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Modifications of Surface Properties of Biochar by Different Treatment Methods

Biochar is a value-added product of biomass which is thermochemically synthesized. Application of biochar covers different processes/activities including environmental remediation, water purification, catalysis, tissue engineering, additive in organic waste compost, electrode material and modifier,...

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Main Authors: Rafeah, Wahi, Muhammad Imran, Shaukat, Zainab, Ngaini, Nur Fakhirah Qurratu’ain, Zuhaidi
Other Authors: Showkat, Ahmad Bhawani
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Springer, Singapore 2024
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QD Chemistry
Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47011/2/20241223144120.pdf
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spelling my.unimas.ir-470112024-12-23T06:45:08Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47011/ Modifications of Surface Properties of Biochar by Different Treatment Methods Rafeah, Wahi Muhammad Imran, Shaukat Zainab, Ngaini Nur Fakhirah Qurratu’ain, Zuhaidi QD Chemistry Biochar is a value-added product of biomass which is thermochemically synthesized. Application of biochar covers different processes/activities including environmental remediation, water purification, catalysis, tissue engineering, additive in organic waste compost, electrode material and modifier, and so on. Biochar is modified with respect to the target application. Different types of physical and chemical modifications have been reported. For application as adsorbent, pristine biochar exhibits lower surface area in comparison with the commercial activated carbon and this shortcoming necessitates appropriate treatment to make the biochar an effective adsorbent with larger surface area and improved surface properties. Modification process can be physical, or chemical, or a combination of both the treatment. Physical treatment entails enhancing the porosity, surface area, pore volume, and other physical features of biochar by activating its surface morphologies and properties. Chemical modification involves the use of solvents, acids/bases, or other substances to change and improve the functionality, pore structure, and surface area of biochar and can entail both one-step and two-step modification procedures. The current chapter highlights recent advances in physical and chemical treatment of the biochar, outlining major effects on the surface properties of the biochar. Springer, Singapore Showkat, Ahmad Bhawani Aamir Hussain, Bhat Rafeah, Wahi Zainab, Ngaini 2024 Book Chapter PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47011/2/20241223144120.pdf Rafeah, Wahi and Muhammad Imran, Shaukat and Zainab, Ngaini and Nur Fakhirah Qurratu’ain, Zuhaidi (2024) Modifications of Surface Properties of Biochar by Different Treatment Methods. In: Biochar : A Sustainable Approach. Sustainable Materials and Technology . Springer, Singapore, pp. 19-36. ISBN 978-981-97-4252-3 / 978-981-97-4251-6 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-97-4252-3_2 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4252-3_2
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Rafeah, Wahi
Muhammad Imran, Shaukat
Zainab, Ngaini
Nur Fakhirah Qurratu’ain, Zuhaidi
Modifications of Surface Properties of Biochar by Different Treatment Methods
description Biochar is a value-added product of biomass which is thermochemically synthesized. Application of biochar covers different processes/activities including environmental remediation, water purification, catalysis, tissue engineering, additive in organic waste compost, electrode material and modifier, and so on. Biochar is modified with respect to the target application. Different types of physical and chemical modifications have been reported. For application as adsorbent, pristine biochar exhibits lower surface area in comparison with the commercial activated carbon and this shortcoming necessitates appropriate treatment to make the biochar an effective adsorbent with larger surface area and improved surface properties. Modification process can be physical, or chemical, or a combination of both the treatment. Physical treatment entails enhancing the porosity, surface area, pore volume, and other physical features of biochar by activating its surface morphologies and properties. Chemical modification involves the use of solvents, acids/bases, or other substances to change and improve the functionality, pore structure, and surface area of biochar and can entail both one-step and two-step modification procedures. The current chapter highlights recent advances in physical and chemical treatment of the biochar, outlining major effects on the surface properties of the biochar.
author2 Showkat, Ahmad Bhawani
author_facet Showkat, Ahmad Bhawani
Rafeah, Wahi
Muhammad Imran, Shaukat
Zainab, Ngaini
Nur Fakhirah Qurratu’ain, Zuhaidi
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author Rafeah, Wahi
Muhammad Imran, Shaukat
Zainab, Ngaini
Nur Fakhirah Qurratu’ain, Zuhaidi
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title Modifications of Surface Properties of Biochar by Different Treatment Methods
title_short Modifications of Surface Properties of Biochar by Different Treatment Methods
title_full Modifications of Surface Properties of Biochar by Different Treatment Methods
title_fullStr Modifications of Surface Properties of Biochar by Different Treatment Methods
title_full_unstemmed Modifications of Surface Properties of Biochar by Different Treatment Methods
title_sort modifications of surface properties of biochar by different treatment methods
publisher Springer, Singapore
publishDate 2024
url http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47011/2/20241223144120.pdf
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47011/
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-97-4252-3_2
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4252-3_2
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