Biochar: a sustainable material for wastewater treatment

Muddassar Alam

Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, University of Nizwa, Oman.

 

 

Abstract

The creation of sustainable materials for practical environmental applications is the main emphasis of the scientific community. A stable carbon-rich substance, biochar has great promise for treating water and wastewater pollutants because of its accessibility, ease of synthesis, and improved physico-chemical characteristics. The surface area, distribution of pore sizes, surface functional groups, and molecular size of biochar all affect how effective it is. Among the many benefits of biochar are its good surface and structural qualities as well as its ease of production. It is used as a catalyst for the breakdown of pollutants and dyes, as well as an additive and filter media in the treatment of water and wastewater. Various biochar manufacturing techniques and contemporary wastewater treatment applications are covered in the current review. It is essential to evaluate created technologies in order to find technical gaps and encourage commercialization. In addition to addressing environmental concerns, this study covers new developments, and biochar modification methods. It draws attention to the environmental issues of biochar and makes recommendations for future research to improve its usefulness in the treatment of water and wastewater.

 

Keywords: Biochar, wastewater treatments

Full length article    *Corresponding Author, e-mail: e-mail: mudasaralam@yahoo.com, doi# 10.71111/Science today/3-25-2-2-st-3