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Fathima A, Ilankoon IMSK, Zhang Y, Chong MN. Scaling up of dual-chamber microbial electrochemical systems - An appraisal using systems design approach. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169186. [PMID: 38086487 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Impetus to minimise the energy and carbon footprints of evolving wastewater resource recovery facilities has promoted the development of microbial electrochemical systems (MES) as an emerging energy-neutral and sustainable platform technology. Using separators in dual-chamber MES to isolate anodic and cathodic environments creates endless opportunities for its myriad applications. Nevertheless, the high internal resistance and the complex interdependencies among various system factors have challenged its scale-up. This critical review employed a systems approach to examine the complex interdependencies and practical issues surrounding the implementation and scalability of dual-chamber MES, where the anodic and cathodic reactions are mutually appraised to improve the overall system efficiency. The robustness and stability of anodic biofilms in large-volume MES is dependent on its inoculum source, antecedent history and enrichment strategies. The composition and anode-respiring activity of these biofilms are modulated by the anolyte composition, while their performance demands a delicate balance between the electrode size, macrostructure and the availability of substrates, buffers and nutrients when using real wastewater as anolyte. Additionally, the catholyte governed the reduction environment and associated energy consumption of MES with scalable electrocatalysts needed to enhance the sluggish reaction kinetics for energy-efficient resource recovery. A comprehensive assessment of the dual-chamber reactor configuration revealed that the tubular, spiral-wound, or plug-in modular MES configurations are suitable for pilot-scale, where it could be designed more effectively using efficient electrode macrostructure, suitable membranes and bespoke strategies for continuous operation to maximise their performance. It is anticipated that the critical and analytical understanding gained through this review will support the continuous development and scaling-up of dual-chamber MES for prospective energy-neutral treatment of wastewater and simultaneous circular management of highly relevant environmental resources.
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- Arshia Fathima
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Kobayashi T, Kuramochi H. Catalytic pyrolysis of biomass using fly ash leachate to increase carbon monoxide production and improve biochar properties to accelerate anaerobic digestion. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 387:129583. [PMID: 37544544 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Biomass-derived biochar is attracting growing interest as an effective additive for anaerobic digestion (AD). To improve energy yield and digestion performance through an integrated process of biochar production and AD, biochar upgrading using biomass fly ash leachate as a sustainable metal catalyst was investigated. The results indicate that the bark soaked in the leachate improved the pyrolysis reactivity of biomass with CO2 and reduced the temperature at which the reaction rate reached its maximum from 943 °C to 801 °C. This resulted in a doubling of CO production during CO2-assisted pyrolysis at 800 °C. In addition, the combined use of fly ash leachate and CO2 in bark pyrolysis improved not only the porosity of the resulting biochar but also its wettability and liming potential. Moreover, biochar amended with fly ash leachate and CO2 significantly reduced the lag time in the anaerobic digestion of grease trap waste.
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- Takuro Kobayashi
- Material Cycles Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba 305-8506, Japan.
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- Material Cycles Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba 305-8506, Japan
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García-Rocha R, Durón-Torres SM, Palomares-Sánchez SA, Del Rio-De Santiago A, Rojas-de Soto I, Escalante-García IL. Effects of Heat Treatment on the Physicochemical Properties and Electrochemical Behavior of Biochars for Electrocatalyst Support Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5571. [PMID: 37629862 PMCID: PMC10456742 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The present work reports the synthesis and the physicochemical characterization of biochar from the organic wastes of nopal (Opuntia Leucotricha), coffee grounds (Coffea arabica) and Ataulfo mango seeds (Mangifera indica) as alternative electrocatalyst supports to Vulcan XC-72 carbon black. The biochars were prepared using pyrolysis from organic wastes collected at three temperatures, 600, 750 and 900 °C, under two atmospheres, N2 and H2. The synthesized biochars were characterized using Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to obtain insights into their chemical structure and morphological nature, respectively, as a function of temperature and pyrolysis atmosphere. A N2 adsorption/desorption technique, two-point conductivity measurements and cyclic voltammetry (CV) were conducted to evaluate the specific surface area (SSA), electrical conductivity and double-layer capacitance, respectively, of all the biochars to estimate their physical properties as a possible alternative carbon support. The results indicated that the mango biochar demonstrated the highest properties among all the biochars, such as an electrical conductivity of 8.3 S/cm-1 at 900 °C in N2, a specific surface area of 829 m2/g at 600 °C in H2 and a capacitance of ~300 mF/g at 900 °C in N2. The nopal and coffee biochars exhibited excellent specific surface areas, up to 767 m2/g at 600 °C in N2 and 699 m2/g at 750 °C in H2, respectively; nonetheless, their electrical conductivity and capacitance were limited. Therefore, the mango biochar at 900 °C in N2 was considered a suitable alternative carbon material for electrocatalyst support. Additionally, it was possible to determine that the electrical conductivity and capacitance increased as a function of the pyrolysis temperature, while the specific surface area decreased for some biochars as the pyrolysis temperature increased. Overall, it is possible to conclude that heat treatment at a high temperature of 900 °C enhanced the biochar properties toward electrocatalyst support applications.
