Compost has been used to stabilise lead (Pb) in soil. However, compost contains a high level of dissolved organic matter (DOM) which may make Pb bioavailable in plant and thereby limiting its effectiveness and applica...Compost has been used to stabilise lead (Pb) in soil. However, compost contains a high level of dissolved organic matter (DOM) which may make Pb bioavailable in plant and thereby limiting its effectiveness and application. Addition of biochar to compost can reduce this effect. Rice husk (RH) and Cashew nut shell (CNS) biochars and compost-modified biochars were used in comparison to compost for stabilizing Pb in lead smelting slag (LSS)-contaminated soil (Pb = 18,300 mg/kg) in Nigeria. Efficiency of Pb stabilisation in control and amended soils was assessed using CaCl2 batch leaching experiment and plant performance. In pot experiments, maize plant was grown on the contaminated soil and on soil treated with minimum and optimum doses of the amendments singly and in combination for 6 weeks. Agronomical and chemical parameters of the plants were measured. CaCl2-extractable Pb in the untreated soil was reduced from 60 mg/kg to 0.55 mg/kg in RHB amended soils and non-detectable in other amended soils. RH-biochar/compost increased plant height, number of leaf and leaf area more than the others. Similarly, at minimum rate, it reduced root and shoot Pb by 91% and 86.0% respectively. Compost-modified rice husk biocharstabilised Pb in lead smelting slag contaminated soil reduced Pb plant uptake and improved plant growth. Lead stabilisation through the use of rice husk biochar with compost may be a green method for remediation of lead smelting slag-contaminated soil.展开更多
Economical and sustainable wastewater treatment techniques are highly demanded to alleviate the issues of clearwater scarcity globally.In this work,the acetic acid/H_(2)O_(2) (AHP) was leveraged to enrich oxygenated f...Economical and sustainable wastewater treatment techniques are highly demanded to alleviate the issues of clearwater scarcity globally.In this work,the acetic acid/H_(2)O_(2) (AHP) was leveraged to enrich oxygenated functional groups on the biochar surface for efficient ciprofloxacin (CIP) adsorption and biochar regeneration (In situ degradation of CIP in the spent AHP solution).The AHP-modified biochar exhibited significantly enhanced CIP adsorption capacity,about 22 times that of the pristine biochar.The optimized modification condition (acetic acid/H_(2)O_(2):2.11,temperature:45 ℃,and time:12 h) was screened by the response surface method,reaching the highest CIP adsorption capacity of 86.26 mg·g^(−1).Characterization results revealed that the content of carboxyl —Cdouble bondO—O was enhanced in AHP-modified biochar,which contributed to efficient CIP adsorption by the electrostatic interaction,hydrogen bonding,and hydrophobic interaction.The adsorption of modified biochar to CIP molecules was a spontaneous endothermic process,and in line with the pseudo-second-order model and the Langmuir isotherm model.Moreover,the biochar modification process enabled the spent AHP solution with a strong oxidizing agent of peracetic acid (PAA),which can be employed to degrade adsorbed CIP for biochar in-situ generation.This work tailored a closed-loop strategy for biochar oxidation,contaminant adsorption,and biochar regeneration,highlighting a viable route for sustainable wastewater treatment.展开更多
Flubendiamide is a commonly used pesticide with low water solubility and a high organic carbon sorption constant,causing it to adhere to soil particles and negatively impact soil ecosystems.First,chili plant stems,typ...Flubendiamide is a commonly used pesticide with low water solubility and a high organic carbon sorption constant,causing it to adhere to soil particles and negatively impact soil ecosystems.First,chili plant stems,typically discarded after the harvest season,represent an abundant local biomass resource with significant potential for utilization,and were converted into biochar through pyrolysis.Here,we describe the synthesis of biochar modified with iron and chitosan to increase the diversity of functions and surface functional groups of biochar.The resulting chitosan-modified magnetic biochar(CMBC)presents a full range of functional groups of chitosan and iron oxide as shown by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.The correlation between flubendiamide concentration and the dose of biochar on adsorption was explored.The flubendiamide adsorption efficiency of CMBC(1%mass ratio of soil)reached 68.03%in 90 min.The highest adsorption capacity achieved was 0.95 mg·g^(−1).The flubendiamide adsorption mechanism by CMBC can be described with a pseudo-second-order kinetic model.The experiment data closely fit a Freundlich isotherm model(R^(2)=0.998),and the low residual sum of squares values demonstrate the high model applicability.In this study,we present a comprehensive overview of pesticides,alongside kinetic and isotherm model studies of flubendiamide adsorption by CMBC.We emphasize the potential of modified biochar to enhance environmental remediation applications.展开更多
Biochar and biochar composites are versatile materials that can be used in many applications.In this study,biochar was prepared from sawdust and combined with the yttrium iron garnet(YIG)nanocrystal to investigate the...Biochar and biochar composites are versatile materials that can be used in many applications.In this study,biochar was prepared from sawdust and combined with the yttrium iron garnet(YIG)nanocrystal to investigate the shielding effectiveness of the composite structure.Firstly,the effect of the pyrolysis temperature on the shielding effectiveness of biochar was investigated.Secondly,biochars combined with YIG nanocrystals with different contents and shielding effectiveness of the composites were investigated.The electromagnetic effectiveness of the samples was investigated within the X band(8-12 GHz).The findings indicate that biochar demonstrates enhanced absorption properties with elevated pyrolysis temperatures.Biochars demonstrated an approximate 40 d B shielding effectiveness,while YIG exhibited approximately 7 d B,corresponding to absorption at 8 GHz.However,the combination of biochar and YIG exhibited exceptional absorption,reaching 67.12 d B at 8 GHz.展开更多
Biochar, known as “black gold”, has garnered wide attention in various applications. However, the potential release of toxic organic compounds has raised environmental concerns, thereby limiting its safe and sustain...Biochar, known as “black gold”, has garnered wide attention in various applications. However, the potential release of toxic organic compounds has raised environmental concerns, thereby limiting its safe and sustainable application. Herein, we propose a distillation strategy to simultaneously detoxify biochar and enhance its redox functionality. Multi-factor correlation analysis identified 30 min as the optimal distillation time, which significantly increased the biochar's Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET) surface area(by 143%), improved hydrophilicity(with contact angle decreased by 3.8%), and effectively reduced the dissolved organic carbon(DOC) content of the biochar. Regarding the effect of distillation solvent, both water and acetic acid significantly enhanced the electron exchange capacity(EEC) of the biochar, with lactic acid exhibiting the best performance in improving the electron donating capacity(EDC). Meanwhile, distillation with acetic acid achieved optimal detoxification by effectively removing toxic organic compounds such as naphthalene, amines, and aromatic hydrocarbons. Further validation confirmed the good generalizability of this method to biochars derived from various feedstocks. Techno-economic analysis showed a 98.7% reduction in water consumption and 22.9%-62.5% cost savings compared to traditional washing methods. This work highlights distillation as an efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective method to enhance biochar safety and redox functionality, thereby advancing its sustainable applications.展开更多
Biochar has been widely recognized as a promising solid CO_(2)adsorbent with economic and ecological benefits.Industrial CO_(2)emissions originate from diverse sources,while the pore structure and chemical functional ...Biochar has been widely recognized as a promising solid CO_(2)adsorbent with economic and ecological benefits.Industrial CO_(2)emissions originate from diverse sources,while the pore structure and chemical functional groups of biochar exhibit varying degrees of influence on CO_(2)adsorption and separation performance under different adsorption conditions.Therefore,exploring the matching relationship between the physicochemical properties of biochar and its adsorption and separation performance at different adsorption conditions is essential for the development and optimization of carbon-based adsorbents.This study selected the high-performance extreme gradient boosting(XGB)algorithm from various algorithms and utilized it to develop CO_(2),N_(2),CH_(4)adsorption prediction models.Based on this,coupled prediction models were developed for CO_(2)/N_(2)and CO_(2)/CH_(4)adsorption selectivity.Furthermore,feature importance and partial dependence analysis were performed using SHAP values.The results indicate that during CO_(2)adsorption,the influence of the pore structure of biochar outweighs that of its chemical composition.Specifically,the pore structure of 0.4–0.6 nm is the most important property influencing CO_(2)adsorption at low and medium pressure(0–0.6 bar),and the pore structure of 0.6–0.8 nm,as well as the specific surface area contribute the most at high pressure(0.6–1 bar).During CO_(2)selective separation,the CO_(2)/N_(2)mixture is primarily separated through the selective adsorption of CO_(2)by nitrogen functional groups.In contrast,for CO_(2)/CH_(4)mixtures,pore structure<1 nm plays a more critical role in determining adsorption selectivity.In addition,molecular simulation studies further revealed the adsorption filling mechanisms of CO_(2)molecules within different pore sizes and functional groups.Finally,nitrogen-doped biochar was synthesized using de-alkalize lignin as the precursor,KOH as the activating agent,and urea as the nitrogen dopant.CO_(2),N_(2),and CH_(4)isothermal adsorption experiments were conducted,and the experimental results confirmed that the developed prediction models exhibit high accuracy(R^(2)>0.9).展开更多
