A novel almond shell biochar modified with FeS and chitosan as adsorbents for mitigation of heavy metals from water and soil

Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution by sewage sludge-derived biochar: Adsorption kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and mechanism

Fan, S., Wang, Y. N., Wang, Z., Tang, J., Tang, J., & Li, X. (2016) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2016.12.019 · Cited by 708 · see citing works

Evaluating biochar and its modifications for the removal of ammonium, nitrate, and phosphate in water

Zhang, M., Song, G., Gelardi, D. L., Huang, L., Khan, E., Mašek, O., Parikh, S. J., & Ok, Y. S. (2020) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2020.116303 · Cited by 586 · see citing works

Remediation of cadmium and lead polluted soil using thiol-modified biochar

Fan, J., Cai, C., Chi, H., Reid, B. J., Coulon, F., Zhang, Y., & Hou, Y. (2020) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122037 · Cited by 337 · see citing works

KOH-activated high surface area Douglas Fir biochar for adsorbing aqueous Cr(VI), Pb(II) and Cd(II)

Herath, A., Layne, C. A., Perez, F. A., Hassan, E. B., Pittman, C. U., & Mlsna, T. (2020) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128409 · Cited by 313 · see citing works

KOH-activated biochar and chitosan composites for efficient adsorption of industrial dye pollutants

Su, X., Wang, X., Ge, Z., Bao, Z., Li, L., Chen, Y., Dai, W., Yuanyuan, S., Yuan, H., Yang, W., et al. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.150387 · Cited by 303 · see citing works

Cr(VI) removal from aqueous solution using biochar modified with Mg/Al-layered double hydroxide intercalated with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

Huang, D., Liu, C., Zhang, C., Deng, R., Wang, R., Xue, W., Luo, H., Zeng, G., Zhang, Q., & Guo, X. (2018) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2018.12.114 · Cited by 274 · see citing works

Feasibility of biochar manufactured from organic wastes on the stabilization of heavy metals in a metal smelter contaminated soil

Abdelhafez, A. A., Li, J., & Abbas, M. (2014) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.05.086 · Cited by 239 · see citing works

Performance and mechanism for cadmium and lead adsorption from water and soil by corn straw biochar

Chi, T., Zuo, J., & Liu, F. (2017) · Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11783-017-0921-y · Cited by 205 · see citing works

One-pot synthesis of nZVI-embedded biochar for remediation of two mining arsenic-contaminated soils: Arsenic immobilization associated with iron transformation

Fan, J., Chen, X., Xu, Z., Xu, X., Zhao, L., Qiu, H., & Cao, X. (2020) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122901 · Cited by 193 · see citing works

Influence of pyrolysis temperature and bio-waste composition on biochar characteristics

Rodriguez-Ortiz, L. A., Torres, E., Zalazar-García, D., Zhang, H., Rodríguez, R., & Mazza, G. (2020) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2020.03.181 · Cited by 191 · see citing works

Activation of persulfate with biochar for degradation of bisphenol A in soil

Liu, J., Jiang, S., Chen, D., Dai, G., Wei, D., & Shu, Y. (2020) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2019.122637 · Cited by 189 · see citing works

Thiol-modified biochar synthesized by a facile ball-milling method for enhanced sorption of inorganic Hg2+ and organic CH3Hg+

Lyu, H., Xia, S., Tang, J., Zhang, Y., Gao, B., & Shen, B. (2019) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121357 · Cited by 178 · see citing works

Entrapment of ball-milled biochar in Ca-alginate beads for the removal of aqueous Cd(II)

Wang, B., Gao, B., & Wan, Y. (2017) · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2017.12.013 · Cited by 175 · see citing works

Insight into the key factors in fast adsorption of organic pollutants by hierarchical porous biochar

Yu, J., Feng, H., Tang, L., Pang, Y., Wang, J., Zou, J., Xie, Q., Liu, Y., Feng, C., & Wang, J. (2020) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123610 · Cited by 168 · see citing works

