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Critical field evaluations of biochar-amended stormwater biofilters for PFAS and other organic micropollutant removals

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One-step functionalization of chitosan with rich sulfur and nitrogen adsorption sites for efficient recovery of silver ions from actual wastewater

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Enhanced removal of the ammonium, nitrate and phosphate by biochars derived from apple tree branches via different modification methods

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Using Sawdust Derived Biochar as a Novel 3D Particle Electrode for Micropollutants Degradation

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Enhancing Organic Contaminant Removal from Wool Scouring Wastewater Using Chemically Modified Biochars

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Effective fluoride removal using granular bauxite filter media as an affordable and sustainable alternative to activated alumina

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Carbonized Apples and Quinces Stillage for Electromagnetic Shielding

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Valorization of Ginger Waste-Derived Biochar for Simultaneous Multiclass Antibiotics Remediation in Aqueous Medium

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Integrating comparative life cycle assessment and applications of torrefaction and pyrolysis: A comprehensive review of net carbon and environmental credits

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Sorption of Phosphate on Douglas Fir Biochar Treated with Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Hydroxide for Soil Amendments

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Corncob biochar combined with Bacillus subtilis to reduce Cd availability in low Cd-contaminated soil

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Harnessing bioelectricity and sediment remediation in sediment microbial fuel cells using vertical tubular bamboo biochar anode

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Advancing Environmental Sustainability: Biochar Production, Properties, Applications, and the Emerging Potential of Nano-Biochar

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Sorption Characteristics of Methylene Blue on Medulla Tetrapanacis Biochar and its Activation Technology

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Hydrothermal carbonization derived hydrochar from industrial waste as an efficient adsorbent for toxic dye removal and process optimization

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Improved heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compound adsorption using functionalised rice husk biochar

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A parametric optimization for leveraging the potential of ammonia modified magnetic pine cone hydrochar for Cr (VI) contaminated wastewater treatment

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Impact of particle size separation on the stabilisation efficiency of heavy-metal-contaminated soil: a meta-analysis

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Modified Biochar for Lead Removal from Water: A Critical Review on Synthesis, Characterization, Evaluation, and Unveiling the Adsorption Mechanisms Through Molecular Simulations

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Use of Biochar for Limiting the Pathway of Exposure and Reducing the Risk of Heavy Metal Contamination from Mines

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Sustainable solutions for Cr6+ removal using carbon-based adsorbents

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Biosorption of Heavy Metal in Wastewater with Biochar: A Review

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Biochar reduces Cd accumulation in Brassica rapa var. chinensis: Role of particle size

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Optimization and modeling of Pb 2+ ions adsorption on bentonite and HNO 3 -activated bentonite using Taguchi and ANOVA methods

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Characterization of Hemp Hurd-Derived Biochar for Potential Agricultural Applications

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Structural Heterogeneity of Biochar Modulates’ Soil Hydraulic Properties and Nutrient Migration

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Effects of activation time and temperature on the performance of uniform-sized biochar for microplastic adsorption from wastewater

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Valorization of olive pomace into gadolinium-modified biochar for phosphate removal from wastewater

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A review on modified biochar-activated persulfate systems for degradation of aqueous organic pollutants: Mechanisms, applications, and future perspectives

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The use of acrylic yarn modified with amidoxime and carboxylate-containing polymer for lead removal from drinking water

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Biochar Enhanced Chemical and Biological Properties of Contaminated Soils with Lead

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Magnetization Improved Fine Particle Biochar Adsorption of Lead

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Adsorption, leaching and bioavailability of cadimum and lead in aqueous solution and contaminated soils amended with modified biochar

Fahmi, A. H. (2018) · Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

Characterization of biochars produced from oil palm and rice husks and their adsorption capacities for heavy metals

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Quantitative analysis of Pb adsorption on sulfhydryl-modified biochar

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