Investigating innovative techniques for biochar modification to enhance the removal of heavy metals from aqueous environments: a comprehensive review

• Published in: Clean technologies and environmental policy Vol. 27; no. 8; pp. 3271 - 3293
• Main Authors: Kumar, Prashant, Singhania, Reeta Rani, Sumathi, Yamini, Kurrey, Nawneet Kumar, Chen, Chiu-Wen, Patel, Anil Kumar, Dong, Cheng-Di
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin Springer Nature B.V 01.08.2025
• Subjects: Adsorption; Agriculture; Aquatic ecosystems; Aquatic environment; Aqueous environments; Charcoal; Climate change; Economics; Effectiveness; Environmental cleanup; Environmental economics; Food chains; Food contamination & poisoning; Functional groups; Heavy metals; Manures; Metal oxides; Nanomaterials; Nanotechnology; Outdoor air quality; Particle size; Physicochemical properties; Pollutants; Pollution; Raw materials; Remediation; Sanitation; Sediments; Soil fertility; Sustainability; Sustainable development; Synergistic effect; Wastewater treatment

The prevalence of heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems threatens health and the environment, highlighting the need for sustainable removal methods. Biochar is emerging as a promising eco-friendly adsorbent due to its unique physicochemical properties. This study extensively evaluates innovative strate...