Remediation of uranium-contaminated water and soil by biochar-based materials: a review

Abstract Uranium (U) resources play a crucial role in energy utilization; however, uranium contamination in wastewater and soil has caused severe damage to the ecosystem and human health. Addressing this challenge requires the development of cost-effective and environmentally sustainable remediation materials. This review highlights the environmental merits of biochar-based materials in uranium decontamination, focusing on the diverse applications of modification techniques for enhancing the properties of pristine biochar. By analyzing over 110 relevant studies, the review demonstrates that biochar derived from various biomass sources, with proper modification, could exhibit high adsorption capacities for…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Award: 42477277
• NS
  Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province for Distinguished Young Scholars

  Award: 2021B1515020078