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Nanobiochar for the remediation of contaminated soil and water: challenges and opportunities
Biochar (Online), Vol.5(1)
13/01/2023
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Abstract
Although research on biochar has received increasing attention for environmental and agricultural applications, the significance of nanobiochar for environmental pollutant remediation is poorly understood. In contrast to bulk biochar, nanobiochar has superior physicochemical properties such as high catalytic activity, unique nanostructure, large specific surface area and high mobility in the soil environment. These unique characteristics make nanobiochar an ideal candidate for pollution remediation. Thus far, the research on nanobiochar is still in its infancy and most of the previous studies have only been conducted for exploring its properties and environmental functions. The lack of in-depth summary of nanobiochar’s research direction makes it a challenge for scientists and researchers globally. Hence in this review, we established some key fabrication methods for nanobiochar with a focus on its performance for the removal of pollutants from the environment. We also provided up-to-date information on nanobiochar’s role in environmental remediation and insights into different mechanisms involved in the pollutant removal. Although, nanobiochar application is increasing, the associated drawbacks to the soil ecosystem have not received enough research attention. Therefore, further research is warranted to evaluate the potential environmental risks of nanobiochar before large scale application.
Details
- Title
- Nanobiochar for the remediation of contaminated soil and water: challenges and opportunities
- Creators
- Mengyuan Jiang - Jiangnan UniversityLizhi He - Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F UniversityNabeel Khan Niazi - Southern Cross UniversityHailong Wang - Foshan UniversityWilliamson Gustave - College of The BahamasMeththika Vithanage - University of Sri JayewardenepuraKun Geng - Jiangnan UniversityHua Shang - Jiangnan UniversityXiaokai Zhang - Jiangnan UniversityZhenyu Wang - Jiangnan University
- Publication Details
- Biochar (Online), Vol.5(1)
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Grant note
- 42107245 / National Natural Science Foundation of China (http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100001809) 2021M701455 / Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China (http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100010031)
- Identifiers
- 991013078713402368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2023. Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article