Recent advancements in biochar preparation, feedstocks, modification, characterization and future applications

Biochar effects on soil biota – A review

Lehmann, J., Rillig, M. C., Thies, J., Masiello, C. A., Hockaday, W. C., & Crowley, D. (2011) · Soil Biology and Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2011.04.022 · Cited by 5,074

Dynamic Molecular Structure of Plant Biomass-Derived Black Carbon (Biochar)

Keiluweit, M., Nico, P. S., Johnson, M. G., & Kleber, M. (2010) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es9031419 · Cited by 3,230

Bio-char Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystems – A Review

Lehmann, J., Gaunt, J., & Rondon, M. (2006) · Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change · doi:10.1007/s11027-005-9006-5 · Cited by 3,053

Biochar for environmental management: science and technology

(2009) · Choice Reviews Online · doi:10.5860/choice.47-0296 · Cited by 2,947

A review of biochar and its use and function in soil

Sohi, S. P., Krull, E., Lopez-Capel, E., & Bol, R. (2010) · Advances in Agronomy · doi:10.1016/s0065-2113(10)05002-9 · Cited by 2,240

Potential mechanisms for achieving agricultural benefits from biochar application to temperate soils: a review

Atkinson, C. J., Fitzgerald, J. D., & Hipps, N. A. (2010) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-010-0464-5 · Cited by 2,154

Application of biochar for the removal of pollutants from aqueous solutions

Tan, X., Liu, Y., Zeng, G., Wang, X., Hu, X., Gu, Y., & Yang, Z. (2015) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.12.058 · Cited by 2,081

Engineering carbon materials from the hydrothermal carbonization process of biomass

Hu, B., Wang, K., Wu, L., Yu, S., Antonietti, M., & Titirici, M. (2010) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.200902812 · Cited by 1,765

Impact of pyrolysis temperature and manure source on physicochemical characteristics of biochar

Cantrell, K. B., Hunt, P. G., Uchimiya, M., Novak, J. M., & Ro, K. S. (2012) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2011.11.084 · Cited by 1,502

Extensive Sorption of Organic Compounds to Black Carbon, Coal, and Kerogen in Sediments and Soils: Mechanisms and Consequences for Distribution, Bioaccumulation, and Biodegradation

Cornelissen, G., Gustafsson, Ö., Bucheli, T. D., Jonker, M. T. O., Koelmans, A. A., & van Noort, P. C. M. (2005) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es050191b · Cited by 1,398

Modified biochar: synthesis and mechanism for removal of environmental heavy metals

Liu, Z., Xu, Z., Xu, L., Buyong, F., Chay, T. C., Li, Z., Cai, Y., Hu, B., Zhu, Y., & Wang, X. (2022) · Carbon Research · doi:10.1007/s44246-022-00007-3 · Cited by 426

Influence of activation conditions on the physicochemical properties of activated biochar: a review

Panwar, N. L., & Pawar, A. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-020-00870-3 · Cited by 369

Biochar for removal of dyes in contaminated water: an overview

Saravanan, P., Jegan, J., Pushpa, T. B., Ravindiran, G., & Bulgariu, L. (2022) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-022-00131-8 · Cited by 312

Conversion of sewage sludge into biochar: A potential resource in water and wastewater treatment

Gopinath, A., Divyapriya, G., Srivastava, V., Laiju, A. R., Nidheesh, P. V., & Kumar, M. S. (2021) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2020.110656 · Cited by 281

Industrial biochar systems for atmospheric carbon removal: a review

Fawzy, S., Osman, A. I., Yang, H., Doran, J., & Rooney, D. W. (2021) · Environmental Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1007/s10311-021-01210-1 · Cited by 220

Agricultural waste to real worth biochar as a sustainable material for supercapacitor

Khedulkar, A. P., Pandit, B., Dang, V. D., & Doong, R. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161441 · Cited by 203

Biochar from pyrolysis of rice husk biomass—characteristics, modification and environmental application

Bushra, B., & Remya, N. (2020) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-020-01092-3 · Cited by 188

Biochar for soil remediation: A comprehensive review of current research on pollutant removal

Nguyen, T.-B., Sherpa, K., Bui, X., Nguyen, V.-T., Vo, T.-D.-H., Hiền, H. T. T., Chen, C., & Dong, C. (2023) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122571 · Cited by 188

