Critical review of biochar for the removal of emerging inorganic pollutants from wastewater
-
* Corresponding author.
E-mail address: lisen8279@163.com (F. Li).
Citation:
Chong Liu, Nanthi Bolan, Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha, Hailong Wang, Paramasivan Balasubramanian, Pengyan Zhang, Xuan Cuong Nguyen, Fayong Li. Critical review of biochar for the removal of emerging inorganic pollutants from wastewater[J]. Chinese Chemical Letters,
;2025, 36(2): 109960.
doi:
10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109960
A. Abdelfattah, S.S. Ali, H. Ramadan, et al., Environ. Sci. Ecotechnol. 13 (2023) 100205.
doi: 10.1016/j.ese.2022.100205
R. Al-Tohamy, S.S. Ali, F. Li, et al., Ecotoxic. Environ. Safe. 231 (2022) 113160.
doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.113160
S. Dubey, C.W. Chen, D. Haldar, et al., Environ. Pollut. 317 (2023) 120840.
doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120840
R. Roy, S. Samanta, S. Pandit, et al., Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol. 196 (2023) 1712–1751.
doi: 10.1007/s12010-023-04614-7
J. Singh, P. Yadav, V. Mishra, Chapter 11—Low-cost bio-adsorbent for emerging inorganic pollutants, in: P. Devi, P. Singh, S.K. Kansal (Eds.), Inorganic Pollutants in Water, Elsevier, 2020, pp. 205–220.
S. Iftekhar, G. Heidari, N. Amanat, et al., Environ. Chem. Lett. 20 (2022) 3697–3746.
doi: 10.1007/s10311-022-01486-x
X. Wang, J. Feng, Y. Cai, et al., Sci. Total Environ. 708 (2020) 134575.
doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134575
C.J. Rhodes, Sci. Prog. 102 (2019) 304–350.
doi: 10.1177/0036850419884873
Y. Li, H. Yu, L. Liu, H. Yu, J. Hazard. Mater. 420 (2021) 126655.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126655
C. Liu, Q. Xu, X. Hu, et al., ACS Omega 5 (2020) 29333–29341.
doi: 10.1021/acsomega.0c04108
B. Qiu, X. Tao, H. Wang, et al., J. Anal. Appl. Pyrolysis 155 (2021) 105081.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2021.105081
C. Liu, X. Hu, Q. Xu, et al., Arabian J. Chem. 14 (2021) 102971.
doi: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.102971
A.Y. Li, H. Deng, Y.H. Jiang, et al., Langmuir 36 (2020) 9160–9174.
doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c01454
N. Das, Hydrometallurgy 103 (2010) 180–189.
doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2010.03.016
S. Dhaka, R. Kumar, A. Deep, et al., Coord. Chem. Rev. 380 (2019) 330–352.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccr.2018.10.003
M. Haris, M. Usman, F. Su, et al., Chem. Eng. J. 434 (2022) 134842.
doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.134842
N.A.A. Qasem, R.H. Mohammed, D.U. Lawal, npj Clean. Water 4 (2021) 36.
doi: 10.1038/s41545-021-00127-0
J. Bąk, S. Gustaw, D. Kołodyńska, Chem. Eng. J. 470 (2023) 144309.
doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.144309
K. Chen, D. Ma, H. Yu, et al., Chemosphere 291 (2022) 132721.
doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132721
C. Liu, G. Crini, L.D. Wilson, et al., Environ. Pollut. 348 (2024) 123815.
doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123815
A.A. Al-Raad, M.M. Hanafiah, J. Environ. Manag. 300 (2021) 113696.
doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113696
Y. Liu, Z. Weng, B. Han, et al., J. Clean. Prod. 421 (2023) 138495.
doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138495
D.J. Lapworth, N. Baran, M.E. Stuart, R.S. Ward, Environ. Pollut. 163 (2012) 287–303.
doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2011.12.034
L.B. Barber, 1.13—Emerging contaminants emerging contaminants, in: S. Ahuja (Ed.), Comprehensive Water Quality and Purification, Elsevier, Waltham, 2014, pp. 245–266.