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- Rocío García-Rocha
- Doctorado Interinstitucional de Ingeniería y Ciencias de Materiales, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Sierra Leona 550, Lomas 2da. Sección, San Luis Potosí 78210, Mexico;
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- Unidad Académica de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Campus Siglo XXI, Ed. 6, km. 6 Carr. Zacatecas-Guadalajara, Zacatecas 98160, Mexico;
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- Unidad Académica de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Ramón López Velarde 801, Zacatecas 98000, Mexico; (A.D.R.-D.S.); (I.R.-d.S.)
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- Unidad Académica de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Ramón López Velarde 801, Zacatecas 98000, Mexico; (A.D.R.-D.S.); (I.R.-d.S.)
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- Unidad Académica de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Campus Siglo XXI, Ed. 6, km. 6 Carr. Zacatecas-Guadalajara, Zacatecas 98160, Mexico;
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Li Q, Zhang X, Mao M, Wang X, Shang J. Carbon content determines the aggregation of biochar colloids from various feedstocks. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 880:163313. [PMID: 37030377 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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The aggregation kinetics of biochar colloids (BCs) play a crucial role in the fate and transport of contaminants, as well as the carbon (C) cycle in the environment. However, the colloidal stability of BCs from various feedstocks is very limited. In this study, the critical coagulation concentration (CCC) of twelve standard biochars pyrolyzed from various feedstocks (municipal source, agricultural waste, herbaceous residue, and woody feedstock) at 550 °C and 700 °C were investigated, and the relationship between the physicochemical characteristics of biochar and the colloidal stability of BCs was further analyzed. The CCC of BCs in the NaCl solution followed the trend of municipal source < agricultural waste < herbaceous residue < woody feedstock, which was similar to the order of C content in biochar. The CCC of BCs showed a strong positive correlation with the C content of various biochars, especially pyrolyzed at a higher temperature of 700 °C. The BCs derived from lignin-rich feedstock (e.g., woody feedstock) had the highest colloidal stability, followed by cellulose-rich feedstock (e.g., agricultural waste and herbaceous residue). The BCs derived from organic matter-rich feedstock (municipal source) were easy to aggregate in the aqueous environment. This study quantitatively provides new insights into the relationship between BCs stability and biochar characteristics from various feedstocks, which is critical to assess biochar environmental behavior in aqueous environments.
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- Qirui Li
- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in North China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in North China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in North China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in North China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in North China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China.
