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Biochar
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ISSN 2524-7867 · Springer · 506 articles in the index
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Cage-like ulva biochar confined synthesis of Fe₃O₄/ZnO heterojunction nanoparticles for synergistic adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of PFOA
Abstract Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) has emerged as a new urgent pollutant in aquatic environments due to its high persistence and ecotoxicity. In photocatalytic degradation systems, challenges such as rapid recombination of electron–hole pairs (e⁻/h⁺), short lifespans of reactive oxygen species…
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Co-engineering biochar and artificial humic substances: advancing photoreduction performance through structure design
Abstract Engineered biochar with enhanced photochemical properties holds great potential for environmental remediation. However, natural humic substances, crucial players in environmental redox processes, are structurally complex and slow-forming, hindering mechanistic insights and practical…
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Recovery and composition of biochar after feeding to cattle
Abstract To address the urgent need to mitigate agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, research is investigating innovative strategies, including the application of biochar in various agricultural practices. Feeding biochar to cattle is an interesting strategy that not only aims to improve animal…
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Impact of biochar, compost, and sludge amendments on the soil water balance of a sandy soil
Abstract Sandy soils, with inherently low water retention and poor hydraulic properties, present significant challenges for sustainable agriculture, particularly in water-limited conditions. This study investigates the impact of biochar, sludge, and compost amendments on the soil hydraulic…
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Expanding the frontiers of nanobiochar and biochar nanocomposites as versatile biomaterials for sustainable development
Abstract Mounting global crisis including environmental degradation, resource depletion, and health threats, necessitates the exploration of various transformative, novel, and multifunctional materials with practical applications. Nanobiochar, a nanoscale biochar produced through pyrolysis and…
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Biochar–polymer composites for 3D printing: a review
Abstract Biochar, a bio-based co-product of biofuel production via thermochemical conversion, holds potential as a filler for polymer composites to reduce costs, improve thermomechanical properties, and aid in environmental remediation. 3D-printed biochar composites have received growing interest…
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Harnessing peatland rewetting for effective biochar-based carbon dioxide removal
Abstract Biochar is widely recognised as a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology, but its stability depends on feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and the soil environment. Current CDR schemes prioritise highly stable biochars to ensure long-term permanence, requiring high pyrolysis temperatures…
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Machine learning–aided design of La-based composite modified biochar: Efficient materials and cost optimization for low-phosphorus water treatment
Abstract Phosphates are key contributors to eutrophication in water bodies. Lanthanum (La)-modified biochar (LaBC) offers notable advantages in achieving ultralow residual phosphate concentrations in water. However, the high cost of La limits its economic feasibility for practical use. This study…
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A novel biochar from Ni-fed picochlorum eukaryotum for use as a high-performance enzyme-free electrochemical sensor of hydrogen peroxide
Abstract A novel method for the preparation of a homogeneous Ni-doped microalgae-based biochar material Ni-f-BC was established by combining biological feed from marine microalgae with soluble nickel salts (at an optimized concentration of 40 mg/L NiCl2) and successive carbonization with programmed…
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Influence of aged silicon-rich biochars (Si-chars) on leaf Cd accumulation in pakchoi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis): a pyrolysis temperature-dependent response
Abstract Silicon-rich biochars (Si-chars) have demonstrated effectiveness in heavy metal remediation. However, the evolution of their functionality during environmental aging remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated the effects of artificial aging on rice husk-derived Si-chars pyrolysis at…
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Dynamic contact angle as a new metric for the water repellency evaluation of biochar-amended soil
Abstract Biochar hydrophobicity is crucial for understanding its interaction with environmental substances (e.g., soil, water, pollutants). Contact angle (CA) and water droplet penetration time (WDPT) are commonly used methods for assessing biochar hydrophobicity. However, occasional…
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Coffee grounds derived porous nitrogen-rich biochar as a metal-free catalyst for efficient selective oxidation of hydrogen sulfide to sulfur
Abstract The development of metal-free catalysts for efficient selective catalytic oxidation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S-SCO) to elemental sulfur represents a sustainable solution for toxic gas purification. Herein, we synthesized a regenerable metal-free catalyst through facile activation and…
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Efficient allelochemical removal from continuous capsicum cultivation using horseradish peroxidase–loaded biochar
Abstract Secretion and long-term accumulation of phenolic acid allelopathic substances are critical factors decreasing yield in continuous capsicum cropping systems. However, there are limited effective technologies and methods for removing these substances. In this study, biochar (BC) with…
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Temperature-modulated surface features of neem seed biochar for sustainable thermal energy storage applications
Abstract Addressing the surging global energy demand while mitigating environmental degradation necessitates a paradigm shift from conventional energy systems to sustainable alternatives. However, the inherent intermittency of renewable energy sources mandates efficient harvesting mechanisms and…
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Biochar to improve the thermal performance of living wall systems: laboratory assessment of three planting substrates
Abstract Living wall systems (LWSs) help to alleviate the climate and biodiversity harms associated with buildings and bring benefits to building occupants. Their performance can be variable and existing research points to the planting substrate as a key design factor. This study provides…
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Disposable eco-friendly electrochemical device for trimethoprim antibiotic determination using biochar from sewage treatment plant sludge
Abstract This study presents the development of a novel, disposable, and eco-friendly electrochemical device based on biochar-modified screen-printed electrodes (SPE/BC) for the detection of the antibiotic trimethoprim. Biochar, derived from sewage sludge, was applied as a nanomaterial to enhance…
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Machine learning optimization for algal biochar yield: integrating experimental validation and sensitivity analysis
Abstract Pyrolysis requires extensive experimentation to achieve optimum thermochemical conversion, which can be addressed by integrating machine learning (ML) predictive solutions. The abundant availability of algae with low volume footprint makes it viable green biomass to achieve thermochemical…
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Engineered mineral-doped biochar-infused paraffin for synergistic enthalpy storage and enhanced thermal management
Abstract The design of phase-change renewable energy-harvesting materials has garnered increasing attention for achieving sustainable energy infrastructure and advanced applications. However, energy storage density that relies on the shape and crystallization of pristine phase-change materials…
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Soil organic carbon decomposition in response to moisture, microbial communities, and biochar addition in Alfisols
Abstract Soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition is influenced by fluctuations in moisture levels, which play a crucial role in regulating global soil carbon balance. Biochar is widely used as an amendment to enhance carbon sequestration and soil health. However, the effects of biochar addition and…
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Mechanochemical functionalization of biochar for providing new eco-sustainable hydrophobic coating
Abstract An innovative approach to providing a sustainable functionalization of biochar via amidation by mechanochemical route in the presence of octadecylamine is presented in this study. The proposed procedure is an attractive, cost-saving, and scalable alternative to the conventional approach…