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Role of Biochar in Wastewater Treatment and Sustainability

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In recent years, the increase in urbanization and fast growth of industrialization seriously threatened the ecological environment and human health, by the addition of different organic and inorganic pollutants including heavy metals viz. As (III), Cu (II), Cr (VI), Hg (II), Pb (II), etc. in the wastewater. Adsorption is an effective and economically viable way to remove pollutants from wastewater. Biochar, a class of famous carbon material, incredible potential, widely available, eco-friendly, and low-cost material shows an efficient elimination of the contaminants by adsorption method. This paper summarizes the different sources of biochar, application of biochar, and potential of biochar in the reclamation of wastewater by removing TOC and CECs. This review also summarizes the removal mechanism of organic and inorganic pollutants. Recommendations for future aspects on biochar as an excellent source to get rid of organic and inorganic contaminants are made.

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  1. Balram Sahu and Anisha Srivastava contributed equally with all other contributors.

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  1. Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

    Balram Sahu, Anisha Srivastava & Ravindra Soni

  2. Department of Microbiology, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India

    Deep Chandra Suyal

  3. Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Sciences and Humanity, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar, India

    Raj Kumar

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Sahu, B., Srivastava, A., Suyal, D.C., Kumar, R., Soni, R. (2022). Role of Biochar in Wastewater Treatment and Sustainability. In: Suyal, D.C., Soni, R. (eds) Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86169-8_15

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