Long-term mulching has improved crop yields and farmland productivity in semiarid areas,but it has also increased greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions and depleted soil fertility.Biochar application has emerged as a promising...Long-term mulching has improved crop yields and farmland productivity in semiarid areas,but it has also increased greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions and depleted soil fertility.Biochar application has emerged as a promising solution for addressing these issues.In this study,we investigated the effects of four biochar application rates(no biochar(N)=0 t ha^(-1),low(L)=3 t ha^(-1),medium(M)=6 t ha^(-1),and high(H)=9 t ha^(-1))under film mulching and no mulching conditions over three growing seasons.We assessed the impacts on GHG emissions,soil organic carbon sequestration(SOCS),and maize yield to evaluate the productivity and sustainability of farmland ecosystems.Our results demonstrated that mulching increased maize yield(18.68-41.80%),total fixed C in straw(23.64%),grain(28.87%),and root(46.31%)biomass,and GHG emissions(CO_(2),10.78%;N_(2)O,3.41%),while reducing SOCS(6.57%)and GHG intensity(GHGI;13.61%).Under mulching,biochar application significantly increased maize yield(10.20%),total fixed C in straw(17.97%),grain(17.69%)and root(16.75%)biomass,and SOCS(4.78%).Moreover,it reduced the GHG emissions(CO_(2),3.09%;N_(2)O,6.36%)and GHGI(12.28%).These effects correlated with the biochar addition rate,with the optimal rate being 9.0 t ha^(-1).In conclusion,biochar application reduces CO_(2) and N_(2)O emissions,enhances CH_(4) absorption,and improves maize yield under film mulching.It also improves the soil carbon fixation capacity while mitigating the warming potential,making it a promising sustainable management method for mulched farmland in semiarid areas.展开更多
Arsenic(As)pollution in soils is a pervasive environmental issue.Biochar immobilization offers a promising solution for addressing soil As contamination.The efficiency of biochar in immobilizing As in soils primarily ...Arsenic(As)pollution in soils is a pervasive environmental issue.Biochar immobilization offers a promising solution for addressing soil As contamination.The efficiency of biochar in immobilizing As in soils primarily hinges on the characteristics of both the soil and the biochar.However,the influence of a specific property on As immobilization varies among different studies,and the development and application of arsenic passivation materials based on biochar often rely on empirical knowledge.To enhance immobilization efficiency and reduce labor and time costs,a machine learning(ML)model was employed to predict As immobilization efficiency before biochar application.In this study,we collected a dataset comprising 182 data points on As immobilization efficiency from 17 publications to construct three ML models.The results demonstrated that the random forest(RF)model outperformed gradient boost regression tree and support vector regression models in predictive performance.Relative importance analysis and partial dependence plots based on the RF model were conducted to identify the most crucial factors influencing As immobilization.These findings highlighted the significant roles of biochar application time and biochar pH in As immobilization efficiency in soils.Furthermore,the study revealed that Fe-modified biochar exhibited a substantial improvement in As immobilization.These insights can facilitate targeted biochar property design and optimization of biochar application conditions to enhance As immobilization efficiency.展开更多
Exploring modification methods for enhancing the adsorption performance of biochar-based adsorbents for effective removal of methylene blue(MB),biochar-loaded CeO_(2)nanoparticles(Ce/BC)were synthesized by pomelo peel...Exploring modification methods for enhancing the adsorption performance of biochar-based adsorbents for effective removal of methylene blue(MB),biochar-loaded CeO_(2)nanoparticles(Ce/BC)were synthesized by pomelo peels through co-precipitation combined with the pyrolysis method.Ce/BC showed a higher specific surface area and disorder degree than that of BC.The 0.5Ce/BC(mass ratio of Ce(NO_(3))_(3)·6H_(2)O/BC=0.5/1)showed the best performance to adsorption of MB solution at different reaction conditions(MB concentration,Ce/BC composites dosage,and initial pH).Adsorption kinetics and equilibrium isotherms were well-described with a pseudo-first-order equation and Langmuir model,respectively.In addition,the maximum adsorption capacity of 0.5Ce/BC for MB was 105.68 mg·g^(-1)at 328 K.The strong adsorption was attributed to multi-interactions including pore filling,π-πinteractions,electrostatic interaction,and hydrogen bonding between the composites and MB.This work demonstrated that the modified pomelo peels biochar,as a green promising material with cost-effectiveness,exhibited a great potential for broad application prospectively to dyeing-contaminated wastewater treatment.展开更多
Nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)is widely used in soil remediation due to its high reactivity.However,the easy agglomeration,poor antioxidant ability and passivation layer of Fe-Cr coprecipitates of nZVI have limited its a...Nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)is widely used in soil remediation due to its high reactivity.However,the easy agglomeration,poor antioxidant ability and passivation layer of Fe-Cr coprecipitates of nZVI have limited its application scale in Cr-contaminated soil remediation,especially in high concentration of Cr-contaminated soil.Herein,we found that the carboxymethyl cellulose on nZVI particles could increase the zeta potential value of soil and change the phase of nZVI.Along with the presence of biochar,97.0%and 96.6%Cr immobilization efficiency through CMC-nZVI/BC were respectively achieved in high and low concentrations of Cr-contaminated soils after 90-days remediation.In addition,the immobilization efficiency of Cr(VI)only decreased by 5.1%through CMC-nZVI/BC treatment after 10 weeks aging in air,attributing to the strong antioxidation ability.As for the surrounding Crcontaminated groundwater,the Cr(VI)removal capacity of CMC-nZVI/BC was evaluated under different reaction conditions through column experiments and COMSOL Multiphysics.CMC-nZVI/BC could efficiently remove 85%of Cr(VI)in about 400 hr when the initial Cr(VI)concentration was 40 mg/L and the flow rate was 0.5 mL/min.This study demonstrates that uniformly dispersed CMC-nZVI/BC has an excellent remediation effect on different concentrations of Cr-contaminated soils.展开更多
Current research primarily focuses on emerging organic pollutants,with limited attention to emerging inorganic pollutants (EIPs).However,due to advances in detection technology and the escalating environmental and hea...Current research primarily focuses on emerging organic pollutants,with limited attention to emerging inorganic pollutants (EIPs).However,due to advances in detection technology and the escalating environmental and health challenges posed by pollution,there is a growing interest in treating waters contaminated with EIPs.This paper explores biochar characteristics and modification methods,encompassing physical,chemical,and biological approaches for adsorbing EIPs.It offers a comprehensive review of research advancements in employing biochar for EIPs remediation in water,outlines the adsorption mechanisms of EIPs by biochar,and presents an environmental and economic analysis.It can be concluded that using biochar for the adsorption of EIPs in wastewater exhibits promising potential.Nonetheless,it is noteworthy that certain EIPs like Au(III),Rh(III),Ir(III),Ru(III),Os(III),Sc(III),and Y(III),have not been extensively investigated regarding their adsorption onto biochar.This comprehensive review will catalyze further inquiry into the biochar-based adsorption of EIPs,addressing current research deficiencies and advancing the practical implementation of biochar as a potent substrate for EIP removal from wastewater streams.展开更多