Sulfur-Functional Group Tunning on Biochar Through Sodium Thiosulfate Modified Molten Salt Process for Efficient Heavy Metal Adsorption

Yin, M., Bai, X., Wu, D., Li, F., Jiang, K., Ma, N., Chen, Z., Zhang, X., & Fang, L. (2021) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2021.134441 · Cited by 158 · see citing works

Phosphorylated chitosan/CoFe2O4 composite for the efficient removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous solution: Adsorption performance and mechanism studies

Wu, D., Wang, Y., Li, Y., Wei, Q. L., Hu, L., Yan, T., Feng, R., Yan, L., & Du, B. (2018) · Journal of Molecular Liquids · doi:10.1016/j.molliq.2018.12.098 · Cited by 157 · see citing works

Comparison of cadmium and lead sorption by Phyllostachys pubescens biochar produced under a low-oxygen pyrolysis atmosphere

Zhang, C., Shan, B., Tang, W., & Zhu, Y. (2017) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2017.04.051 · Cited by 154 · see citing works

Synergistic construction of green tea biochar supported nZVI for immobilization of lead in soil: A mechanistic investigation

Mandal, S., Pu, S., Shangguan, L., Liu, S., Ma, H., Adhikari, S., & Hou, D. (2019) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2019.105374 · Cited by 153 · see citing works

Enhanced removal of Cd2+ from water by AHP-pretreated biochar: Adsorption performance and mechanism

Liu, B., Chen, T., Wang, B., Zhou, S., Zhang, Z., Li, Y., Pan, X., & Wang, N. (2022) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129467 · Cited by 148 · see citing works

Synthesis and application of amine-functionalized MgFe2O4-biochar for the adsorption and immobilization of Cd(II) and Pb(II)

Li, A., Ge, W., Liu, L., Zhang, Y., & Qiu, G. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.135785 · Cited by 142 · see citing works

Removal of heavy metals from wastewaters with biochar pyrolyzed from MgAl-layered double hydroxide-coated rice husk: Mechanism and application

Li, A., Zhang, Y., Ge, W., Zhang, Y., Liu, L., & Qiu, G. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126425 · Cited by 133 · see citing works

Stress resistance enhancing with biochar application and promotion on crop growth

Chi, W., Nan, Q., Liu, Y., Dong, D., Qin, Y., Li, S., & Wu, W. (2024) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00336-z · Cited by 126 · see citing works

Magnetic chitosan-functionalized waste carton biochar composites for efficient adsorption of anionic and cationic dyes

Cheng, Y., Li, A., Shi, W., & Zhao, L. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.148535 · Cited by 118 · see citing works

Oxidative ageing of biochar and hydrochar alleviating competitive sorption of Cd(II) and Cu(II)

Liu, Y., Lu, W., Wang, X., Jing, F., Chang, R., & Chen, J. (2020) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138419 · Cited by 109 · see citing works

Rice husk and its derived biochar assist phytoremediation of heavy metals and PAHs co-contaminated soils but differently affect bacterial community

Shang, X., Wu, S., Liu, Y., Zhang, K., Guo, M., Zhou, Y., Zhu, J., Li, X., & Miao, R. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133684 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

Screening of wheat straw biochars for the remediation of soils polluted with Zn (II) and Cd (II)

Qian, T.-T., Wu, P., Qin, Q.-Y., Huang, Y., Wang, Y., & Zhou, D.-M. (2018) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.09.034 · Cited by 99 · see citing works

Structural design of biomass-derived hard carbon anode materials for superior sodium storage via increasing crystalline cellulose and closing the open pores

Li, X., Zhang, S., Tang, J., Yang, J., Wen, K., Wang, J., Wang, P., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d4ta03284e · Cited by 97 · see citing works