Coconut shell and husk biochar: A review of production and activation technology, economic, financial aspect and application

Ajien, A., Idris, J., Sofwan, N. M., Husen, R., & Seli, H. H. (2022) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x221127167 · Cited by 196

Biochars as media for air pollution control systems: Contaminant removal, applications and future research directions

Gwenzi, W., Chaukura, N., Wenga, T., & Mtisi, M. (2020) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142249 · Cited by 161

Biochar facilitated bioprocessing and biorefinery for productions of biofuel and chemicals: A review

Sun, X., Atiyeh, H. K., Li, M., & Chen, Y. (2019) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122252 · Cited by 152

Biochar-based materials in environmental pollutant elimination, H2 production and CO2 capture applications

Fang, L., Huang, T., Lu, H., Wu, X., Chen, Z., Yang, H. Y., Wang, S., Tang, Z., Li, Z., Hu, B., et al. (2023) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-023-00237-7 · Cited by 146

Effective Usage of Biochar and Microorganisms for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions and Pesticides

Manikandan, S. K., Pallavi, P., Shetty, K., Bhattacharjee, D., Giannakoudakis, D. A., Katsoyiannis, I. A., & Nair, V. (2023) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules28020719 · Cited by 134

Application of Biochar for Improving Physical, Chemical, and Hydrological Soil Properties: A Systematic Review

Bhat, S. A., Kuriqi, A., Dar, M. U. D., Bhat, O. A., Sammen, S. S., Islam, A. R. M. T., Elbeltagi, A., Shah, O., Al-Ansari, N. A., Ali, R., et al. (2022) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su141711104 · Cited by 131

Environmental sustainability of negative emissions technologies: A review

Jeswani, H. K., Saharudin, D. M., & Azapagic, A. (2022) · Sustainable Production and Consumption · doi:10.1016/j.spc.2022.06.028 · Cited by 125

Lignocellulosic biomass-based engineered biochar composites: A facile strategy for abatement of emerging pollutants and utilization in industrial applications

Shukla, P., Giri, B. S., Mishra, R. K., Pandey, A., & Chaturvedi, P. (2021) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2021.111643 · Cited by 106

Carbonaceous materials as effective adsorbents and catalysts for the removal of emerging contaminants from water

Scaria, J., Gopinath, A., Ranjith, N., Ravindran, V., Ummar, S., Nidheesh, P. V., & Kumar, M. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131319 · Cited by 101

Comprehensive review on lignocellulosic biomass derived biochar production, characterization, utilization and applications

Jayakumar, M., Hamda, A. S., Abo, L. D., Daba, B. J., Prabhu, S. V., Rangaraju, M., Jabesa, A., Periyasamy, S., Sagadevan, S., & Baskar, G. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140515 · Cited by 105

Biochar produced from waste‐based feedstocks: Mechanisms, affecting factors, economy, utilization, challenges, and prospects

Ahmed, S. F., Mehejabin, F., Chowdhury, A. A., AlMomani, F. A., Khan, N. A., Badruddin, I. A., & Kamangar, S. (2024) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/gcbb.13175 · Cited by 113

Biochar preparation and evaluation of its effect in composting mechanism: A review

Li, Y., Awasthi, M. K., Sindhu, R., Binod, P., Zhang, Z., & Taherzadeh, M. J. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129329 · Cited by 91

A critical review on biochar production from pine wastes, upgradation techniques, environmental sustainability, and challenges

Sharma, A. K., Ghodke, P. K., Goyal, N., Bobde, P., Kwon, E. E., Lin, K. A., & Chen, W. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129632 · Cited by 87

Can biochar be an effective and reliable biostimulating agent for the remediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils?

Dike, C. C., Shahsavari, E., Surapaneni, A., Shah, K. V., & Ball, A. S. (2021) · Environment International · doi:10.1016/j.envint.2021.106553 · Cited by 86

Towards a Soil Remediation Strategy Using Biochar: Effects on Soil Chemical Properties and Bioavailability of Potentially Toxic Elements

Bilias, F., Nikoli, T., Kalderis, D., & Gasparatos, D. (2021) · Toxics · doi:10.3390/toxics9080184 · Cited by 81

Advancing modified biochar for sustainable agriculture: a comprehensive review on characterization, analysis, and soil performance

