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Biochar for pollution mitigation and renewable energy applications toward sustainability development.
Hai Bang Truong1,2, Van Dien Dang3, Akhil Pradiprao Khedulkar4
1Optical Materials Research Group, Science and Technology Advanced Institute, Van Lang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam truonghaibang@vlu.edu.vn.
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Summary
Biochar, derived from biomass, offers sustainable solutions for environmental and energy challenges. Its engineered properties enhance pollutant adsorption and renewable energy applications, promoting a circular economy.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Growing concerns over fossil fuel pollution and resource depletion necessitate sustainable alternatives.
- Biochar, a carbon-rich material from biomass pyrolysis, presents significant potential in energy and environmental applications.
- Its advantageous structural properties include high surface area, porosity, and functional groups, with versatile feedstock compatibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review biochar production methods (thermal, chemical, biological) and recent advancements.
- To evaluate biochar's performance in environmental remediation and energy technologies.
- To explore decentralized production models for waste management and circular economy.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on biochar production techniques.
- Analysis of engineered biochar's structural and chemical properties.
- Evaluation of biochar applications in pollutant adsorption, heavy metal immobilization, wastewater treatment, and energy technologies.
Main Results:
- Engineered biochar demonstrates high efficacy in pollutant adsorption, heavy metal immobilization, and wastewater treatment.
- Surface chemistry is a critical factor influencing biochar's removal efficiency.
- Biochar is cost-effective and environmentally advantageous for sustainable energy applications like electrode fabrication and renewable fuel production.
Conclusions:
- Biochar is a versatile material with significant potential for addressing environmental and energy challenges.
- Decentralized biochar production models can support waste management and circular economy principles.
- Further research is needed to optimize biochar production and expand its applications.
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