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Xiaofei Tan

Researcher at Hunan University

Publications -  148
Citations -  12954

Xiaofei Tan is an academic researcher from Hunan University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Biochar & Adsorption. The author has an hindex of 48, co-authored 122 publications receiving 7893 citations. Previous affiliations of Xiaofei Tan include Chinese Ministry of Education.

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Application of biochar for the removal of pollutants from aqueous solutions.

TL;DR: An overview of biochar production technologies, biochar properties, and recent advances in the removal of heavy metals, organic pollutants and other inorganic pollutants using biochar is provided.
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Biochar-based nano-composites for the decontamination of wastewater: A review.

TL;DR: The various synthesis techniques for biochar-based nano-composites and their effects on the decontamination of wastewater are reviewed and the characteristic and advantages of existing synthesis methods are summarized and discussed.
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Biochar to improve soil fertility. A review

TL;DR: The main properties of biochar are the following: high surface area with many functional groups, high nutrient content, and slow-release fertilizer as discussed by the authors, which can be used to improve soil fertility.
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Facile assembled biochar-based nanocomposite with improved graphitization for efficient photocatalytic activity driven by visible light

TL;DR: In this article, a facile synthesized porous graphitic carbon with microtubular structure, high graphitization degree and abundant porosity demonstrates an outstanding advantage of excellent conductivity and facilitated mass transport.
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Biochar as potential sustainable precursors for activated carbon production: Multiple applications in environmental protection and energy storage

TL;DR: Compared with traditional activated carbon, activated biochar appears to be a new potential cost-effective and environmentally-friendly carbon materials with great application prospect in many fields.