Fakhar, A. Z., Galgo, S. J. C., Canatoy, R. C., Rafique, M., Sarfraz, R., Farooque, A. A., & Khan, M. I. (2025) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00397-0 · Cited by 94

A new generation low-cost biochar-clay composite ‘biscuit’ ceramic filter for point-of-use water treatment

Chaukura, N., Chiworeso, R., Gwenzi, W., Motsa, M. M., Munzeiwa, W. A., Moyo, W., Chikurunhe, I., & Nkambule, T. T. I. (2019) · Applied Clay Science · doi:10.1016/j.clay.2019.105409 · Cited by 79

Effect mechanism of phosphorous-containing additives on carbon structure evolution and biochar stability enhancement

Yang, H., Yu, Y., Zhang, H., Wang, W., Zhu, J., Chen, Y., Zhang, S., & Chen, H. (2024) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00330-5 · Cited by 79

Utilization of the UAE date palm leaf biochar in carbon dioxide capture and sequestration processes

Salem, I. B., Gamal, M. M. E., Sharma, M., Hameedi, S. M., & Howari, F. M. (2021) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113644 · Cited by 80

A Comprehensive Review of Biochar Utilization for Low-Carbon Flexible Asphalt Pavements

Yaro, N. S. A., Sutanto, M. H., Habib, N. Z., Usman, A., Kaura, J. M., Murana, A. A., Birniwa, A. H., & Jagaba, A. H. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su15086729 · Cited by 76

A review on prominent animal and municipal wastes as potential feedstocks for solar pyrolysis for biochar production

Parthasarathy, P., Al-Ansari, T., Mackey, H. R., Sheeba Narayanan, K., & McKay, G. (2022) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123378 · Cited by 69

Application of pinewood waste-derived biochar for the removal of nitrate and phosphate from single and binary solutions

Vijayaraghavan, K., & Balasubramanian‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, R. (2021) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130361 · Cited by 69

Nitrogen-doped magnetic biochar made with K3[Fe(C2O4)3] to adsorb dyes: Experimental approach and density functional theory modeling

Zhang, X., Tran, H. N., Liu, Y., Yang, C., Zhang, T., Guo, J., Zhu, W., Ahmad, M., Xiao, H., & Song, J. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135527 · Cited by 69

Biochar-based catalysts: an efficient and sustainable approach for water remediation from organic pollutants via advanced oxidation processes

Aziz, K. H. H., Mustafa, F. S., Karim, M. A. H., & Hama, S. (2025) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126245 · Cited by 72

Research Progress on Adsorption of Arsenic from Water by Modified Biochar and Its Mechanism: A Review

Sun, Y., Yu, F., Han, C., Houda, C., Hao, M., & Wang, Q. (2022) · Water · doi:10.3390/w14111691 · Cited by 62

Sustainable manufacture and application of biochar to improve soil properties and remediate soil contaminated with organic impurities: a systematic review

Rizwan, M., Murtaza, G., Zulfiqar, F., Moosa, A., Iqbal, R., Ahmed, Z., Irshad, S., Khan, I., Li, T., Chen, J., et al. (2023) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi:10.3389/fenvs.2023.1277240 · Cited by 60

From Waste to Resource: Valorization of Lignocellulosic Agri-Food Residues through Engineered Hydrochar and Biochar for Environmental and Clean Energy Applications—A Comprehensive Review

Escudero-Curiel, S., Giráldez, A., Pazos, M. M., & Sanromán, M. Á. (2023) · Foods · doi:10.3390/foods12193646 · Cited by 57

A comprehensive review on agricultural waste production and onsite management with circular economy opportunities

Rao, M. M., Botsa, S. M., Rao, T. P., Goddu, S. R., & Vijayasanthi, C. (2024) · Discover Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s43621-024-00492-z · Cited by 52

Biochar amendment increases tree growth in nutrient-poor, young Scots pine stands in Finland

Palviainen, M., Aaltonen, H., Laurén, A., Köster, K., Berninger, F. A., Ojala, A., & Pumpanen, J. (2020) · Forest Ecology and Management · doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118362 · Cited by 54

Review on effect of biochar on soil strength: Towards exploring usage of biochar in geo-engineering infrastructure

Wani, I., Kushvaha, V., Garg, A., Kumar, R., Naik, S. P., & Sharma, P. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-02795-5 · Cited by 53

