Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 3469 - 3469
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Ibuprofen
is
a
significant
nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory
drug
that
poses
environmental
and
health
risks
when
present
in
wastewater
because
of
its
persistence
probable
toxicity.
This
study
investigates
the
use
banana
peel
biochar
(BPB)
made
at
600
°C
to
900
eliminate
ibuprofen
from
aqueous
solutions.
The
uniqueness
this
work
lies
high-temperature
pyrolysis
process,
which
has
not
been
previously
explored
for
removal
efficiency
using
BPB.
batch
experiment
was
conducted
considering
initial
concentrations,
pH,
contact
time.
data
were
compared
with
different
algorithms,
Linear
Regression
(LR),
Support
Vector
Machines
(SVM),
Decision
Trees
(DT),
Random
Forest
(RF),
k-Nearest
Neighbor
(k-NN)
forecast
performance.
results
revealed
exhibited
highest
(69.28
±
0.83%)
125
mg/L
concentration
sequence
BPB900
>
BPB800
BPB700
BPB600.
A
maximum
72.67
0.75%
observed
pH
9.
Adsorption
behavior
analyzed
isotherm
kinetic
models,
Freundlich
model
(R2
value
0.9620)
indicating
heterogeneous
adsorption
pseudo-second-order
(PSO)
0.9969)
suggesting
physicochemical
interactions
govern
process.
FTIR
analysis
ensured
existence
functional
groups
(hydroxyl,
carboxylic,
carbonyl,
aromatic
rings)
responsible
adsorption.
Machine
learning
especially
RF,
demonstrated
outstanding
performance
90.07%
accuracy
predicting
experimental
data.
In
comparison
other
adsorbents,
BPB
superior
efficiency,
underscoring
effectiveness.
suggests
BPB,
particularly
°C,
effective
removing
ibuprofen,
due
sustainable
production,
it
offers
potential
solution
treatment.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 3066 - 3079
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
investigation
aims
to
apply
the
adsorption
process
eliminate
mequitazine
and
ethinylestradiol,
active
molecules
of
Primalan
Diane,
respectively,
from
aqueous
solutions,
utilizing
biochar
synthesized
pumpkin
fruits
(PB-500).
Environmental Pollutants and Bioavailability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Chromium
exists
from
both
natural
geological
processes
and
human
actions,
it
has
a
substantial
impact
on
health
ecosystems.
This
study
addresses
the
major
challenges
in
using
biochar
as
an
environmentally
friendly,
sustainable,
economical
sorbent
for
removing
chromium
hexavalent
throughout
remediation
process.
The
results
exhibited
that
produced
non-woody
feedstocks
pyrolyzed
at
(300°C
−700°C)
significantly
large
amount
of
various
functional
groups,
higher
pH
(7
to
11.10)
CEC
(27
21.70
cmol
kg−1),
greater
surface
area
(2–300
m2g−1),
O/C
H/C
ratios
with
increasing
carbonization
temperature,
adsorption
capacities
(1.63
435
mg
g)
superior
performance
removal
compared
biochars
woody-biomass.
use
equilibrium
isotherm,
thermodynamic,
kinetic
models
aids
comprehending
interactions
between
biochar,
well
their
processes.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
Abstract
Biochar,
a
carbon‐rich
material
produced
from
the
partial
combustion
of
biomass
wastes
is
often
termed
“black
gold”
for
its
potential
in
water
pollution
mitigation
and
carbon
sequestration.
By
customizing
feedstock
optimizing
preparation
strategies,
biochar
can
be
engineered
with
specific
physicochemical
properties
to
enhance
effectiveness
removing
contaminants
wastewater.
Recent
studies
demonstrate
that
achieve
>
90%
removal
efficiency
heavy
metals
such
as
lead
cadmium,
85%
adsorption
capacity
organic
pollutants
dyes
phenols,
80%
reduction
microplastics
nanoplastics.
This
review
explores
recent
advancements
technologies,
pyrolysis,
carbonization,
gasification,
torrefaction,
rectification,
along
physical,
chemical,
biological
modifications
are
crucial
efficient
pollutant
removal.
The
core
this
focuses
on
biochar's
applications
wide
range
wastewater,
detailing
mechanisms
pollutants,
inorganic
salts,
pharmaceutical
contaminants,
microplastics,
nanoplastics,
volatile
compounds.
In
addition,
introduces
machine
learning
key
technique
production
functionality,
showcasing
advancing
technology.
conclusion
provides
comprehensive
outlook
future,
emphasizing
ongoing
research
role
sustainable
environmental
management.
