Developing Biochar with Desired Properties for Application Demonstration of Abandoned Mine-land Reclamation at Commercial Scale
Status
Ongoing
Photo Credit
USDA Forest Service photo.
A sample of biochar at the Forest Products Lab.
Researchers are developing new solutions for environments contaminated with lead, a persistent and toxic heavy metal. Alkaline biochar, which is pre-treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), absorbs more lead from liquid solutions compared to non-alkaline biochar. This work highlights the potential of biochar pre-treated with NaOH as a new solution to a critical environmental and public health challenge.
Expected Results
A paper, Alkaline Biochar for Highly Effective Lead Removal, will be submitted summer of 2024 for review.
People
Principal Investigators
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Person
Zhiyong Cai, PhD
Supervisory Materials Research Engineerhttps://research.fs.usda.gov/about/people/zhiyong.cai -
Person
Qiangu Yan
Research Forest Products Technologisthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/about/people/qiangu.yan
Collaborators
Neda Arabzadeh Nosratabad, University of Missouri
Caizia Wan, University of Missouri
Xiangwei Du, University of Missouri
Last updated June 20, 2024