The interaction mechanism between eggshell calcium and endogenous silica in biomass during biochar modification,and its impact on phosphate adsorption performance and slow-release fertilizer characteristics,remains un...The interaction mechanism between eggshell calcium and endogenous silica in biomass during biochar modification,and its impact on phosphate adsorption performance and slow-release fertilizer characteristics,remains unexplored.This study investigates that high silica content in biomass(>6%)inhibits the decomposition of CaCO_(3)in eggshells during pyrolysis,reducing the formation of active calcium species(CaO and Ca(OH)_(2)),while moderate silica levels(4%-5%)promote the formation of CaSiO_(3),enhancing phosphorus adsorption without hindering Ca^(2+)activation.Adsorption studies reveal that the precipitation of Ca_(5)(PO_(4))_(3)(OH)resulting from the combination of CaO and Ca(OH)_(2)with phosphate is the primary and effective form for phosphorus removal in calcium-modified adsorbents,accompanied by Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)·2H_(2)O precipitation formed by CaSi O_(3).Eggshell calcium-modified corn straw biochar(ECS)exhibited the highest adsorption capacity,reaching 123.3 mg/g,outperforming materials in previous studies.ECS also demonstrated excellent pH adaptability and selective phosphate removal.As a biochar-based phosphorus fertilizer,ECS-P exhibits high phosphorus extractability in formic acid(93.92%)but low water solubility(0.62%),with phosphorus release during the seven-day intermittent leaching experiment remaining between 0.53 to 0.875 mg/L.These results confirm its potential as a phosphorus cycling fertilizer.This study provides fundamental insights into optimizing biomass selection based on silica content for calcium modification,offering an efficient strategy for both phosphate recovery and slow-release fertilizer development.展开更多
Aims:Reed(Phragmites australis)is a plant species with a seasonal reproductive cycle;it has a very high biomass in U Minh Thuong National Park,in Vietnam.This study aims to evaluate fresh and dry biomass of the reed a...Aims:Reed(Phragmites australis)is a plant species with a seasonal reproductive cycle;it has a very high biomass in U Minh Thuong National Park,in Vietnam.This study aims to evaluate fresh and dry biomass of the reed and the production of biochar from the plants.The biochar is then used as a bio-organic fertilizer for watermelon cultivation in agriculture.Methods:To achieve these objectives the following experiments were conducted(1)investtigating the fresh and dry biomass of reeds producing biochar using local methods;(2)adsorption with pig urine and chemical fertilizers(nitrogen,phosphorus and potash)to examine the uptake of chemical components into the water environment;(3)mixing biochar with inorganic mineral fertilizers and peat to creat inorganic fertilizer–biochar formulas,followed by an analysis of the chemical compositions of the mixtures;(4)using various biochar-based fertilizers to grow watermelon with local varieties.Results:The results show that reeds produce very high for biomass biochar fertilizer production.Reed biochar can adsorb components of pig urine,such as ammonium,nitrate,nitrogen and phosphorus along with inorganic substances such as nitrogen,phosphorus and potash.Therefore this study proposes the use of this biochar for watermelon cultivation and environment treatment in polluted regions.Conclusions:Biomass and biochar of reed are very high.The biochar can adsorb nitrogen,phosphorus and potash fertilizers.Additionally,biochar can be mixed with peat and inorganic mineral fertilizers for to watermelon cultivation in Mekong Delta.Implications of the research:Forest fires in U Minh Thuong National Park,caused by reed vegetation,occur annually and result in damage to property and human livelihoods.This research not only exploits renewable raw materials but also helps control the risk of forest fires.Originality/Valeu:This study aims to provide methods for controlling forest fires by producing biochar of from reed(Phragmites australis)U Minh Thuong National Park Vietnam.This species thrives and produces a large biomass during the rainy season,supllying dry material that contributes to the intensity of forest fires in the dry season in Vietnam.展开更多
Dibromoethane is a widespread,persistent organic pollutant.Biochars are known mediators of reductive dehalogenation by layered Fe^(Ⅱ)-Fe^(Ⅲ)hydroxides(green rust),which can reduce 1,2-dibromoethane to innocuous brom...Dibromoethane is a widespread,persistent organic pollutant.Biochars are known mediators of reductive dehalogenation by layered Fe^(Ⅱ)-Fe^(Ⅲ)hydroxides(green rust),which can reduce 1,2-dibromoethane to innocuous bromide and ethylene.However,the critical characteristics that determine mediator functionality are lesser known.Fifteen biochar substrates were pyrolyzed at 600℃and 800℃,characterized by elemental analysis,X-ray photo spectrometry C and N surface speciation,X-ray powder diffraction,specific surface area analysis,and tested for mediation of reductive debromination of 1,2-dibromoethane by a green rust reductant under anoxic conditions.A statistical analysis was performed to determine the biochar properties,critical for debromination kinetics and total debromination extent.It was shown that selected plant based biochars can mediate debromination of 1,2-dibromoethane,that the highest first order rate constant was 0.082/hr,and the highest debromination extent was 27%in reactivity experiments with 0.1μmol(20μmol/L)1,2-dibromoethane,≈22 mmol/L Fe^(Ⅱ)GR,and 0.12 g/L soybean meal biochar(7 days).Contents of Ni,Zn,N,and P,and the relative contribution of quinone surface functional groups were significantly(p<0.05)positively correlated with 1,2-dibromoethane debromination,while adsorption,specific surface area,and the relative contribution of pyridinic N oxide surface groups were significantly negatively correlated with debromination.展开更多
While biochar amendment enhances plant productivity and water-use efficiency(WUE),particularly under waterlimited conditions,the specific mechanisms driving these benefits remain unclear.Thus,the present study aims to...While biochar amendment enhances plant productivity and water-use efficiency(WUE),particularly under waterlimited conditions,the specific mechanisms driving these benefits remain unclear.Thus,the present study aims to elucidate the synergistic effects of biochar and reduced irrigation on maize(Zea mays L.)plants,focusing on xylem composition,root-to-shoot signaling,stomatal behavior,and WUE.Maize plants were cultivated in splitroot pots filled with clay loam soil,amended by either wheat-straw biochar(WSB)or softwood biochar(SWB)at 2%(w/w).Plants received full irrigation(FI),deficit irrigation(DI),or partial root-zone drying rrigation(PRD)from the 4-leaf to the grain-filling stage.Our results revealed that the WSB amendment significantly enhanced plant water status,biomass accumulation,and WUE under reduced irrigation,particularly when combined with PRD.Although reduced irrigation inhibited photosynthesis,it enhanced WUE by modulating stomatal morphology and conductance.Biochar amendment combined with reduced rrigation significantly increased xylem K^(+),Ca^(2+),Mg^(2+),NO_(3)^(-),Cl^(-),PO_(4)^(3-),and SO_(4)^(2-)-but decreased Na+,which in turn lowered xylem pH.Moreover,biochar amendment and especially WSB amendment further increased abscisic acid(ABA)contents in both leaf and xylem sap under reduced irrigation conditions due to changes in xylem ionic constituents and pH.The synergistic interactions between xylem components and ABA led to refined adjustments in stomatal size and density,thereby affecting stomatal conductance and ultimately improving the WUE of maize plants at different scales.The combined application of WSB and PRD can,therefore,emerge as a promising approach for improving the overall plant performance of maize plants with increased stomatal adaptations and WUE,especially under water-limited conditions.展开更多
Lead(Pb)and zinc(Zn)are widely recognized as common environmental contaminants,contributing to soil degradation and posing risks to environmental health.Combining functional carbon-based materials with microorganisms ...Lead(Pb)and zinc(Zn)are widely recognized as common environmental contaminants,contributing to soil degradation and posing risks to environmental health.Combining functional carbon-based materials with microorganisms has been considered as an effective and environmentally friendly strategy for remediating Pb/Zn-contaminated soil.However,there is still a lack of understanding the connection between heavy metal immobilization and plant responses,which hampers practical applications.Here,a 90-day pot experiment was conducted to investigate the integrated effects of biochar(WS700)and microorganisms including inorganic phosphate-solubilizing bacteria(IPSB)and sulfate reducing bacteria(SRB)on Pb and Zn synchronous immobilization and the physiological responses of Brassica rapa var.chinensis(Brassica).Compared with CK,bacteria-loaded biochar treatment declined the exchangeable Pb and Zn fraction by 94.69%−98.37%and 94.55%−99.52%,while increasing the residual state Pb and Zn by 75.50%−208.58%and 96.71%−110.85%,respectively.Three amendments enhanced Brassica growth by improving total chlorophyll content and superoxide dismutase(SOD)and peroxidase(POD)activities.The bacteria-loaded biochar treatment effectively regulated stomatal conductance and reduced intercellular CO_(2) concentration.Moreover,compared with CK,three amendments reduced MDA content by 28.84%,28.30%and 41.60%,respectively,under the high concentration of Pb and Zn.The findings demonstrated the significant role of bacterial-biochar consortia in immobilizing Pb and Zn and mitigating Pb and Zn-induced stress in plants by regulating photosynthetic characteristics and antioxidant enzyme activities.展开更多
