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Patrick M. GODWIN, Yuanfeng PAN, Huining XIAO, Muhammad T. AFZAL. Progress in the Preparation and Application of Modified Biochar for Improving Heavy Metal Ion Removal From Wastewater[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2019, 4(1): 31-42. doi: 10.21967/jbb.v4i1.180
Citation: Patrick M. GODWIN, Yuanfeng PAN, Huining XIAO, Muhammad T. AFZAL. Progress in the Preparation and Application of Modified Biochar for Improving Heavy Metal Ion Removal From Wastewater[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2019, 4(1): 31-42. doi: 10.21967/jbb.v4i1.180
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Progress in the Preparation and Application of Modified Biochar for Improving Heavy Metal Ion Removal From Wastewater

doi: 10.21967/jbb.v4i1.180
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    Department of Chemical Engineering & Limerick Pulp and Paper Centre, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada

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    Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada

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    School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China

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  • Corresponding author: Yuanfeng PAN, panyf@gxu.edu.cn; Muhammad T. AFZAL, mafzal@unb.ca
  • Received Date: 2018-10-21
  • Accepted Date: 2018-12-01
  • Publish Date: 2019-01-01
    Abstract
  • Modified biochar (BC) is reviewed in its preparation, functionality, application in wastewater treatment and regeneration. The nature of precursor materials, preparatory conditions and modification methods are key factors influencing BC properties. Steam activation is unsuitable for improving BC surface functionality compared with chemical modifications. Alkali-treated BC possesses the highest surface functionality. Both alkali modified BC and nanomaterial impregnated BC composites are highly favorable for enhancing the adsorption of different contaminants from wastewater. Acidic treatment provides more oxygenated functional groups on BC surfaces. Future research should focus on industry-scale applications and competitive sorption for contaminant removal due to scarcity of data.

     

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