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Biochar as an alternative sustainable platform for sensing applications: A review
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More recently, biochar, a porous carbonaceous material produced by direct (i.e., solvent free) pyrolysis of biomasses, was also investigated, leading to a further decrease in the fabrication environmental footprint as mentioned in this paper.About:
This article is published in Microchemical Journal.The article was published on 2020-12-01. It has received 50 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Biochar.read more
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Pyrolysis of polypropylene plastic waste into carbonaceous char: Priority of plastic waste management amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors summarized the pyrolysis process for massively produced polypropylene (PP)-based personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers, and several key points to optimize solid char production for PP were thoroughly elaborated in this review paper.
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Comprehensive comparison of microalgae-derived biochar from different feedstocks: A prospective study for future environmental applications
TL;DR: In this article, the potential applications of biochar derived from slow pyrolysis of three different microalgae species (Chlorella vulgaris, Spirulina sp. and Nannochloropsis sp.) and compare them with a lignocellulosic biomass feedstock (nutshells).
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Characterization and Use of Char Produced from Pyrolysis of Post-Consumer Mixed Plastic Waste
TL;DR: In this article, the pyrolysis of post-consumer mixed plastic waste (polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene film (PE)) is carried out.
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A review of biochar prepared by microwave-assisted pyrolysis of organic wastes
TL;DR: In this paper , the effects of reaction temperature, microwave power, microwave absorbent and other parameters on the properties and yields of biochar produced from microwave-assisted pyrolysis of organic wastes were covered.
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Viral outbreaks detection and surveillance using wastewater-based epidemiology, viral air sampling, and machine learning techniques: A comprehensive review and outlook.
Omar M. Abdeldayem,Areeg M. Dabbish,Mahmoud M. Habashy,Mohamed K. Mostafa,Mohamed Elhefnawy,Lobna Amin,Eslam G. Al-Sakkari,Ahmed Ragab,Eldon R. Rene +8 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the transmission pathways of SARS-CoV-2 in the environment and provided current updates on the surveillance of viral outbreaks using WBE, viral air sampling, and AI.
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