In this study,two wheat-derived cadmium(Cd)-immobilizing endophytic Pseudomonas paralactis M14 and Priestia megaterium R27 were evaluated for their effects on wheat tissue Cd uptake under hydroponic conditions.Then,th...In this study,two wheat-derived cadmium(Cd)-immobilizing endophytic Pseudomonas paralactis M14 and Priestia megaterium R27 were evaluated for their effects on wheat tissue Cd uptake under hydroponic conditions.Then,the impacts of the biochar(BC),M14+R27(MR),and BC+MR treatments on wheat Cd uptake and the mechanisms involved were investigated at the jointing,heading,and mature stages of wheat plants under field-plot conditions.A hydroponic experiment showed that the MR treatment significantly decreased the above-ground tissue Cd content compared with theM14 or R27 treatment.The BC+MRtreatment reduced the grain Cd content by 51.5%-67.7%and Cd translocation factor at the mature stage of wheat plants and increased the organic matter-bound Cd content by 31%-75%in the rhizosphere soils compared with the BC or MR treatment.Compared with the BC or MR treatment,the relative abundances of the biomarkers associated with Gemmatimonas,Altererythrobacter,Gammaproteobacteria,Xanthomonadaceae,Phenylobacterium,and Nocardioides in the BC+MR-treated rhizosphere microbiome decreased and negatively correlated with the organic matter-bound Cd contents.In the BC+MR-treated root interior microbiome,the relative abundance of the biomarker belonging to Exiguobacterium increased and negatively correlated with the Cd translocation factor,while the relative abundance of the biomarker belonging to Pseudonocardiaceae decreased and positively correlated with the Cd translocation factor.Our findings suggested that the BC+MR treatment reduced Cd availability and Cd transfer through affecting the abundances of these specific biomarkers in the rhizosphere soil and root interior microbiomes,leading to decreased wheat grain Cd uptake in the contaminated soil.展开更多
The technology for green and macro-conversion of solid waste biomass to prepare high-quality activated carbon demands urgent development.This study proposes a technique for synthesizing carbon adsorbents using trace K...The technology for green and macro-conversion of solid waste biomass to prepare high-quality activated carbon demands urgent development.This study proposes a technique for synthesizing carbon adsorbents using trace KOH-catalyzed CO_(2) activation.Comprehensive investigations were conducted on three aspects:physicochemical structure evolution of biochar,mechanistic understanding of trace KOH-facilitated CO_(2) activation processes,and application characteristics for CO_(2) adsorption.Results demonstrate that biochar activated by trace KOH(<10%)and CO_(2) achieves comparable specific surface area(1244.09 m^(2)/g)to that obtained with 100%KOH activation(1425.10 m^(2)/g).The pore structure characteristics(specific surface area and pore volume)are governed by CO and CH4 generated through K-salt catalyzed reactions between CO_(2) and biochar.The optimal CO_(2) adsorption capacities of KBC adsorbent reached 4.70 mmol/g(0℃)and 7.25 mmol/g(25℃),representing the maximum values among comparable carbon adsorbents.The 5%KBC-CO_(2) sample exhibited CO_(2) adsorption capacities of 3.19 and 5.01 mmol/g under respective conditions,attaining current average performance levels.Notably,CO_(2)/N_(2) selectivity(85∶15,volume ratio)reached 64.71 at 0.02 bar with robust cycling stability.Molecular dynamics simulations revealed that oxygen-containing functional groups accelerate CO_(2) adsorption kinetics and enhance micropore storage capacity.This technical route offers simplicity,environmental compatibility,and scalability,providing critical references for large-scale preparation of high-quality carbon materials.展开更多
Biomass-derived heteroatom self-doped cathode catalysts has attracted considerable interest for electrochemical advanced oxidation processes(EAOPs)due to its high performance and sustainable synthesis.Herein,we illust...Biomass-derived heteroatom self-doped cathode catalysts has attracted considerable interest for electrochemical advanced oxidation processes(EAOPs)due to its high performance and sustainable synthesis.Herein,we illustrated the morphological fates of waste leaf-derived graphitic carbon(WLGC)produced from waste ginkgo leaves via pyrolysis temperature regulation and used as bifunctional cathode catalyst for simultaneous H_(2)O_(2) electrochemical generation and organic pollutant degradation,discovering S/N-self-doping shown to facilitate a synergistic effect on reactive oxygen species(ROS)generation.Under the optimum temperature of 800℃,the WLGC exhibited a H_(2)O_(2) selectivity of 94.2%and tetracycline removal of 99.3%within 60 min.Density functional theory calculations and in-situ Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy verified that graphitic N was the critical site for H_(2)O_(2) generation.While pyridinic N and thiophene S were the main active sites responsible for OH generation,N vacancies were the active sites to produce ^(1)O_(2) from O_(2).The performance of the novel cathode for tetracycline degradation remains well under a wide pH range(3–11),maintaining excellent stability in 10 cycles.It is also industrially applicable,achieving satisfactory performance treating in real water matrices.This system facilitates both radical and non-radical degradation,offering valuable advances in the preparation of cost-effective and sustainable electrocatalysts and hold strong potentials in metal-free EAOPs for organic pollutant degradation.展开更多
Harnessing the redox potential of biochar to activate airborne O_(2)for contaminant removal is challenging.In this study,ferrihydrite(Fh)modified the boron(B),nitrogen(N)co-doped biochars(BCs)composites(Fh/B(n)NC)were...Harnessing the redox potential of biochar to activate airborne O_(2)for contaminant removal is challenging.In this study,ferrihydrite(Fh)modified the boron(B),nitrogen(N)co-doped biochars(BCs)composites(Fh/B(n)NC)were developed for enhancing the degradation of a model pollutant,tetracycline(TC),merely by airborne O_(2).Fh/B(3)NC showed excellent O_(2)activation activity for efficient TC degradation with a apparent TC degradation rate of 5.54,6.88,and 22.15 times that of B(3)NC,Fh,and raw BCs,respectively,where 1O_(2)and H_(2)O_(2)were identified as the dominant ROS for TC degradation.The B incorporation into the carbon lattice of Fh/B(3)NC promoted the generation of electron donors,sp2 C and the reductive B species,hence boosting Fe(III)reduction and 1O_(2)generation.O_(2)adsorption was enhanced due to the positively charged adsorption sites(C-B+and N-C+).And 1O_(2)was generated via Fe(II)catalyzed low-efficient successive one-electron transfer(O_(2)→O_(2)·−→1O_(2),H_(2)O_(2)),as well as biochar catalyzed high-efficient two-electron transfer(O_(2)→H_(2)O_(2)→1O_(2))that does not involve.O_(2)−as the intermediate.Moreover,Fh/B,N co-doped biochar showed a wide pH range,remarkable anti-interference capabilities,and effective detoxification.These findings shed new light on the development of environmentally benign BCs materials capable of degradading organic pollutants.展开更多
文摘Compost has been used to stabilise lead (Pb) in soil. However, compost contains a high level of dissolved organic matter (DOM) which may make Pb bioavailable in plant and thereby limiting its effectiveness and application. Addition of biochar to compost can reduce this effect. Rice husk (RH) and Cashew nut shell (CNS) biochars and compost-modified biochars were used in comparison to compost for stabilizing Pb in lead smelting slag (LSS)-contaminated soil (Pb = 18,300 mg/kg) in Nigeria. Efficiency of Pb stabilisation in control and amended soils was assessed using CaCl2 batch leaching experiment and plant performance. In pot experiments, maize plant was grown on the contaminated soil and on soil treated with minimum and optimum doses of the amendments singly and in combination for 6 weeks. Agronomical and chemical parameters of the plants were measured. CaCl2-extractable Pb in the untreated soil was reduced from 60 mg/kg to 0.55 mg/kg in RHB amended soils and non-detectable in other amended soils. RH-biochar/compost increased plant height, number of leaf and leaf area more than the others. Similarly, at minimum rate, it reduced root and shoot Pb by 91% and 86.0% respectively. Compost-modified rice husk biocharstabilised Pb in lead smelting slag contaminated soil reduced Pb plant uptake and improved plant growth. Lead stabilisation through the use of rice husk biochar with compost may be a green method for remediation of lead smelting slag-contaminated soil.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22478266 and 32472027)the National Key Research&Development Program of China(2022YFE0207100)the Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province(2024ZYD0080 and 2022YFN0027).