Carbon based adsorbents for the removal of U(VI) from aqueous medium: A state of the art review

Fahad, S. A., Nawab, M. S., Shaida, M. A., Verma, S., Khan, M. U., Siddiqui, V. U., Naushad, M., Saleem, L., & Farooqi, I. H. (2023) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.103458 · Cited by 50

Super-efficient removal of arsenic and mercury ions from wastewater by nanoporous biochar-supported poly 2-aminothiophenol

Nejad, M. S., & Sheibani, H. (2022) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.107363 · Cited by 43

The effect of microwave and ultrasound activation on the characteristics of biochar produced from tea waste in the presence of H3PO4 and KOH

Ateş, A. (2021) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-021-01838-7 · Cited by 43

Biomodification of feedstock for quality-improved biochar: A green method to enhance the Cd sorption capacity of Miscanthus lutarioriparius-derived biochar

Xu, Y., Wu, S., Huang, F., Huang, H., Yi, Z., & Xue, S. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131241 · Cited by 43

Thermal recycling strategy of Coca-Cola PVC label films by its co-carbonization with Terminalia ivorensis leaves

Adeniyi, A. G., Amusa, V. T., Iwuozor, K. O., & Emenike, E. C. (2022) · Cleaner Engineering and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.clet.2022.100564 · Cited by 43

Biomaterials-based concrete composites: A review on biochar, cellulose and lignin

Patel, R., Babaei‐Ghazvini, A., Dunlop, M. J., & Acharya, B. (2024) · Carbon Capture Science & Technology · doi:10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100232 · Cited by 45

An overview of pyrolysis of de-oiled cakes for the production of biochar, bio-oil, and pyro-gas: Current status, challenges, and future perspective

Rajpoot, L., Tagade, A., Deshpande, G., Verma, K., Geed, S. R., Patle, D. S., & Sawarkar, A. N. (2022) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2022.101205 · Cited by 45

The multifaceted power of biochar: A review on its role in pollution control, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy

Bano, A., Aziz, M. K., Prasad, B., Ravi, R., Shah, M. P., Lins, P. V. D. S., Meili, L., & Prasad, K. S. (2025) · Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology · doi:10.1016/j.enceco.2025.01.004 · Cited by 42

Effects of biochar on the dynamic immobilization of Cd and Cu and rice accumulation in soils with different acidity levels

Chen, L., Guo, L., Liao, P., Xiong, Q., Deng, X., Gao, H., Wei, H., Dai, Q., Pan, X., Zeng, Y., et al. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133730 · Cited by 38

Evidencing the synergistic effects of carbonization temperature, surface composition and structural properties on the catalytic activity of biochar/bimetallic composite

Bayoka, H., Snoussi, Y., Bhakta, A. K., Garah, M. E., Khalil, A. M., Jouini, M., Ammar, S., & Chehimi, M. M. (2023) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2023.106069 · Cited by 38

Mechanical, fracture toughness, and Dynamic Mechanical properties of twill weaved bamboo fiber‐reinforced Artocarpus heterophyllus seed husk biochar epoxy composite

Arun, A. P., Kaliappan, S., Natrayan, L., & Patil, P. P. (2022) · Polymer Composites · doi:10.1002/pc.27010 · Cited by 36

Biochar‐based catalysts derived from biomass waste: production, characterization, and application for liquid biofuel synthesis

Nguyen, V. N., Sharma, P., Rowiński, L., Le, H. C., Le, D. T. N., Osman, S. M., Le, H. S., Truong, T. H., Nguyen, P. Q. P., & Cao, D. N. (2024) · Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining · doi:10.1002/bbb.2593 · Cited by 38

Improving the prediction of biochar production from various biomass sources through the implementation of eXplainable machine learning approaches

Nguyen, V. G., Sharma, P., Ağbulut, Ü., Le, H. S., Cao, D. N., Dzida, M., Osman, S. M., Le, H. C., & Trần, V. D. (2024) · International Journal of Green Energy · doi:10.1080/15435075.2024.2326076 · Cited by 36

Engineered biochar/hydrochar derived from organic wastes for energy, environmental, and agricultural applications

Sharma, H. B., Vanapalli, K. R., Bhatia, D., Singh, S., Arora, G. S., Panigrahi, S., Dubey, B., Ramamurthy, P. C., & Mohanty, B. (2024) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-024-02863-6 · Cited by 37