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Dorner M, Lokesh S, Yang Y, Behrens S. Biochar-mediated abiotic and biotic degradation of halogenated organic contaminants - A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 852:158381. [PMID: 36055499 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Prevailing global increases in population, urbanization, and agricultural production are causing increased pressures on water resources, especially as the use of chemicals in agriculture, industry, and medicine provide new challenges for water treatment and reuse. Organohalogen compounds are persistent contaminants that often evade current wastewater treatment technologies, resulting in their accumulation in the environment and posing a serious threat to ecosystem health. Recent advances in understanding pyrogenic carbons as electron shuttling and storing materials have exposed their potential for enhancing the dehalogenation and overall degradation of organohalide contaminants in soil, sediment, surface water, and wastewater systems. Biochar is a porous carbonaceous material produced during the thermochemical decomposition of biomass feedstock in the presence of little or no oxygen (pyrolysis). Interest in biochar for application towards environmental remediation is largely based on its three distinct benefits: I) carbon sequestration to offset greenhouse gas emissions, II) adsorption of (in-) organic contaminants and nutrients, and III) a strong electron exchange capacity. Due to the innate complexity of biochar materials, several electron transfer mechanisms exist by which biochar may mediate contaminant degradation. These electron transfer pathways include electron-accepting and donating cycles through redox-active functional groups and direct electron transfer via conductive carbon matrices. These mechanisms are responsible for biochar's participation in multiple redox-driven biogeochemical transformations with proven consequences for effective organohalogen remediation. This literature review summarizes the current knowledge on the mechanisms and processes through which biochar can directly or indirectly mediate the transformation of organohalogen compounds under various environmental conditions. Perspectives and research directions for future application of biochars for targeted remediation strategies are also discussed.
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- Mariah Dorner
- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; BioTechnology Institute, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, USA.
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Zheng X, Xu W, Dong J, Yang T, Shangguan Z, Qu J, Li X, Tan X. The effects of biochar and its applications in the microbial remediation of contaminated soil: A review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 438:129557. [PMID: 35999729 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The amendment of biochar for soil bioremediation can improve soil conditions, influence soil microbial community, and achieve co-application of biochar-microbe to promote the removal of pollutants. This paper summarizes the positive effects of biochar on microorganisms, including acting as a shelter, providing nutrients, and improving soil conditions (soil aggregation, pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), and enzymatic activity). These effects will cause variations in microbial abundance, activity, and community structure. Biochar can act as an electron mediator to promote electron transfer in the process of microbial degradation. And the application of biochar in soil bioremediation is also introduced. Nevertheless, toxic substances carried by biochar that may threaten microbial community shouldn't be overlooked. With this review, we can better understand biochar's involvement in soil bioremediation, which will help us choose and modify biochar in a targeted manner for the desired purpose in practical applications.
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- Xuemei Zheng
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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Combined Effect of Biochar and Fertilizers on Andean Highland Soils before and after Cropping. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14148912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Although a number of works present biochar as a promising material for improving the quality of degraded soils, only a few show the effect of this material in soils from the Andean highlands. The objective of this work was twofold: (a) to study the effect of two types of biochars on two agricultural soils commonly found in the Andean highlands (Andisol and Inceptisol) and the corresponding soil–biochar–fertilizer interactions, and, (b) to assess the response to biochar of two vegetable crops (lettuce and radish) grown in succession in a simulated double-cropping system. Biochar was produced at 400 °C and 500 °C, for 1 h (B400 and B500, respectively), using hardwood residues. Properties of biochar that could potentially affect its interaction with soil and water (e.g., functional groups, surface area, elemental composition) were assessed. Experiments were conducted to test for main and interaction effects of biochar type, soil type, and the addition of NPK fertilizer on the soils’ characteristics. Bulk density and water content at field capacity and permanent wilting point were affected by two-way interactions between biochar and soil type. Biochar impacted bulk density and water retention capacity of soils. Higher available water content was found in soils amended with B400 than with B500, which is a consequence of the higher hydrophilicity of B400 compared to B500. After the lettuce crop was planted and harvested, the soil pH was unaffected by the biochar addition. However, after the second crop, the pH in the Inceptisol slightly decreased, whereas the opposite was detected in the Andisol. The CEC of the Inceptisol decreased (e.g., from 36.62 to 34.04 and from 41.16 to 39.11 in the control and in the Inceptisol amended with B400 only) and the CEC of the Andisol increased (e.g., from 74.25 to 90.41 in the control and from 79.61 to 90.80 in the Andisol amended with B400 only). Inceptisol amended only with biochar showed decrease of radish weight, while a large increase was found in B400 + fertilizer Inceptisol (i.e., from 22.9 g to 40.4 g). In Andisol, the weight of radish after the second crop increased in less proportion (i.e., from 43 g in the control to 59.7 g in the B400 + fertilizer Andisol), showing a visible positive impact of B400. The results suggest that biochar produced at 400 °C performs better than biochar produced at 500 °C because B400 apparently promotes a better environment for bacteria growth in the soils, as a consequence of more OH available groups in B400 and its better interaction with water and the fertilizer.
