach for Water Remediation

Damdib, S., Siyasukh, A., Vanichsetakul, B., Phamornpiboon, P., Thanachayanont, C., Punyapalakul, P., & Tonanon, N. (2023) · Adsorption Science & Technology · doi:10.1155/2023/5512881 · Cited by 10

The preparation and utilization of two-dimensional materials in electrochemical energy storage

Liu, H., Nai, J., Wang, F., Li, X., Yan, M., Qi, Z., Liu, Y., Xu, W., Liu, G., & Yang, Z. (2024) · Ionics · doi:10.1007/s11581-024-05859-w · Cited by 9

Nano-Biochar Enhanced Adsorption of NO3−-N and Its Role in Mitigating N2O Emissions: Performance and Mechanisms

Xing, W., Zong, T., Sun, Y., Fang, W., Shen, T., & Zhou, Y. (2025) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy15071723 · Cited by 10

Research Progress and Prospects of Modified Biochar in the Adsorption and Degradation of Sulfonamide Antibiotics

Wang, J., Hou, Y., Li, X., Zhao, R., Mu, X., Liu, Y., Huang, C., Fu, F., & Yang, F. (2026) · Antibiotics · doi:10.3390/antibiotics15030268 · Cited by 9

Red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) industrial processing pulp-derived nanoporous carbon sorbent for the removal of methylene blue, diclofenac, and copper(II)

Koyuncu, F., Güzel, F., & Teymur, Y. A. (2023) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-03677-6 · Cited by 9

Systematic Research on the Transport of Ball-Milled Biochar in Saturated Porous Media: Effect of Humic Acid, Ionic Strength, and Cation Types

Cao, G., Qiao, J., Ai, J., Ning, S., Sun, H., Chen, M., Zhao, L., Zhang, G., & Lian, F. (2022) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano12060988 · Cited by 9

Fabrication of FeP2/C/CNTs@3D interconnected graphene aerogel composite for lithium-ion battery anodes and the electrochemical performance evaluation using machine learning

Lin, C., Tang, J., Wang, S., Gao, Q., Liu, Y., Wu, W., Wang, X., Huang, Z., & Yang, L. (2024) · Journal of Alloys and Compounds · doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.174800 · Cited by 8

Bisphenol A in Water Systems: Risks to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Biochar‐Based Adsorption Remediation: A Review

Michenzi, C., Myers, S. H., & Chiarotto, I. (2024) · Chemistry & Biodiversity · doi:10.1002/cbdv.202401037 · Cited by 8

Synthesis and characterization of magnetic biochar nanocomposite from oil palm fronds for efficient copper (II) ion removal from leachate

Shitu, I. G., Katibi, K. K., Tafida, R. A., Iya, S. G. D., Alotaibi, K. M., Babani, S., Amusa, A. A., Elbidi, M., Katibi, M. T., & Mallik, S. (2024) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-024-03041-4 · Cited by 8

Synthesis and Application for Pb2+ Removal of a Novel Magnetic Biochar Embedded with FexOy Nanoparticles

Yao, Y., Yao, T., & Qian, C. (2025) · Symmetry · doi:10.3390/sym17040516 · Cited by 8

Activated carbon derived from shrimp waste enhanced by ball milling: a green solution for CO 2 capture and waste valorization

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