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Wood-based biochar for the removal of potentially toxic elements in water and wastewater: a critical review

Shaheen, Sabry M., Niazi, Nabeel Khan, Hassan, Noha E. E., Bibi, Irshad, Wang, Hailong, Tsang, Daniel C. W., Ok, Yong Sik, Bolan, Nanthi +1 more·2019·International Materials Reviews

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Recently, biochar has received significant attention, especially for the removal of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) from water and wastewater. No review has been focused on the potential use of wood-based biochar (WB) for the removal of PTEs in water and wastewater. Here, we have critically reviewed the (i) preparation and characterisation of WB; (ii) removal efficiency of WB for PTEs in water with respect to its physicochemical characteristics, biochar/water ratio, pH, and sorption system; (iii) removal mechanisms of PTEs by WB; (iv) fate of the sorbed PTEs onto WB; and (v) recovery of the sorbed PTEs from the resultant sludge of WB. We also discussed the removal of PTEs by engineered/designer WB as compared to pristine WB. This review demonstrates the overarching scientific opportunities for a comprehensive understanding of using WB as an emerging biosorbent and a promising low-cost and effective material for the remediation of PTEs contaminated water.

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  • Biochar is emerging as an effective and safe natural adsorbent that can capture CO2 and remove diverse organic and inorganic contaminants from solid, aqueous, and/or gaseous media.

    “biochar is emerging as an effective and safe natural adsorbent that can capture CO2229 and remove diverse organic contaminants152 (e.g., antibiotics, aromatic dyes, agrochemicals, polychlorinated biphenyls, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and inorganic contaminants (e.g., phosphate, ammonia, sulfide, and heavy metals) from solid, aqueous, and/or gaseous media.137,230, 231, 232”

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Authors
Shaheen, S. M., Niazi, N. K., Hassan, N. E. E., Bibi, I., Wang, H., Tsang, D. C. W., Ok, Y. S., Bolan, N., & Rinklebe, J.
Affiliations
  • Kafrelsheikh University (EG)
  • University of Bremen (DE)
  • Agricultural Research Center (EG)
  • Zhejiang A & F University (CN)
  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
  • Korea University (KR)
  • CRC CARE (AU)
  • University of Wuppertal (DE)
Corresponding author
Rinklebe, Jörg
Venue
International Materials Reviews
Published
2018-07-02
Volume
64
Issue
4
Pages
216-247
ISSN
  • 0950-6608 (ISSN-L)
  • 1743-2804
OpenAlex
W2810524590
Cited by
527
References
210
Citations by year
2026: 32 · 2025: 52 · 2024: 66 · 2023: 85 · 2022: 78 · 2021: 93 · 2020: 65 · 2019: 47 · 2018: 7
FWCI
23.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • International Materials Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • Rare & Special e-Zone (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) (submittedVersion)
  • NOVA (University of Newcastle Australia) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • International Foundation for Science
  • Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (6425/Punjab/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2016, 6396/Punjab/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2016)
  • University of Agriculture Faisalabad
  • Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung Humboldt Foundation
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Water Science and Technology › Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Environmental remediation with nanomaterials
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Water Science and Technology › Heavy Metal Pollution Remediation
Keywords
wood-based biochar, potentially toxic elements, heavy metal removal, biosorption, wastewater treatment, water remediation, engineered biochar, sorption mechanism, biochar preparation, sludge recovery, low-cost adsorbent

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