Polyamidoxime‐Coated Coconut Haustorium Derived Magnetic Biochar Adsorbent with Photothermal Conversion for Highly Efficient Uranium Recovery from Nuclear Wastewater

Zhou, G., Gao, F., Liu, T., Shi, S., Wang, H., Yuan, Y., & Wang, N. (2024) · Advanced Functional Materials · doi:10.1002/adfm.202406329 · Cited by 96 · see citing works

Arsenic removal from water and soils using pristine and modified biochars

Zhang, W., Cho, Y., Vithanage, M. S., Shaheen, S. M., Rinklebe, J., Alessi, D. S., Hou, C., Hashimoto, Y., Withana, P. A., & Ok, Y. S. (2022) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-022-00181-y · Cited by 94 · see citing works

Efficient removal of priority, hazardous priority and emerging pollutants with Prunus armeniaca functionalized biochar from aqueous wastes: Experimental optimization and modeling

Sekulić, M. T., Pap, S., Stojanović, Z. S., Bošković, N., Radonić, J. R., & Knudsen, T. Š. (2017) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.09.082 · Cited by 92 · see citing works

Adsorption performance of Ni(II) by KOH-modified biochar derived from different microalgae species

Tan, L., Nie, Y., Chang, H., Zhu, L., Guo, K., Ran, X., Zhong, N., Zhong, D., Xu, Y., & Ho, S.-H. (2024) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130287 · Cited by 87 · see citing works

Green remediation of benzene contaminated groundwater using persulfate activated by biochar composite loaded with iron sulfide minerals

Zhu, J., Song, Y., Wang, L., Zhang, Z., Gao, J., Tsang, D. C. W., Ok, Y. S., & Hou, D. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2021.132292 · Cited by 85 · see citing works

Self-regenerable bio-hybrid with biogenic ferrous sulfide nanoparticles for treating high-concentration chromium-containing wastewater

Fu, X.-Z., Wu, J., Cui, S., Wang, X., Liu, H., He, R., Yang, C., Deng, X., Tan, Z., & Li, W. (2021) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2021.117731 · Cited by 85 · see citing works

Co-application of biochar and plant growth regulators improves maize growth and decreases Cd accumulation in cadmium-contaminated soil

Haider, F. U., Ain, N. U., Khan, İ., Farooq, M., Habiba, H., Cai, L., & Li, Y. (2024) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140515 · Cited by 83 · see citing works

Multifunctional carboxymethyl cellulose sodium encapsulated phosphorus-enriched biochar composites: Multistage adsorption of heavy metals and controllable release of soil fertilization

Zhang, H., Yang, H., Shao, J., Chen, Y., Zhang, S., & Chen, H. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.139809 · Cited by 82 · see citing works

Combined magnetic biochar and ryegrass enhanced the remediation effect of soils contaminated with multiple heavy metals

Li, X., Li, R., Zhan, M., Hou, Q., Zhang, H., Wu, G., Ding, L., Lv, X., & Xu, Y. (2024) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2024.108498 · Cited by 81 · see citing works

Microbial mechanisms of organic matter mineralization induced by straw in biochar-amended paddy soil

Liu, Q., Wu, C., Wei, L., Wang, S., Deng, Y., Ling, W., Xiang, W., Kuzyakov, Y. V., Zhu, Z., & Ge, T. (2024) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00312-7 · Cited by 72 · see citing works

Biochar-mediated remediation of uranium-contaminated soils: evidence, mechanisms, and perspectives

Huang, F., Dong, F., Chen, L., Zeng, Y., Zhou, L., Sun, S., Wang, Z., Lai, J.-L., & Fang, L. (2024) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00308-3 · Cited by 68 · see citing works

Sorption of Cr(III) from aqueous media via naturally functionalized microporous biochar: Mechanistic study

Batool, S. A., Idrees, M., Al-Wabel, M. I., Ahmad, M., Hina, K., Ullah, H., Cui, L., & Hussain, Q. (2018) · Microchemical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.microc.2018.09.012 · Cited by 67 · see citing works

