Biochar for the removal of contaminants from soil and water: a review
Shaoxing University · North China Electric Power University
Abstract
Abstract Biochar shows significant potential to serve as a globally applicable material to remediate water and soil owing to the extensive availability of feedstocks and conducive physio-chemical surface characteristics. This review aims to highlight biochar production technologies, characteristics of biochar, and the latest advancements in immobilizing and eliminating heavy metal ions and organic pollutants in soil and water. Pyrolysis temperature, heat transfer rate, residence time, and type of feedstock are critical influential parameters. Biochar’s efficacy in managing contaminants relies on the pore size distribution, surface groups, and ion-exchange capacity. The molecular composition and physical…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 45.46
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 155
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9Topics & keywords
- Biochar
- Pyrolysis
- Environmental chemistry
- Pollutant
- Environmental science
- Raw material
- Contamination
- Chemistry