The Application of Biochar in Adsorption of Emerging Contaminants

Dear Colleagues,

Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced from pyrolysis of biomass. It has received increasing attention in recent years due to its unique structure and properties that can be used in various environmental aspects. Moreover, engineered biochar has been developed with better properties as well as for new uses. Most literature on biochar or engineered biochar deals with its use in soil for carbon sequestration, soil remediation, and soil amendment. Biochar can also be used as an absorbent for wastewater treatment. The focus of this Topic is the use of biochar in the adsorption of emerging contaminants. It is suggested that over one thousand types of emerging contaminants exist on earth that pose a potential threat to human health. Emerging contaminants have many different sources, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, agricultural chemicals, lawn care products, household cleaning supplies, flame retardants, pesticides, surfactants, and industrial chemicals. Additionally, contributions are not limited to this Topic, and quality research in the above-mentioned topics will be relevant for the scope of the Topic.

Dr. Thallada Bhaskar
Dr. Xiaoyun Xu
Prof. Dr. Bin Gao
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