文摘Economical and sustainable wastewater treatment techniques are highly demanded to alleviate the issues of clearwater scarcity globally.In this work,the acetic acid/H_(2)O_(2) (AHP) was leveraged to enrich oxygenated functional groups on the biochar surface for efficient ciprofloxacin (CIP) adsorption and biochar regeneration (In situ degradation of CIP in the spent AHP solution).The AHP-modified biochar exhibited significantly enhanced CIP adsorption capacity,about 22 times that of the pristine biochar.The optimized modification condition (acetic acid/H_(2)O_(2):2.11,temperature:45 ℃,and time:12 h) was screened by the response surface method,reaching the highest CIP adsorption capacity of 86.26 mg·g^(−1).Characterization results revealed that the content of carboxyl —Cdouble bondO—O was enhanced in AHP-modified biochar,which contributed to efficient CIP adsorption by the electrostatic interaction,hydrogen bonding,and hydrophobic interaction.The adsorption of modified biochar to CIP molecules was a spontaneous endothermic process,and in line with the pseudo-second-order model and the Langmuir isotherm model.Moreover,the biochar modification process enabled the spent AHP solution with a strong oxidizing agent of peracetic acid (PAA),which can be employed to degrade adsorbed CIP for biochar in-situ generation.This work tailored a closed-loop strategy for biochar oxidation,contaminant adsorption,and biochar regeneration,highlighting a viable route for sustainable wastewater treatment.
基金supported by research funds of Jeonbuk National University in 2024 and partly supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF-2019R1A2C1006441)from the Ministry of Education.
文摘Flubendiamide is a commonly used pesticide with low water solubility and a high organic carbon sorption constant,causing it to adhere to soil particles and negatively impact soil ecosystems.First,chili plant stems,typically discarded after the harvest season,represent an abundant local biomass resource with significant potential for utilization,and were converted into biochar through pyrolysis.Here,we describe the synthesis of biochar modified with iron and chitosan to increase the diversity of functions and surface functional groups of biochar.The resulting chitosan-modified magnetic biochar(CMBC)presents a full range of functional groups of chitosan and iron oxide as shown by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.The correlation between flubendiamide concentration and the dose of biochar on adsorption was explored.The flubendiamide adsorption efficiency of CMBC(1%mass ratio of soil)reached 68.03%in 90 min.The highest adsorption capacity achieved was 0.95 mg·g^(−1).The flubendiamide adsorption mechanism by CMBC can be described with a pseudo-second-order kinetic model.The experiment data closely fit a Freundlich isotherm model(R^(2)=0.998),and the low residual sum of squares values demonstrate the high model applicability.In this study,we present a comprehensive overview of pesticides,alongside kinetic and isotherm model studies of flubendiamide adsorption by CMBC.We emphasize the potential of modified biochar to enhance environmental remediation applications.
基金support provided by the Center for Fabrication and Application of Electronic Materials at Dokuz Eylül University,Türkiye。
文摘Biochar and biochar composites are versatile materials that can be used in many applications.In this study,biochar was prepared from sawdust and combined with the yttrium iron garnet(YIG)nanocrystal to investigate the shielding effectiveness of the composite structure.Firstly,the effect of the pyrolysis temperature on the shielding effectiveness of biochar was investigated.Secondly,biochars combined with YIG nanocrystals with different contents and shielding effectiveness of the composites were investigated.The electromagnetic effectiveness of the samples was investigated within the X band(8-12 GHz).The findings indicate that biochar demonstrates enhanced absorption properties with elevated pyrolysis temperatures.Biochars demonstrated an approximate 40 d B shielding effectiveness,while YIG exhibited approximately 7 d B,corresponding to absorption at 8 GHz.However,the combination of biochar and YIG exhibited exceptional absorption,reaching 67.12 d B at 8 GHz.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No.2025YFE0100700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52270138)the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan (Grant No.22230712200)。
文摘Biochar, known as “black gold”, has garnered wide attention in various applications. However, the potential release of toxic organic compounds has raised environmental concerns, thereby limiting its safe and sustainable application. Herein, we propose a distillation strategy to simultaneously detoxify biochar and enhance its redox functionality. Multi-factor correlation analysis identified 30 min as the optimal distillation time, which significantly increased the biochar's Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET) surface area(by 143%), improved hydrophilicity(with contact angle decreased by 3.8%), and effectively reduced the dissolved organic carbon(DOC) content of the biochar. Regarding the effect of distillation solvent, both water and acetic acid significantly enhanced the electron exchange capacity(EEC) of the biochar, with lactic acid exhibiting the best performance in improving the electron donating capacity(EDC). Meanwhile, distillation with acetic acid achieved optimal detoxification by effectively removing toxic organic compounds such as naphthalene, amines, and aromatic hydrocarbons. Further validation confirmed the good generalizability of this method to biochars derived from various feedstocks. Techno-economic analysis showed a 98.7% reduction in water consumption and 22.9%-62.5% cost savings compared to traditional washing methods. This work highlights distillation as an efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective method to enhance biochar safety and redox functionality, thereby advancing its sustainable applications.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2025JC008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number 52176105)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Project of Hebei Education Department-China(BJK2022063)the Hebei Natural Science Foundation-China(grant number E2025502038)the Funding Program for Cultivating Innovative Abilities of Graduate Students in Hebei Province of China(CXZZBS2025184).