Selective removal of total Cr from a complex water matrix by chitosan and biochar modified-FeS: Kinetics and underlying mechanisms

Wan, Y., Luo, H., Cai, Y., Dang, Z., & Yin, H. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131475 · Cited by 63 · see citing works

Remediation of Cd(II), Zn(II) and Pb(II) in contaminated soil by KMnO4 modified biochar: Stabilization efficiency and effects of freeze–thaw ageing

Wang, Y., Wang, X., Bing, Z., Zhao, Q., Wang, K., Jiang, J., Jiang, M., Wang, Q., & Xue, R. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.150619 · Cited by 62 · see citing works

Cr(III) adsorption by sugarcane pulp residue and biochar

Yang, Z.-H., Xiong, S., Wang, B., Li, Q., & Wu, Y. (2013) · Journal of Central South University · doi:10.1007/s11771-013-1618-4 · Cited by 61 · see citing works

Gibbsian interpretation of Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin isotherms for adsorption in solution

Lü, L., & Na, C. (2022) · Philosophical Magazine Letters · doi:10.1080/09500839.2022.2084571 · Cited by 60 · see citing works

Enhanced phytoremediation of petroleum-contaminated soil by biochar and urea

Liu, Z., Li, Z., Chen, S., & Zhou, W. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131404 · Cited by 60 · see citing works

The effect of heavy metal ions hydration on their sorption by a mesoporous titanium phosphate ion-exchanger

Маслова, М. В., Ivanenko, V. I., Yanicheva, N., & Gerasimova, L. G. (2020) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101233 · Cited by 57 · see citing works

Functionalized porous nanoscale Fe3O4 particles supported biochar from peanut shell for Pb(II) ions removal from landscape wastewater

Xiaojun, J., Liu, R., Wang, H., Han, L., Qiu, M., & Hu, B. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-021-18432-z · Cited by 55 · see citing works

Wood ash amended biochar for the removal of lead, copper, zinc and cadmium from aqueous solution

CAIRNS, S. C., Chaudhuri, S., Sigmund, G., Robertson, I., Hawkins, N., Dunlop, T., & Hofmann, T. (2021) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2021.101961 · Cited by 50 · see citing works

Highly Efficient Adsorption of Heavy Metals onto Novel Magnetic Porous Composites Modified with Amino Groups

Ren, C., Ding, X., Li, W., Wu, H., & Yang, H. Y. (2017) · Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data · doi:10.1021/acs.jced.7b00198 · Cited by 47 · see citing works

Effects of biochar supported nano zero-valent iron with different carbon/iron ratios on two-phase anaerobic digestion of food waste

Wang, P., Yu, M., Lin, P., Zheng, Y., & Ren, L. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129158 · Cited by 46 · see citing works

Towards Negative Emissions: Hydrothermal Carbonization of Biomass for Sustainable Carbon Materials (Adv. Mater. 18/2024)

Yu, S., He, J., Zhang, Z., Sun, Z., Xie, M., Xu, Y., Bie, X., Li, Q., Zhang, Y., Sevilla, M., et al. (2024) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.202470139 · Cited by 38 · see citing works

A novel MnOx-impregnated on peanut shells derived biochar for high adsorption performance of Pb(II) and Cd(II): Behavior and mechanism

Liu, X., Li, D., Li, J., Wang, J., Liang, S., & Deng, H. Q. (2022) · Surfaces and Interfaces · doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2022.102323 · Cited by 37 · see citing works

High-performance spent coffee grounds-based 3D microporous biochar for the efficient capture of Cd2+ via a multi-pathway mechanism

Jin, Z., Xue, Z., Li, B., Ou, L., Yan, L., Yang, L., Yin, K., Jouha, J., Shao, P., Zeng, Z., et al. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.149537 · Cited by 37 · see citing works

