Preparation, modification and environmental application of biochar: A review

• Published in: Journal of cleaner production Vol. 227; pp. 1002 - 1022
• Main Authors: Wang, Jianlong, Wang, Shizong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2019
• Subjects: Adsorption; agricultural wastes; Biochar; carbon; carbon sequestration; catalysts; cation exchange capacity; Characterization; composting; decontamination; electrodes; Environmental remediation; feedstocks; gasification; heavy metals; hydrothermal carbonization; metal ions; Modification; organic wastes; oxidants; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; pyrolysis; sewage sludge; soil microorganisms; soil remediation; solid wastes; steam; surface area; wastewater; Characterization; Modification; Environmental remediation; Adsorption; Biochar

Biochar is a carbon-rich material which can be prepared from various organic waste feedstock, such as agricultural wastes and municipal sewage sludge. Biochar has received increasing attention due to its unique feature such as high carbon content and cation exchange capacity, large specific surface...