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ReviewEnvironmental science and pollution research international2024

Biochar from phytoremediation plant residues: a review of its characteristics and potential applications.

Xueyan Fan, Chunyan Du, Lu Zhou, Yi Fang, Guanhao Zhang, Honghao Zou, Guanlong Yu, Haipeng Wu

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Review in Environmental science and pollution research international, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Xueyan FanSchool of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, People's Republic of China.
Chunyan DuSchool of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, People's Republic of China.
Lu ZhouSchool of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, People's Republic of China. zhoul66@csust.edu.cn.
Yi FangSchool of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, People's Republic of China.
Guanhao ZhangSchool of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, People's Republic of China.
Honghao ZouSchool of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, People's Republic of China.
Guanlong YuSchool of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, People's Republic of China.
Haipeng WuSchool of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, People's Republic of China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant No. 51809019Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province Grant No. 2022JJ30616
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and eco-friendly plant-based approach promising technique to repair heavy metal-contaminated soils. However, a significant quantity of plant residues needs to be properly treated and utilized. Pyrolysis is an effective technology for converting residues to biochar, which can solve the problem and avoid secondary contamination. This paper reviews the generation, and physicochemical properties of biochar from phytoremediation residues, and its application in soil improvement, environmental remediation, and carbon sequestration. In spite of this, it is important to be aware of the potential toxicity of heavy metals in biochar and the environmental risks of biochar before applying it to practical applications. Future challenges in the production and application of residue-derived biochar include the rational selection of pyrolysis parameters and proper handling of potentially hazardous components in the biochar.

Indexed as

Environmental Restoration and RemediationMetals, HeavySoil PollutantsBiodegradation, EnvironmentalCharcoalSoilbiocharCharcoalMetals, HeavySoilSoil PollutantsBiocharBiomassHeavy metalPhytoremediationPyrolysisSoil improvement

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