Micro/nanoscale bone char alleviates cadmium toxicity and boosts rice growth via positively altering the rhizosphere and endophytic microbial community

Liang, A., Ma, C., Xiao, J., Hao, Y., Li, H., Guo, Y., Cao, Y., Jia, W., Han, L., Chen, G., et al. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131491 · Cited by 36 · see citing works

Reduced and oxidized rice straw biochar for hexavalent chromium adsorption: Revisiting the mechanism of adsorption

Dahiya, A., Bhardwaj, A., Rani, A., Arora, M., & Babu, J. N. (2023) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21735 · Cited by 35 · see citing works

A novel biochar-based composite hydrogel for removing heavy metals in water and alleviating cadmium stress in tobacco seedlings

Du, F., Liu, L., Pan, Y., Wu, C., Wang, R., Zhao, Z., Fan, W., Song, H., Shi, Y., & Wang, J. (2023) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-023-41946-0 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Remediation of biochar-supported effective microorganisms and microplastics on multiple forms of heavy metals in eutrophic lake

Tang, S., Gong, J., Song, B., Cao, W., & Li, J. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133098 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

High efficiency removal of Pb( ii ) in aqueous solution by a biochar-supported nanoscale ferrous sulfide composite

Chen, C., & Qiu, M. (2021) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d0ra08055a · Cited by 31 · see citing works

All-in-one strategy to prepare molded biochar with magnetism from sewage sludge for high-efficiency removal of Cd(Ⅱ)

Sun, Y., Liu, C., Gao, Y., Zhang, T., Jia, Y., & Wang, S. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131488 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

FeS/MgO-biochar composites for boosting the adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of RhB

Liu, T., Zhou, Y. Z., Zheng, W., Chang, C., Dong, J., Wen, J. L., & Zheng, X. (2024) · Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing · doi:10.1016/j.mssp.2024.108178 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Hydrothermal carbonization coupled with fast pyrolysis of almond shells: Valorization and production of valuable chemicals

Alcazar-Ruiz, A., Villardon, A., Dorado, F., & Sánchez-Silva, L. (2023) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2023.07.004 · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Investigation on Pb2+ adsorption characteristics by AAEMs-rich biochar in aqueous solution: Performance and mechanism

Jiang, J., Li, R., Yang, K., Li, Y., Deng, L., & Che, D. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.116731 · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Adsorption of chromium (VI) and Acid Orange 7 on lemon peel biochar: a response surface methodology approach

Ahmadian, A., Goharrizi, B. A., Shahriari, T., & Ahmadi, S. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1007/s13762-022-04726-3 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

Attempts to obtain clean biochar from hyperaccumulator through pyrolysis: Removal of heavy metals and transformation of phosphorus

Li, Z., Huang, Y., Zhu, Z., Yu, M., Cheng, H., Shi, H., Xiao, Y., Song, H., Zuo, W., Zhou, H., et al. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133837 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Large particle size boosting the engineering application potential of functional biochar in ammonia nitrogen and phosphorus removal from biogas slurry

Bian, H., Wang, M., Huang, J., Liang, R., Du, J., Fang, C., Shen, C., Man, Y. B., Wong, M. H., Shan, S., et al. (2023) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104640 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Highly efficient adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution by Fe3+ impregnated biochar

Wang, H., Tian, Z., Jiang, L., Luo, W., Wei, Z., Li, S., Cui, J., & Wei, W. (2016) · Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology · doi:10.1080/01932691.2016.1203333 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Production and Characterization of Biochar from Almond Shells

El‐Mashad, H. M., Edalati, A., Zhang, R., & Jenkins, B. M. (2022) · Clean Technologies · doi:10.3390/cleantechnol4030053 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Enhanced removal of cis-1,2-dichloroethene and vinyl chloride in groundwater using ball-milled sulfur- and biochar-modified zero-valent iron: From the laboratory to the field