文摘Biochar has been widely recognized as a promising solid CO_(2)adsorbent with economic and ecological benefits.Industrial CO_(2)emissions originate from diverse sources,while the pore structure and chemical functional groups of biochar exhibit varying degrees of influence on CO_(2)adsorption and separation performance under different adsorption conditions.Therefore,exploring the matching relationship between the physicochemical properties of biochar and its adsorption and separation performance at different adsorption conditions is essential for the development and optimization of carbon-based adsorbents.This study selected the high-performance extreme gradient boosting(XGB)algorithm from various algorithms and utilized it to develop CO_(2),N_(2),CH_(4)adsorption prediction models.Based on this,coupled prediction models were developed for CO_(2)/N_(2)and CO_(2)/CH_(4)adsorption selectivity.Furthermore,feature importance and partial dependence analysis were performed using SHAP values.The results indicate that during CO_(2)adsorption,the influence of the pore structure of biochar outweighs that of its chemical composition.Specifically,the pore structure of 0.4–0.6 nm is the most important property influencing CO_(2)adsorption at low and medium pressure(0–0.6 bar),and the pore structure of 0.6–0.8 nm,as well as the specific surface area contribute the most at high pressure(0.6–1 bar).During CO_(2)selective separation,the CO_(2)/N_(2)mixture is primarily separated through the selective adsorption of CO_(2)by nitrogen functional groups.In contrast,for CO_(2)/CH_(4)mixtures,pore structure<1 nm plays a more critical role in determining adsorption selectivity.In addition,molecular simulation studies further revealed the adsorption filling mechanisms of CO_(2)molecules within different pore sizes and functional groups.Finally,nitrogen-doped biochar was synthesized using de-alkalize lignin as the precursor,KOH as the activating agent,and urea as the nitrogen dopant.CO_(2),N_(2),and CH_(4)isothermal adsorption experiments were conducted,and the experimental results confirmed that the developed prediction models exhibit high accuracy(R^(2)>0.9).
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFE0101300 and 2021YFD1901102)the project supported by the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province,China(2023-JC-YB-185)the Ningxia Key Research and Development Program,China(2023BCF01018)。
文摘Long-term mulching has improved crop yields and farmland productivity in semiarid areas,but it has also increased greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions and depleted soil fertility.Biochar application has emerged as a promising solution for addressing these issues.In this study,we investigated the effects of four biochar application rates(no biochar(N)=0 t ha^(-1),low(L)=3 t ha^(-1),medium(M)=6 t ha^(-1),and high(H)=9 t ha^(-1))under film mulching and no mulching conditions over three growing seasons.We assessed the impacts on GHG emissions,soil organic carbon sequestration(SOCS),and maize yield to evaluate the productivity and sustainability of farmland ecosystems.Our results demonstrated that mulching increased maize yield(18.68-41.80%),total fixed C in straw(23.64%),grain(28.87%),and root(46.31%)biomass,and GHG emissions(CO_(2),10.78%;N_(2)O,3.41%),while reducing SOCS(6.57%)and GHG intensity(GHGI;13.61%).Under mulching,biochar application significantly increased maize yield(10.20%),total fixed C in straw(17.97%),grain(17.69%)and root(16.75%)biomass,and SOCS(4.78%).Moreover,it reduced the GHG emissions(CO_(2),3.09%;N_(2)O,6.36%)and GHGI(12.28%).These effects correlated with the biochar addition rate,with the optimal rate being 9.0 t ha^(-1).In conclusion,biochar application reduces CO_(2) and N_(2)O emissions,enhances CH_(4) absorption,and improves maize yield under film mulching.It also improves the soil carbon fixation capacity while mitigating the warming potential,making it a promising sustainable management method for mulched farmland in semiarid areas.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFC1808701).
文摘Arsenic(As)pollution in soils is a pervasive environmental issue.Biochar immobilization offers a promising solution for addressing soil As contamination.The efficiency of biochar in immobilizing As in soils primarily hinges on the characteristics of both the soil and the biochar.However,the influence of a specific property on As immobilization varies among different studies,and the development and application of arsenic passivation materials based on biochar often rely on empirical knowledge.To enhance immobilization efficiency and reduce labor and time costs,a machine learning(ML)model was employed to predict As immobilization efficiency before biochar application.In this study,we collected a dataset comprising 182 data points on As immobilization efficiency from 17 publications to construct three ML models.The results demonstrated that the random forest(RF)model outperformed gradient boost regression tree and support vector regression models in predictive performance.Relative importance analysis and partial dependence plots based on the RF model were conducted to identify the most crucial factors influencing As immobilization.These findings highlighted the significant roles of biochar application time and biochar pH in As immobilization efficiency in soils.Furthermore,the study revealed that Fe-modified biochar exhibited a substantial improvement in As immobilization.These insights can facilitate targeted biochar property design and optimization of biochar application conditions to enhance As immobilization efficiency.
基金supported by Basic scientific research business expense project of colleges and universities directly under Inner Mongolia(2024QNJS127 and 2023QNJS131)Science and Technology Plan Program of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2023YFDZ0031)the Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation(2024QN02011).
文摘Exploring modification methods for enhancing the adsorption performance of biochar-based adsorbents for effective removal of methylene blue(MB),biochar-loaded CeO_(2)nanoparticles(Ce/BC)were synthesized by pomelo peels through co-precipitation combined with the pyrolysis method.Ce/BC showed a higher specific surface area and disorder degree than that of BC.The 0.5Ce/BC(mass ratio of Ce(NO_(3))_(3)·6H_(2)O/BC=0.5/1)showed the best performance to adsorption of MB solution at different reaction conditions(MB concentration,Ce/BC composites dosage,and initial pH).Adsorption kinetics and equilibrium isotherms were well-described with a pseudo-first-order equation and Langmuir model,respectively.In addition,the maximum adsorption capacity of 0.5Ce/BC for MB was 105.68 mg·g^(-1)at 328 K.The strong adsorption was attributed to multi-interactions including pore filling,π-πinteractions,electrostatic interaction,and hydrogen bonding between the composites and MB.This work demonstrated that the modified pomelo peels biochar,as a green promising material with cost-effectiveness,exhibited a great potential for broad application prospectively to dyeing-contaminated wastewater treatment.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFC1808701)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.buctrc202232).
文摘Nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)is widely used in soil remediation due to its high reactivity.However,the easy agglomeration,poor antioxidant ability and passivation layer of Fe-Cr coprecipitates of nZVI have limited its application scale in Cr-contaminated soil remediation,especially in high concentration of Cr-contaminated soil.Herein,we found that the carboxymethyl cellulose on nZVI particles could increase the zeta potential value of soil and change the phase of nZVI.Along with the presence of biochar,97.0%and 96.6%Cr immobilization efficiency through CMC-nZVI/BC were respectively achieved in high and low concentrations of Cr-contaminated soils after 90-days remediation.In addition,the immobilization efficiency of Cr(VI)only decreased by 5.1%through CMC-nZVI/BC treatment after 10 weeks aging in air,attributing to the strong antioxidation ability.As for the surrounding Crcontaminated groundwater,the Cr(VI)removal capacity of CMC-nZVI/BC was evaluated under different reaction conditions through column experiments and COMSOL Multiphysics.CMC-nZVI/BC could efficiently remove 85%of Cr(VI)in about 400 hr when the initial Cr(VI)concentration was 40 mg/L and the flow rate was 0.5 mL/min.This study demonstrates that uniformly dispersed CMC-nZVI/BC has an excellent remediation effect on different concentrations of Cr-contaminated soils.