Recent advances in metal oxide-biochar composites for water and soil remediation: A review

Dzoujo, H. T., Shikuku, V. O., Tomé, S., Simo, A. C. N., Ngeno, E. C., Getenga, Z. M., Etoh, M., & Dina, D. D. J. (2024) · Hybrid Advances · doi:10.1016/j.hybadv.2024.100292 · Cited by 36

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 36

Date palm waste pyrolysis into biochar for carbon dioxide adsorption

Salem, I. B., Saleh, M. B., Iqbal, J., Gamal, M. M. E., & Hameedi, S. M. (2021) · Energy Reports · doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2021.06.027 · Cited by 37

Solid waste-derived carbonaceous catalysts for environmental and energy applications

Jiang, T., Wang, B., Hassan, M., & Zou, Q. (2024) · Carbon Research · doi:10.1007/s44246-024-00166-5 · Cited by 35

Engineered Biochar for Metal Recycling and Repurposed Applications

Hasan, M., Chakma, S., Liang, X., Sutradhar, S., Koziński, J. A., & Kang, K. (2024) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en17184674 · Cited by 32

Pinewood sawdust biochar as an effective biosorbent for PAHs removal from wastewater

Rashad, E., Saleh, H. N., Eltaweil, A. S., Saleh, M. E., Sillanpää, M. E. T., & Mostafa, A. R. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-021-02181-7 · Cited by 30

Sorption of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) onto a sustainable cotton based adsorbent

Czech, B., Shirvanimoghaddam, K., Trojanowska, E., & Naebe, M. (2020) · Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy · doi:10.1016/j.scp.2020.100324 · Cited by 29

Evaluation of sewage sludge biochar and modified derivatives as novel SPE adsorbents for monitoring of bisphenol A

Birer, A. M., Gözmen, B., Sönmez, Ö., & Kalderis, D. (2020) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128866 · Cited by 30

Amended biochar in constructed wetlands: Roles, challenges, and future directions removing pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Karki, B. K. (2024) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39848 · Cited by 27

Recent advances in periodate activated by carbon and carbon-doped materials in removing recalcitrant organics in water

Song, T., Gao, Y., Yang, J., Wei, H., & Jiang, Y. (2023) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104506 · Cited by 23

Effect of Sonochemical Treatment on Thermal Stability, Elemental Mercury (Hg0) Removal, and Regenerable Performance of Magnetic Tea Biochar

Altaf, A. R., Teng, H., Liu, G., Adewuyi, Y. G., & Zheng, M. (2021) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.1c02925 · Cited by 21

Biosolids-derived biochar enhances the bioremediation of diesel-contaminated soil

Dike, C. C., Khudur, L. S., Hakeem, I. G., Rani, A., Shahsavari, E., Surapaneni, A., Shah, K. V., & Ball, A. S. (2022) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.108633 · Cited by 21

Mechanical, wear, and dielectric properties of opuntia cladode fiber and pearl millet biochar-reinforced epoxy composite

Jayabalakrishnan, D., Jayaseelan, V., Patil, P. P., Ramesh, B., & Bhaskar, K. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-03555-1 · Cited by 19

Magnetic biochar-based composites for removal of recalcitrant pollutants in water

Nie, J., Zhi, D., & Zhou, Y. (2021) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-820042-1.00015-8 · Cited by 19

Applications and challenges of modified algal biochar in environmental remediation

Sun, Y. P., Hao, C., Wang, Y., Zhong, H., Zhou, S., Meng, H., He, H., Lei, P., & Rong, N. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.167460 · Cited by 17

Sorption of Heavy Metals onto Biochar

Senthilkumar, R., & Prasad, D. M. R. (2020) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.92346 · Cited by 18

Use of modified biochar for removal of endocrine disrupting compounds from water and wastewater: A review

Dixit, A., & Ahammed, M. M. (2023) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101519 · Cited by 18

The potential role of biochar in mitigating gaseous emissions from livestock waste – A mini-review

Chen, B., Koziel, J. A., Białowiec, A., & O’Brien, S. C. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122692 · Cited by 19

Biochar-Based Nanocomposite Materials: Types, Characteristics, Physical Activation, and Diverse Application Scenarios