Qian, L., Li, H., Wei, Z., Liang, C., Dong, X., Lin, D., & Chen, M. (2023) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122424 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Magnesium or bentonite modified almond kernel biochar for phosphate adsorption from contaminated water solutions

Vamvuka, D., Stergiou, K., Sdoukou, E., & Stratakis, A. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.111907 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Effects of soil organic carbon metabolism on electro-bioremediation of petroleum-contaminated soil

Wang, S., & Guo, S. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132180 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Adsorption of methane on biochar for emission reduction in oil and gas fields

Ko, V. Y., Wang, J., He, I., Ryan, D., Zhang, X., & Lan, C. Q. (2023) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-023-00209-x · Cited by 17 · see citing works

Novel Chitosan-FeS@biochar-added constructed wetland microcosms for NH4+/NO3- and Pb removal: Performance and mechanism

Wang, H., Liu, R., Chen, Q., Xia, H., & Zhang, Y. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.110400 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

High-efficiency adsorption of heavy metals on sulfur nanoparticles coated biochar derived from alfalfa residues and its biological effects

Seyedi, N., Ahmadyousefi, M., Marghaki, N. S., Afsharipour, R., Jahanshahi, M., & Nezhad, M. A. (2023) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-023-05021-y · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Evaluation of Green Waste and Popular Twigs Biochar Produced at Low and High Pyrolytic Temperature for Efficient Removal of Metals from Water

Aslam, Z., Khalid, M. S., Naveed, M., Shahid, M. A. R., & Aon, M. (2017) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-017-3615-y · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Characteristics of Removal of Lead, Cadmium and Chromium from Soil Using Biosorbent and Biochar

Staroń, P., Staroń, A., Radomski, P., & Chwastowski, J. (2024) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app14167241 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Research Progress on the Application of Nanocellulose in Glucose Sensing

Yuan, J., Wan, C., Wei, S., Chai, H., & Tao, T. (2024) · Current Organic Synthesis · doi:10.2174/0115701794273511231212072414 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Biosorption of lead, hexavalent chrome and cadmium from aqueous solution by torrefied biomass

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Conceptual techno-economic analysis of chitosan derivative resin and commercial sorbents for multi-heavy metal removal

Patel, P. K., Pandey, L. M., & Uppaluri, R. V. S. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.131732 · Cited by 38 · see citing works

Multi-mechanism synergistic adsorption of lead and cadmium in water by structure-functionally adapted modified biochar: A review

Zhang, D., Wu, B., Wang, T., Yılmaz, M., Sharma, G., Kumar, A., & Shi, H. C. (2025) · Desalination and Water Treatment · doi:10.1016/j.dwt.2025.101156 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

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 21 · see citing works

Converting Waste into Treasure: Efficient Adsorption of Cr(VI) Using Iron-Modified Rice Straw Biochar

Liu, H., Yao, R., Yu, M., Ye, Z., Lu, Y., Yu, X., Tang, J. L., & Sun, J. (2025) · Toxics · doi:10.3390/toxics13060458 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Photocatalytic degradation of dyes by metal sulfide–chitosan based composites: a comprehensive review

Arif, M. (2026) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d5ra07777j · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Synergistic valorization of red mud and spent coffee grounds via one-step hydrothermal carbonization for high-efficiency Pb(II) and Cd(II) removal from wastewater

Cui, Y., Zhou, Y., Cheng, M., Fang, W., Wang, Y., Chen, C., Liu, T., Li, B., & Liu, Z. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119349 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

High-efficiency Cr(VI) decontamination using glutaraldehyde-crosslinked chitosan/biochar composites: Performance optimization and mechanistic insights

Wu, T., Huang, X., Fei, Y., Luo, D., 吴启航, Liu, Y., Wei, L., & Xiao, T. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.119253 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Synergistic Se/S functionalization of biochar for effective immobilization of multi-target heavy metals in water and soil

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