M. Adeel, J.Y. Lee, M. Zain, et al., Environ. Int. 127 (2019) 785–800.
doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.03.022
S. Singh, K.L. Wasewar, S.K. Kansal, Chapter 10—Low-cost adsorbents for removal of inorganic impurities from wastewater, in: P. Devi, P. Singh, S.K. Kansal (Eds.), Inorganic Pollutants in Water, Elsevier, 2020, pp. 173–203.
P. Verma, J.K. Ratan, Chapter 5—Assessment of the negative effects of various inorganic water pollutants on the biosphere—An overview, in: P. Devi, P. Singh, S.K. Kansal (Eds.), Inorganic Pollutants in Water, Elsevier, 2020, pp. 73–96.
M. Kumar, P. Borah, P. Devi, Chapter 3—Priority and emerging pollutants in water, in: P. Devi, P. Singh, S.K. Kansal (Eds.), Inorganic Pollutants in Water, Elsevier, 2020, pp. 33–49.
G. Heltai, Z. Győri, I. Fekete, et al., Microchem. J. 136 (2018) 85–93.
doi: 10.1016/j.microc.2017.01.026
M. Hussein, K. Yoneda, Z. Mohd-Zaki, et al., Chemosphere 267 (2021) 128874.
doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128874
L.S. Ankit, V. Kumar, et al., Environ. Technol. Innov. 24 (2021) 102049.
doi: 10.1016/j.eti.2021.102049
E. Spalvins, B. Dubey, T. Townsend, Environ. Sci. Technol. 42 (2008) 7452–7458.
doi: 10.1021/es8009277
Y. Li, J.B. Richardson, R.Mark Bricka, et al., Waste Manag. 29 (2009) 2147–2150.
doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2009.02.005
P.C. Nagajyoti, K.D. Lee, T.V.M. Sreekanth, Environ. Chem. Lett. 8 (2010) 199–216.
doi: 10.1007/s10311-010-0297-8
A. Kunhikrishnan, M.A. Rahman, D. Lamb, et al., Chemosphere 286 (2022) 131661.
doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131661
P. Neira, A. Romero-Freire, M.D. Basallote, et al., Front. Mar. Sci. 9 (2022) 920405.
doi: 10.3389/fmars.2022.920405
A. Taghvaie Nakhjiri, H. Sanaeepur, A. Ebadi Amooghin, M.M.A. Shirazi, Desalination 527 (2022) 115510.
doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2021.115510
S. Rauch, H.F. Hemond, B. Peucker-Ehrenbrink, Environ. Sci. Technol. 38 (2003) 396–402.
doi: 10.1021/es0347686
R. Brünjes, T. Hofmann, Water Res. 182 (2020) 115966.
doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.115966
G. Pagano, M. Guida, F. Tommasi, R. Oral, Ecotox. Environ. Safe 115 (2015) 40–48.
doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.01.030
H.J. Oladipo, Y.A. Tajudeen, E.O. Taiwo, et al., Challenges 14 (2023) 20.
doi: 10.3390/challe14020020
R.M. Pallares, D. Faulkner, D.D. An, et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 118 (2021) e2025952118.
doi: 10.1073/pnas.2025952118
R.M. Pallares, D.D. An, S. Hébert, et al., ACS Omega 7 (2022) 34412–34419.
doi: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04045
J. He, C.W. Lü, H.X. Xue, et al., Environ. Geochem. Health 32 (2010) 45–58.
doi: 10.1007/s10653-009-9264-3
A.M.R. Neiva, P.C.S. de Carvalho, I.M.H.R. Antunes, et al., Geochemistry 75 (2015) 345–356.
