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ReviewRSC advances2026

Biochar for pollution mitigation and renewable energy applications toward sustainability development.

Hai Bang Truong, Van Dien Dang, Akhil Pradiprao Khedulkar, Joemer Adorna, Wan-Ju Yu, Thi Ai Ngoc Bui, Thamilselvan Annadurai, Muhammed Arshad, Minh-Ky Nguyen, Le Kim Hoang Pham and 6 more

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Review in RSC advances, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors.

Hai Bang TruongOptical Materials Research Group, Science and Technology Advanced Institute, Van Lang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam truonghaibang@vlu.edu.vn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2906-7658
Van Dien DangFaculty of Biology and Environment, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade 140 Le Trong Tan Ho Chi Minh 700000 Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0864-7389
Akhil Pradiprao KhedulkarDepartment of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University Hsinchu 30013 Taiwan.
Joemer AdornaDepartment of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University Hsinchu 30013 Taiwan.
Wan-Ju YuDepartment of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University Hsinchu 30013 Taiwan.
Thi Ai Ngoc BuiDepartment of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University Hsinchu 30013 Taiwan.
Thamilselvan AnnaduraiDepartment of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities, SR University Warangal Telangana 506371 India.
Muhammed ArshadDepartment of Vocational Studies and Skill Development, School of Lifelong Learning, Central University of Haryana Mahendergarh 123029 India.
Minh-Ky NguyenFaculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University Hamlet 33, Linh Xuan Ward Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5104-5936
Le Kim Hoang PhamFaculty of Applied Science and Technology, Nguyen Tat Thanh University Ho Chi Minh City 755414 Vietnam.
Nguyen Chi ToanFaculty of Pharmacy and Nursing, Tay Do University 68 Tran Chien Street Can Tho City 900000 Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3596-4240
Giang Thi Thu HongFaculty of Pharmacy and Nursing, Tay Do University 68 Tran Chien Street Can Tho City 900000 Vietnam.
Reetu SainiDepartment of Vocational Studies and Skill Development, School of Lifelong Learning, Central University of Haryana Mahendergarh 123029 India.
Hoc Thang NguyenFaculty of Chemical Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade 140 Le Trong Tan Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2602-4008
Cong Chien TruongNTT Hi-tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2678-5526
Thai Van AnhHUTECH Institute of Applied Sciences, HUTECH University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam tv.anh@hutech.edu.vn.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In the context of fossil fuels polluting the environment and depleting energy resources, the need to find sustainable solutions becomes urgent; in which, biochar stands out thanks to its potential applications in the fields of energy and environment. Biochar is produced from biomass and possesses advantageous structural properties, such as high surface area, porosity, and diverse functional groups, as well as ease of synthesis and compatibility with a wide range of low-cost, renewable feedstocks. This review outlines key biochar production methods-thermal, chemical, and biological-and evaluates recent advancements that enhance its structure and performance. These findings show that engineered biochar exhibits strong capabilities in pollutant adsorption, heavy-metal immobilization, and wastewater treatment, with surface chemistry playing a decisive role in removal efficiency. Biochar is being widely used in sustainable energy technologies, from electrode fabrication to renewable fuel production, due to its cost and environmental advantages. This review summarizes the potential of decentralized biochar production models for waste management and circular economy, identifies current research gaps, and discusses opportunities for future expansion. In doing so, the paper highlights the role of biochar as a promising solution to environmental and energy challenges.

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PMID41607480
PMCPMC12837511

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