Verma, R., Dutta, S., Kumar, A., Dabodiya, T. S., Kumar, N., Karuppasamy, K. S. K., Sangmesh, B., Jaiswal, A., & Jaiswal, K. K. (2023) · Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation/Advances in science, technology & innovation · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-28873-9_1 · Cited by 15

Biochar assisted bioremediation of soils with combined contamination of petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals: A review

Chen, Y., He, X., Gao, J., Wang, F., Hou, Y., Cai, Q., & Liu, Q. (2024) · Applied Soil Ecology · doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2024.105720 · Cited by 15

Screening tests for N sorption allow to select and engineer biochars for N mitigation during biomass processing

Viaene, J., Peiren, N., Vandamme, D., Lataf, A., Cuypers, A., Jozefczak, M., Amery, F., & Vandecasteele, B. (2022) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2022.10.037 · Cited by 17

Natural bioaugmentation enhances the application potential of biochar for Cd remediation

Liu, S., Luo, X., Xing, Y., Tan, S., Jiang, Y. W., Huang, Q., & Chen, W. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119948 · Cited by 15

Efficacy of anthocyanin, kaolinite and cabbage leaves-derived biochar for simultaneous removal of lead, copper and metoprolol from water

Karkoosh, H., Reguyal, F., Vithanage, M. S., & Sarmah, A. K. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124594 · Cited by 14

A review on exploring pyrolysis potential of invasive aquatic plants

Palai, S. P., Sahoo, B. P., Senapati, S., Panda, A. K., Bastia, T. K., Rath, P., & Parhi, P. K. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123017 · Cited by 18

Synthesis of iron-cobalt-loaded biochar catalyst using CO2-activated goat manure for the enhanced catalytic cracking of toluene

Wang, X., Jin, H. Z., Zhang, J., Yang, H., Wang, J., Dong, C., Li, G., Tang, Y., Liu, H., & Ye, C. (2024) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106920 · Cited by 14

Processing of fique bagasse waste into modified biochars for adsorption of caffeine and sodium diclofenac

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Comparative effectiveness of pristine and H3PO4-modified biochar in combination with bentonite to immobilize cadmium in a calcareous soil

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Hydrophilicity enhancement of low-temperature lignocellulosic biochar modified by physical–chemical techniques

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Effective batch and column remediation of zinc(II) from synthetic and electroplating effluents using biochar from brown alga

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Preparation, Modification, and Application of Biochar in the Printing Field: A Review

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Pyrolysis of torrefied crop residue: Optimization using response surface methodology and benefits of bio-char in co-combustion with coal

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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

From coconut shell to functional carbon: A review of thermochemical production, activation, and sustainability assessment of biochar

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Insights into the effects of pyrolysis parameters on biochar synthesis from green wastes and its As(III) removal efficiency

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A novel chemical-free porous carbon micro-rods derived from used wooden chopsticks (CS) for solid-state symmetric supercapacitor device

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Enhancing denitrifying anaerobic methane oxidation for nitrogen removal with low-temperature biochar

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Surface modification of Trema orientalis wood biochar using natural coconut vinegar and its potential to remove aqueous calcium ions: column and batch studies

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Competitive Adsorption of Caffeine and Diclofenac Sodium onto Biochars Derived from Fique Bagasse: An Immersion Calorimetry Study

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Modification directions of agricultural waste biochars to improve their effectiveness as amendments for degraded soils

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Biochar and biofertilizers combined fertilization technology for modulating soil health, plant growth and environmental sustainability

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Surface Modification of Biochar for Removal of Dye from Industrial Effluent: A Green Approach to Mitigate Environmental Pollutants

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Multifaceted optimization of CO2/H2O activation on the surface properties of food waste biochar: An efficient green adsorbent for the removal of Pb(II) from water

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Novel Applications of Nanoparticles in Nature and Building Materials

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Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals: Techniques and Strategies

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Biochar for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability Under Current Climate Change Scenario

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The Phytoremediation of Arsenic-Contaminated Waste by Poa labillardieri, Juncus pauciflorus, and Rytidosperma caespitosum

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

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Biochar for sustainable applications: Advances in characterization, activation, and life cycle assessment

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Preparation, modification and environmental application of biochar: A review

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Advancements in modified biochar production techniques and soil application: a critical review

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The environmental characteristics and applications of biochar

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Contemporary Approaches for Biochar Production from Agro-Waste and Its Current and Prognostic Applications in Environment Health

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