基金support from the earmarked fund for XJARS(No.XJARS-06)the Bingtuan Science and Technology Program(Nos.2021DB019,2022CB001-01)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42275014)the Guangdong Foundation for Program of Science and Technology Research,China(No.2023B1212060044)。
文摘Current research primarily focuses on emerging organic pollutants,with limited attention to emerging inorganic pollutants (EIPs).However,due to advances in detection technology and the escalating environmental and health challenges posed by pollution,there is a growing interest in treating waters contaminated with EIPs.This paper explores biochar characteristics and modification methods,encompassing physical,chemical,and biological approaches for adsorbing EIPs.It offers a comprehensive review of research advancements in employing biochar for EIPs remediation in water,outlines the adsorption mechanisms of EIPs by biochar,and presents an environmental and economic analysis.It can be concluded that using biochar for the adsorption of EIPs in wastewater exhibits promising potential.Nonetheless,it is noteworthy that certain EIPs like Au(III),Rh(III),Ir(III),Ru(III),Os(III),Sc(III),and Y(III),have not been extensively investigated regarding their adsorption onto biochar.This comprehensive review will catalyze further inquiry into the biochar-based adsorption of EIPs,addressing current research deficiencies and advancing the practical implementation of biochar as a potent substrate for EIP removal from wastewater streams.
基金supported by Hebei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources and Ecological Environment Monitoring(No.HBMREEM202302)Tianjin Key Research and Development Science and Technology Project(Nos.24YFXTHZ00170 and 24YFXTHZ00050)。
文摘The interaction mechanism between eggshell calcium and endogenous silica in biomass during biochar modification,and its impact on phosphate adsorption performance and slow-release fertilizer characteristics,remains unexplored.This study investigates that high silica content in biomass(>6%)inhibits the decomposition of CaCO_(3)in eggshells during pyrolysis,reducing the formation of active calcium species(CaO and Ca(OH)_(2)),while moderate silica levels(4%-5%)promote the formation of CaSiO_(3),enhancing phosphorus adsorption without hindering Ca^(2+)activation.Adsorption studies reveal that the precipitation of Ca_(5)(PO_(4))_(3)(OH)resulting from the combination of CaO and Ca(OH)_(2)with phosphate is the primary and effective form for phosphorus removal in calcium-modified adsorbents,accompanied by Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)·2H_(2)O precipitation formed by CaSi O_(3).Eggshell calcium-modified corn straw biochar(ECS)exhibited the highest adsorption capacity,reaching 123.3 mg/g,outperforming materials in previous studies.ECS also demonstrated excellent pH adaptability and selective phosphate removal.As a biochar-based phosphorus fertilizer,ECS-P exhibits high phosphorus extractability in formic acid(93.92%)but low water solubility(0.62%),with phosphorus release during the seven-day intermittent leaching experiment remaining between 0.53 to 0.875 mg/L.These results confirm its potential as a phosphorus cycling fertilizer.This study provides fundamental insights into optimizing biomass selection based on silica content for calcium modification,offering an efficient strategy for both phosphate recovery and slow-release fertilizer development.
文摘Aims:Reed(Phragmites australis)is a plant species with a seasonal reproductive cycle;it has a very high biomass in U Minh Thuong National Park,in Vietnam.This study aims to evaluate fresh and dry biomass of the reed and the production of biochar from the plants.The biochar is then used as a bio-organic fertilizer for watermelon cultivation in agriculture.Methods:To achieve these objectives the following experiments were conducted(1)investtigating the fresh and dry biomass of reeds producing biochar using local methods;(2)adsorption with pig urine and chemical fertilizers(nitrogen,phosphorus and potash)to examine the uptake of chemical components into the water environment;(3)mixing biochar with inorganic mineral fertilizers and peat to creat inorganic fertilizer–biochar formulas,followed by an analysis of the chemical compositions of the mixtures;(4)using various biochar-based fertilizers to grow watermelon with local varieties.Results:The results show that reeds produce very high for biomass biochar fertilizer production.Reed biochar can adsorb components of pig urine,such as ammonium,nitrate,nitrogen and phosphorus along with inorganic substances such as nitrogen,phosphorus and potash.Therefore this study proposes the use of this biochar for watermelon cultivation and environment treatment in polluted regions.Conclusions:Biomass and biochar of reed are very high.The biochar can adsorb nitrogen,phosphorus and potash fertilizers.Additionally,biochar can be mixed with peat and inorganic mineral fertilizers for to watermelon cultivation in Mekong Delta.Implications of the research:Forest fires in U Minh Thuong National Park,caused by reed vegetation,occur annually and result in damage to property and human livelihoods.This research not only exploits renewable raw materials but also helps control the risk of forest fires.Originality/Valeu:This study aims to provide methods for controlling forest fires by producing biochar of from reed(Phragmites australis)U Minh Thuong National Park Vietnam.This species thrives and produces a large biomass during the rainy season,supllying dry material that contributes to the intensity of forest fires in the dry season in Vietnam.
文摘Dibromoethane is a widespread,persistent organic pollutant.Biochars are known mediators of reductive dehalogenation by layered Fe^(Ⅱ)-Fe^(Ⅲ)hydroxides(green rust),which can reduce 1,2-dibromoethane to innocuous bromide and ethylene.However,the critical characteristics that determine mediator functionality are lesser known.Fifteen biochar substrates were pyrolyzed at 600℃and 800℃,characterized by elemental analysis,X-ray photo spectrometry C and N surface speciation,X-ray powder diffraction,specific surface area analysis,and tested for mediation of reductive debromination of 1,2-dibromoethane by a green rust reductant under anoxic conditions.A statistical analysis was performed to determine the biochar properties,critical for debromination kinetics and total debromination extent.It was shown that selected plant based biochars can mediate debromination of 1,2-dibromoethane,that the highest first order rate constant was 0.082/hr,and the highest debromination extent was 27%in reactivity experiments with 0.1μmol(20μmol/L)1,2-dibromoethane,≈22 mmol/L Fe^(Ⅱ)GR,and 0.12 g/L soybean meal biochar(7 days).Contents of Ni,Zn,N,and P,and the relative contribution of quinone surface functional groups were significantly(p<0.05)positively correlated with 1,2-dibromoethane debromination,while adsorption,specific surface area,and the relative contribution of pyridinic N oxide surface groups were significantly negatively correlated with debromination.
基金supported by the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province,China(2024JCYBQN-0491)Heng Wan would like to thank the Chinese Scholarship Council(CsC)(202206300064)。
文摘While biochar amendment enhances plant productivity and water-use efficiency(WUE),particularly under waterlimited conditions,the specific mechanisms driving these benefits remain unclear.Thus,the present study aims to elucidate the synergistic effects of biochar and reduced irrigation on maize(Zea mays L.)plants,focusing on xylem composition,root-to-shoot signaling,stomatal behavior,and WUE.Maize plants were cultivated in splitroot pots filled with clay loam soil,amended by either wheat-straw biochar(WSB)or softwood biochar(SWB)at 2%(w/w).Plants received full irrigation(FI),deficit irrigation(DI),or partial root-zone drying rrigation(PRD)from the 4-leaf to the grain-filling stage.Our results revealed that the WSB amendment significantly enhanced plant water status,biomass accumulation,and WUE under reduced irrigation,particularly when combined with PRD.Although reduced irrigation inhibited photosynthesis,it enhanced WUE by modulating stomatal morphology and conductance.Biochar amendment combined with reduced rrigation significantly increased xylem K^(+),Ca^(2+),Mg^(2+),NO_(3)^(-),Cl^(-),PO_(4)^(3-),and SO_(4)^(2-)-but decreased Na+,which in turn lowered xylem pH.Moreover,biochar amendment and especially WSB amendment further increased abscisic acid(ABA)contents in both leaf and xylem sap under reduced irrigation conditions due to changes in xylem ionic constituents and pH.The synergistic interactions between xylem components and ABA led to refined adjustments in stomatal size and density,thereby affecting stomatal conductance and ultimately improving the WUE of maize plants at different scales.The combined application of WSB and PRD can,therefore,emerge as a promising approach for improving the overall plant performance of maize plants with increased stomatal adaptations and WUE,especially under water-limited conditions.
