Sustainable Biochar for Water and Wastewater Treatment

Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
About the editors
1: Comprehensive biomass characterization in preparation for conversion
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biomass conversion processes
3: Biomass properties in preparation for biological conversion
4: Biomass properties in preparation for thermochemical conversion
5: Conclusion
Questions and problems
References
2: Biomass carbonization technologies
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Char physicochemical properties
3: Effect of operational variables on the yield and quality of charcoal
4: Carbonization reactions
5: Equipment for carbonization processes
6: Conclusions
Questions and problems
References
3: Physicochemical characterization of biochar derived from biomass
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Thermal conversion processes for the production of biochar
3: Physical properties of biochar
4: Important thermal related properties
5: Summary of standard methods for biochar analysis
6: Biochar conversion into activated carbon and performance analysis
7: Conclusions
Questions, concepts, definitions, and problems
References
4: Biochar characterization for water and wastewater treatments
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Laboratory Analysis of biochar
3: Summary
Questions and problems
References
5: Biochar adsorption system designs
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Sorption isotherm models
3: Sorption kinetic models
4: Sorption column design
5: Fixed-bed operation and design
6: Conclusions
Questions and Problems
References
6: Techno-economic analysis of biochar in wastewater treatment
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biochar markets and economics
3: Biochar costs in wastewater facilities
4: Biochar production
5: Biochar market drivers
6: Conclusions
Questions and problems
References
7: Retention of oxyanions on biochar surface
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Motivation for removing oxyanions of interest
3: Chemical properties of biochar influencing oxyanion sorption
4: Feedstock and pyrolysis temperatures influence on surface chemistry and physical properties of biochar
5: Physical properties of biochar influencing oxyanion sorption
6: Applications of biochar for removing oxyanions from water and wastewater
7: Conclusions and future perspectives
Questions and problems
References
8: Arsenic removal from household drinking water by biochar and biochar composites: A focus on scale-up
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biochar-based adsorbent synthesis
3: Adsorbent performance testing for scaled-up drinking water arsenic treatment
4: Conclusions
Questions and problems
References
9: Application of biochar for the removal of actinides and lanthanides from aqueous solutions
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biochar and engineered biochar
3: Sorption performance and dynamics
4: Scaling up: From batch to column configuration
5: Conclusions, gaps, and future perspectives
Questions and problems
References
10: Microplastic removal from water and wastewater by carbon-supported materials
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Microplastics—Sources and effects in the aquatic environment
3: Analysis methods for microplastics
4: Microplastic retention by biochars and activated carbons
5: Conclusions
Questions and problems
References
11: Sorptive removal of pharmaceuticals using sustainable biochars
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Pharmaceuticals: Emerging contaminants
3: Biochar as an adsorbent
4: Pharmaceutical sorption onto biochar
5: Conclusions and recommendations
Questions and problems
References
12: Dye removal using biochars
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Classification of dyestuffs
3: Dye removal technologies
4: Adsorption technology
5: Dye removal using adsorption onto biochars
6: Summary
Questions and problems
References
Further reading
13: Biochar as a potential agent for the remediation of microbial contaminated water
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Water sources and microbial contamination
3: Mechanisms of microbial decontamination using biochar
4: Recommendation and conclusion
Questions and problems
References
14: Biochar-based constructed wetland for contaminants removal from manure wastewater
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Objectives
3: Methods
4: Batch sorption of nutrients in CAFO wastewater by biochar
5: Greenhouse study
6: Greenhouse CTW results and discussion
7: Conclusions
Questions and problems
References
15: Biochar and biochar composites for oil sorption
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Uptake performance
3: Uptake mechanisms
4: Conclusions, challenges, and gaps
Questions and problems
References
16: Biochar and biochar composites for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sorption
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Breakthrough column studies and pilot scale testing
3: Sorption interactions
4: Conclusions, gaps, and future studies
Questions and problems
References
17: Simple modeling approaches to monitor and predict organic contaminant adsorption by biochar
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Relationships between OC adsorption capacity with surface area and H:C ratios
3: Modeling the influence of OC concentration on adsorption by biochar
4: Estimating biochar adsorber performance from batch adsorption data
5: Using ultraviolet absorbance to monitor OC breakthrough in biochar column adsorbers
6: Summary
Questions and problems
References
18: Nanoscale zero-valent iron-decorated biochar for aqueous contaminant removal
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Synthesis of nZVI and biochar-supported nZVI
3: Advantages of biochar as the nZVI support
4: Characterization of nZVI@BC
5: nZVI@BC for water remediation
6: Conclusions and future perspectives
Questions and problems
References
19: An insight into the sorptive interactions between aqueous contaminants and biochar
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Structural changes that occur in biomass during biochar production
3: Common functional moieties in biochar and adsorbates
4: Biochar-based sorptive interactions
5: Factors effecting the BC-adsorbate interactions
6: Prediction of contaminant-biochar interactions
7: Conclusions
Questions and problems
References
20: Nanobiochar for aqueous contaminant removal
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Nanobiochar preparation methods
3: Comparative evaluation of pristine and nanobiochar properties
4: Nanobiochars for aqueous contaminant removal
5: Conclusions and future recommendations
Questions and problems
References
21: Life cycle analysis of biochar use in water treatment plants
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Fundamentals of life cycle analysis (LCA)
3: LCA of biochar production
4: Case study: Biochar production from corn stover
5: LCA of biochar use in wastewater treatment
6: Critical discussion
7: Conclusions
Questions and problems
Appendix
References
22: Optimizing biochar adsorption relative to activated carbon in water treatment
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Non-adsorptive qualities
3: Adsorptive performance comparison in water and wastewater treatment
4: Emerging biochar enhancement methods
5: Summary
Questions and problems
References
23: Biochar-assisted advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Biochar-based catalysts
3: Biochar application in AOPs
4: Summary and future perspectives
Questions and problems
References
Further reading
Index

El libro cubre los diversos aspectos de los requisitos de biocarbón para su uso en la ciencia y tecnología de adsorción. Incluye información vital sobre este tema y brinda una solución real a los problemas globales de contaminación y escasez de agua.