Advancements in Biochar as a Sustainable Adsorbent for Water Pollution Mitigation
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Abstract
Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from the partial combustion of biomass wastes is often termed "black gold" for its potential in water pollution mitigation and carbon sequestration. By customizing biomass feedstock and optimizing preparation strategies, biochar can be engineered with specific physicochemical properties to enhance its effectiveness in removing contaminants from wastewater. Recent studies demonstrate that biochar can achieve > 90% removal efficiency for heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, > 85% adsorption capacity for organic pollutants such as dyes and phenols, and > 80% reduction in microplastics and nanoplastics. This review explores recent advancements in biochar preparation…
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- Biochar
- Microplastics
- Pollutant
- Environmental science
- Carbon sequestration
- Biomass (ecology)
- Pollution
- Waste management
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