基金Projects(2019NY-200,2020ZDLNY06-06,2020ZDLNY07-10)supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province,ChinaProject(2019YFC1803604)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China。
文摘Lead(Pb)and zinc(Zn)are widely recognized as common environmental contaminants,contributing to soil degradation and posing risks to environmental health.Combining functional carbon-based materials with microorganisms has been considered as an effective and environmentally friendly strategy for remediating Pb/Zn-contaminated soil.However,there is still a lack of understanding the connection between heavy metal immobilization and plant responses,which hampers practical applications.Here,a 90-day pot experiment was conducted to investigate the integrated effects of biochar(WS700)and microorganisms including inorganic phosphate-solubilizing bacteria(IPSB)and sulfate reducing bacteria(SRB)on Pb and Zn synchronous immobilization and the physiological responses of Brassica rapa var.chinensis(Brassica).Compared with CK,bacteria-loaded biochar treatment declined the exchangeable Pb and Zn fraction by 94.69%−98.37%and 94.55%−99.52%,while increasing the residual state Pb and Zn by 75.50%−208.58%and 96.71%−110.85%,respectively.Three amendments enhanced Brassica growth by improving total chlorophyll content and superoxide dismutase(SOD)and peroxidase(POD)activities.The bacteria-loaded biochar treatment effectively regulated stomatal conductance and reduced intercellular CO_(2) concentration.Moreover,compared with CK,three amendments reduced MDA content by 28.84%,28.30%and 41.60%,respectively,under the high concentration of Pb and Zn.The findings demonstrated the significant role of bacterial-biochar consortia in immobilizing Pb and Zn and mitigating Pb and Zn-induced stress in plants by regulating photosynthetic characteristics and antioxidant enzyme activities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41977199).
文摘In this study,two wheat-derived cadmium(Cd)-immobilizing endophytic Pseudomonas paralactis M14 and Priestia megaterium R27 were evaluated for their effects on wheat tissue Cd uptake under hydroponic conditions.Then,the impacts of the biochar(BC),M14+R27(MR),and BC+MR treatments on wheat Cd uptake and the mechanisms involved were investigated at the jointing,heading,and mature stages of wheat plants under field-plot conditions.A hydroponic experiment showed that the MR treatment significantly decreased the above-ground tissue Cd content compared with theM14 or R27 treatment.The BC+MRtreatment reduced the grain Cd content by 51.5%-67.7%and Cd translocation factor at the mature stage of wheat plants and increased the organic matter-bound Cd content by 31%-75%in the rhizosphere soils compared with the BC or MR treatment.Compared with the BC or MR treatment,the relative abundances of the biomarkers associated with Gemmatimonas,Altererythrobacter,Gammaproteobacteria,Xanthomonadaceae,Phenylobacterium,and Nocardioides in the BC+MR-treated rhizosphere microbiome decreased and negatively correlated with the organic matter-bound Cd contents.In the BC+MR-treated root interior microbiome,the relative abundance of the biomarker belonging to Exiguobacterium increased and negatively correlated with the Cd translocation factor,while the relative abundance of the biomarker belonging to Pseudonocardiaceae decreased and positively correlated with the Cd translocation factor.Our findings suggested that the BC+MR treatment reduced Cd availability and Cd transfer through affecting the abundances of these specific biomarkers in the rhizosphere soil and root interior microbiomes,leading to decreased wheat grain Cd uptake in the contaminated soil.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52376103,542B2081).
文摘The technology for green and macro-conversion of solid waste biomass to prepare high-quality activated carbon demands urgent development.This study proposes a technique for synthesizing carbon adsorbents using trace KOH-catalyzed CO_(2) activation.Comprehensive investigations were conducted on three aspects:physicochemical structure evolution of biochar,mechanistic understanding of trace KOH-facilitated CO_(2) activation processes,and application characteristics for CO_(2) adsorption.Results demonstrate that biochar activated by trace KOH(<10%)and CO_(2) achieves comparable specific surface area(1244.09 m^(2)/g)to that obtained with 100%KOH activation(1425.10 m^(2)/g).The pore structure characteristics(specific surface area and pore volume)are governed by CO and CH4 generated through K-salt catalyzed reactions between CO_(2) and biochar.The optimal CO_(2) adsorption capacities of KBC adsorbent reached 4.70 mmol/g(0℃)and 7.25 mmol/g(25℃),representing the maximum values among comparable carbon adsorbents.The 5%KBC-CO_(2) sample exhibited CO_(2) adsorption capacities of 3.19 and 5.01 mmol/g under respective conditions,attaining current average performance levels.Notably,CO_(2)/N_(2) selectivity(85∶15,volume ratio)reached 64.71 at 0.02 bar with robust cycling stability.Molecular dynamics simulations revealed that oxygen-containing functional groups accelerate CO_(2) adsorption kinetics and enhance micropore storage capacity.This technical route offers simplicity,environmental compatibility,and scalability,providing critical references for large-scale preparation of high-quality carbon materials.
基金financially supported by National Key R&D Program International Cooperation Project(2023YFE0108100)Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52170085)+2 种基金Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.21JCZDJC00320)Tianjin Post-graduate Students Research and Innovation Project(2021YJSB013)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Nankai University.
文摘Biomass-derived heteroatom self-doped cathode catalysts has attracted considerable interest for electrochemical advanced oxidation processes(EAOPs)due to its high performance and sustainable synthesis.Herein,we illustrated the morphological fates of waste leaf-derived graphitic carbon(WLGC)produced from waste ginkgo leaves via pyrolysis temperature regulation and used as bifunctional cathode catalyst for simultaneous H_(2)O_(2) electrochemical generation and organic pollutant degradation,discovering S/N-self-doping shown to facilitate a synergistic effect on reactive oxygen species(ROS)generation.Under the optimum temperature of 800℃,the WLGC exhibited a H_(2)O_(2) selectivity of 94.2%and tetracycline removal of 99.3%within 60 min.Density functional theory calculations and in-situ Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy verified that graphitic N was the critical site for H_(2)O_(2) generation.While pyridinic N and thiophene S were the main active sites responsible for OH generation,N vacancies were the active sites to produce ^(1)O_(2) from O_(2).The performance of the novel cathode for tetracycline degradation remains well under a wide pH range(3–11),maintaining excellent stability in 10 cycles.It is also industrially applicable,achieving satisfactory performance treating in real water matrices.This system facilitates both radical and non-radical degradation,offering valuable advances in the preparation of cost-effective and sustainable electrocatalysts and hold strong potentials in metal-free EAOPs for organic pollutant degradation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A20293).
文摘Harnessing the redox potential of biochar to activate airborne O_(2)for contaminant removal is challenging.In this study,ferrihydrite(Fh)modified the boron(B),nitrogen(N)co-doped biochars(BCs)composites(Fh/B(n)NC)were developed for enhancing the degradation of a model pollutant,tetracycline(TC),merely by airborne O_(2).Fh/B(3)NC showed excellent O_(2)activation activity for efficient TC degradation with a apparent TC degradation rate of 5.54,6.88,and 22.15 times that of B(3)NC,Fh,and raw BCs,respectively,where 1O_(2)and H_(2)O_(2)were identified as the dominant ROS for TC degradation.The B incorporation into the carbon lattice of Fh/B(3)NC promoted the generation of electron donors,sp2 C and the reductive B species,hence boosting Fe(III)reduction and 1O_(2)generation.O_(2)adsorption was enhanced due to the positively charged adsorption sites(C-B+and N-C+).And 1O_(2)was generated via Fe(II)catalyzed low-efficient successive one-electron transfer(O_(2)→O_(2)·−→1O_(2),H_(2)O_(2)),as well as biochar catalyzed high-efficient two-electron transfer(O_(2)→H_(2)O_(2)→1O_(2))that does not involve.O_(2)−as the intermediate.Moreover,Fh/B,N co-doped biochar showed a wide pH range,remarkable anti-interference capabilities,and effective detoxification.These findings shed new light on the development of environmentally benign BCs materials capable of degradading organic pollutants.