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Gupta M, Savla N, Pandit C, Pandit S, Gupta PK, Pant M, Khilari S, Kumar Y, Agarwal D, Nair RR, Thomas D, Thakur VK. Use of biomass-derived biochar in wastewater treatment and power production: A promising solution for a sustainable environment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 825:153892. [PMID: 35181360 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Over the past few years, we are witnessing the advent of a revolutionary bioengineering technology in biochar production and its application in waste treatment and an important component in power generation devices. Biochar is a solid product, highly rich in carbon, whose adsorption properties are ideal for wastewater decontamination. Due to its high specific surface area to volume ratio, it can be utilized for many environmental applications. It has diverse applications in various fields. This review focuses on its various applications in wastewater treatment to remove various pollutants such as heavy metals, dyes, organic compounds, and pesticides. This review also highlights several energy-based applications in batteries, supercapacitors, and microbial fuel cells. It described information about the different feedstock materials to produce LB-derived biochar, the various conditions for the production process, i.e., pyrolysis and the modification methods of biochar for improving properties required for wastewater treatment. The present review helps the readers understand the importance of biochar in wastewater treatment and its application in power generation in terms of batteries, supercapacitors, microbial fuel cells, applications in fuel production, pollutant and dye removal, particularly the latest development on using LB-derived biochar. This review also highlights the economic and environmental sustainability along with the commercialization of biochar plants. It also describes various pyrolytic reactors utilized for biochar production.
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- Meenal Gupta
- Department of Physics, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201306, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Mumbai 410206, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201306, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201306, India.
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201306, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era Deemed to be University Dehradun Uttarakhand, 248002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, C.G, Koni, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495009, India
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- Department of Physics, ARSD College, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110 021, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Mumbai 410206, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Mumbai 410206, India
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, The King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG Edinburgh, UK; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India.
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Chacón FJ, Cayuela ML, Cederlund H, Sánchez-Monedero MA. Overcoming biochar limitations to remediate pentachlorophenol in soil by modifying its electrochemical properties. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 426:127805. [PMID: 34823948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, we produced modified biochars with enhanced electrochemical properties to increase PCP remediation in soil. Although all biochars enhanced PCP remediation in aerobic conditions, only a few did in anaerobic soil. The most successful modifications were (i) the preloading of biomass with 10% w/w FeCl3, to obtain a biochar rich in redox-active metals (B-Fe); (ii) the oxidation of a conductive biochar pyrolyzed at 1000 ºC with 0.025 M KMnO4, to produce a biochar with both moderate conductivity and redox capacity (B-1000-KMnO4); and (iii) KMnO4 oxidation of an amorphous biochar pyrolyzed at 400 ºC to obtain a biochar with very high redox capacity (B-KMnO4). B-Fe reduced extractable PCP to almost zero after 50 days in both incubations, but showed slow kinetics of remediation in aerobic soil. B-1000-KMnO4 had the highest rate of remediation under aerobic conditions, but no significant effect under anaerobic conditions. B-KMnO4, however, presented high rates of remediation and high removal of extractable PCP under both conditions, which made it the recommended modification strategy for increased PCP remediation. We found that the degree of remediation primarily depends on the redox capacity, while the rate of remediation was determined by both the conductivity and redox capacity of biochar.
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- Francisco J Chacón
- Department of Soil and Water Conservation and Organic Waste Management, CEBAS-CSIC, Box 164 Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain.
