1. Lignocellulosic biomass for biochar production: A green initiative on biowaste conversion for pharmaceutical and other emerging pollutant removal.
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Kumar V, Sharma N, Panneerselvam B, Dasarahally Huligowda LK, Umesh M, Gupta M, Muzammil K, Zahrani Y, and Malmutheibi M
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- Environmental Restoration and Remediation methods, Wastewater chemistry, Adsorption, Environmental Pollutants chemistry, Water Pollutants, Chemical chemistry, Water Pollutants, Chemical analysis, Charcoal chemistry, Biomass, Lignin chemistry
- Abstract
Lignocellulosic waste generation and their improper disposal has accelerated the problems associated with increased greenhouse gas emissions and associated environmental pollution. Constructive ways to manage and mitigate the pollution associated with lignocellulosic waste has propelled the research on biochar production using lignocellulose-based substrates. The sustainability of various biochar production technologies in employing lignocellulosic biomass as feedstock for biochar production not only aids in the lignocellulosic biomass valorization but also helps in carbon neutralization and carbon utilization. Functionalization of biochar through various physicochemical methods helps in improving their functional properties majorly by reducing the size of the biochar particles to nanoscale and modifying their surface properties. The usage of engineered biochar as nano adsorbents for environmental applications like dye absorption, removal of organic pollutants and endocrine disrupting compounds from wastewater has been the thrust areas of research in the past few decades. This review presents a comprehensive outlook on the up-to-date research findings related to the production and engineering of biochar from lignocellulosic biomass and their applications in environmental remediation especially with respect to wastewater treatment. Further a detailed discussion on various biochar activation methods and the future scope of biochar research is presented in this review work., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest It is declared that all the authors mutually agreeing to submit this manuscript to the journal. It is also declared that co-authors do not hold any conflict of interest that may affect the publication of this manuscript., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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