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- Department of Soil and Water Conservation and Organic Waste Management, CEBAS-CSIC, Box 164 Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Uppsala BioCenter, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Box 7015, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Soil and Water Conservation and Organic Waste Management, CEBAS-CSIC, Box 164 Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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Zhou L, Chi T, Zhou Y, Chen H, Du C, Yu G, Wu H, Zhu X, Wang G. Stimulation of pyrolytic carbon materials as electron shuttles on the anaerobic transformation of recalcitrant organic pollutants: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 801:149696. [PMID: 34418626 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Pyrolytic carbon materials (PCMs) with various surface functionalities are widely used as environmentally friendly and cost-efficient adsorbents for the removal of organic and inorganic pollutants. Recent studies have illustrated that PCMs as electron shuttles (ESs) could also show excellent performances in promoting the anaerobic transformation of recalcitrant organic pollutants (ROPs). Numerous studies have demonstrated the excellent electron-shuttle capability (ESC) of PCMs to stimulate the anaerobic reductive transformation of ROPs. However, there is a lack of consistent understanding of the mechanism of ESC formation in PCMs and the stimulation mechanism for ROPs anaerobic transformation. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the latest developments in the study of PCMs as ESs for ROPs anaerobic transformation, this review summarizes the formation mechanism, influencing factors, and stimulation mechanisms of ESC. ESC benefits from redox functional groups (quinone and phenol groups), persistent free radicals (PFRs), redox-active metal ions, conductive graphene phase, and porous nature of their surface. The factors influencing ESC include the highest treatment temperature (HTT), feedstocks, modification methods, and environmental conditions, of which, the HTT is the key factor. PCMs promote the reductive transformation of ROPs under anaerobic conditions via abiotic and biotic pathways. Eventually, the prospects for the ROPs anaerobic transformation enhanced by PCMs are proposed.
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- Lu Zhou
- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Water-Sediment Sciences and Water Disaster Prevention of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Water-Sediment Sciences and Water Disaster Prevention of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Water-Sediment Sciences and Water Disaster Prevention of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China.
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Water-Sediment Sciences and Water Disaster Prevention of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Water-Sediment Sciences and Water Disaster Prevention of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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Yang X, Wang XY. Strength and durability improvements of biochar-blended mortar or paste using accelerated carbonation curing. J CO2 UTIL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2021.101766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Pham DM, Kasai T, Yamaura M, Katayama A. Humin: No longer inactive natural organic matter. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 269:128697. [PMID: 33139048 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The discovery of the function of humin (HM), an insoluble fraction of humic substances (HSs), as an extracellular electron mediator (EEM) in 2012 has provided insight into the role of HM in nature and its potential for in situ bioremediation of pollutants. The EEM function is thought to enable the energy network of various microorganisms using HM. Recently, a number of studies on the application of HM as EEM in anaerobic microbial cultures have been conducted. Even so, there is a need for developing a holistic view of HM EEM function. In this paper, we summarize all the available information on the properties of HM EEM function, its applications, possible redox-active structures, and the interaction between HM and microbial cells. We also suggest scopes for future HM research.
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- Duyen Minh Pham
- Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
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- Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan; Department of Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
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- Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan; Department of Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan.
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Du J, Kim SH, Hassan MA, Irshad S, Bao J. Application of biochar in advanced oxidation processes: supportive, adsorptive, and catalytic role. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:37286-37312. [PMID: 31933079 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-07612-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), especially sulphate radical (SO4•-)-based AOPs (SR-AOPs), have been considered more effective, selective, and prominent technologies for the removal of highly toxic emerging contaminants (ECs) due to wide operational pH range and relatively higher oxidation potential (2.5-3.1 V). Recently, biochar (BC)-based composite materials have been introduced in AOPs due to the dual benefits of adsorption and catalytic degradation, but the scientific review of BC-based catalysts for the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROSs) through radical- and non-radical-oriented routes for EC removal was rarely reported. The chemical treatments, such as acid/base treatment, chemical oxidation, surfactant incorporation, and coating and impregnation of minerals, were applied to make BC suitable as supporting materials (SMs) for the loading of Fenton catalysts to boost up peroxymonosulphate/persulphate/H2O2 activation to get ROSs including •OH, SO4•-, 1O2, and O2•- for targeted pollutant degradation. In this review, all the possible merits of BC-based catalysts including supportive, adsorptive, and catalytic role are summarised along with the possible route for the development prospects of BC properties. The limitations of SR-AOPs especially on production of non-desired oxyanions, as well as disinfection intermediates and their potential solutions, have been identified. Lastly, the knowledge gap and future-oriented research needs are highlighted.
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- Jiangkun Du
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 136-791, Korea
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Environmental Quality Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
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