doi: 10.1016/j.chemer.2015.06.001
R. Sharifi, F. Moore, B. Keshavarzi, Geochemistry 73 (2013) 509–517.
doi: 10.1016/j.chemer.2013.03.001
D. Chen, K. Cen, X. Zhuang, et al., Combust. Flame 242 (2022) 112142.
doi: 10.1016/j.combustflame.2022.112142
Y. Yang, C. Sun, Q. Huang, J. Yan, Chemosphere 291 (2022) 132702.
doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132702
K. Qian, A. Kumar, H. Zhang, et al., Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev. 42 (2015) 1055–1064.
doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2014.10.074
L. Leng, L. Yang, X. Lei, et al., Biochar 4 (2022) 63.
doi: 10.1007/s42773-022-00183-w
H. Li, Z. Ai, L. Yang, et al., Bioresour. Technol. 369 (2023) 128417.
doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128417
Z. Liu, Z. Xu, L. Xu, et al., Carbon Res. 1 (2022) 8.
doi: 10.1007/s44246-022-00007-3
B. Li, J. Gong, J. Fang, et al., Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 28 (2021) 1061–1071.
doi: 10.1007/s11356-020-10558-w
D. Bao, Resour. Policy 68 (2020) 101772.
doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2020.101772
H.N. Tran, F. Tomul, N. Thi, H. Ha, et al., J. Hazard. Mater. 394 (2020) 122255.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122255
L. Wang, Y. Wang, F. Ma, et al., Sci. Total Environ. 668 (2019) 1298–1309.
doi: 10.1364/oe.27.001298
L. Han, E. Zhang, Y. Yang, et al., J. Clean. Prod. 264 (2020) 121542.
doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121542
M. Chen, F. He, D. Hu, et al., Chem. Eng. J. 381 (2020) 122739.
doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2019.122739
T. Zhao, Y. Yao, D. Li, et al., Sci. Total Environ. 640–641 (2018) 73–79.
L. Dong, S. Li, Y. Jin, et al., Appl. Surf. Sci. 567 (2021) 150794.
doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.150794
A. Tomczyk, Z. Sokołowska, P. Boguta, Fuel 278 (2020) 118168.
doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118168
B. Zheng, J. Liao, L. Ding, et al., J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 9 (2021) 106897.
doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.106897
W. Ahmed, A. Núñez-Delgado, S. Mehmood, et al., Environ. Res. 201 (2021) 111518.
doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111518
L. Wang, J. Li, G. Zhong, et al., ACS ES&T Water 3 (2023) 1395–1405.
doi: 10.1021/acsestwater.3c00066
M. Qiu, L. Liu, Q. Ling, et al., Biochar 4 (2022) 19.
doi: 10.36340/2071-6818-2022-18-4-19-28
S. Zhang, Y. Ji, J. Dang, et al., Sci. Total Environ. 668 (2019) 115–123.
doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.318
W. Chen, J. Feng, S. Liu, et al., Chem. Eng. Res. Des. 180 (2022) 391–401.
doi: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.02.031
T. Islam, Y. Li, H. Cheng, Sustainability 13 (2021) 9932.
doi: 10.3390/su13179932
X. Yang, Y. Wan, Y. Zheng, et al., Chem. Eng. J. 366 (2019) 608–621.
doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2019.02.119
A. Kumar, T. Bhattacharya, W.A. Shaikh, et al., Curr. Pollut. Rep. 8 (2022) 519–555.
doi: 10.1007/s40726-022-00238-3
W. Yu, F. Lian, G. Cui, Z. Liu, Chemosphere 193 (2018) 8–16.
doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.10.134
A. Naga Babu, D. Srinivasa Reddy, G.V. Krishna Mohan, et al., Biomass Convers. Biorefin. 13 (2023) 10065–10084.
doi: 10.1007/s13399-021-01897-w
K. Zhu, H. Xian, L. Peng, et al., J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 332 (2023) 1743–1754.
doi: 10.1007/s10967-023-08864-x
J.C. Ma, D.A. Dougherty, Chem. Rev. 97 (1997) 1303–1324.
doi: 10.1021/cr9603744
Y. Andrès, C. Gérente, Removal of rare earth elements and precious metal species by biosorption, in: P. Kotrba, M. Mackova, T. Macek (Eds.), Microbial Biosorption of Metals, Springer Netherlands, Dordrecht, 2011, pp. 179–196.
M. Azharuddin, G.H. Zhu, D. Das, et al., Chem. Commun. 55 (2019) 6964–6996.
doi: 10.1039/c9cc01741k
T. Dinh, S. Goutte, D.K. Nguyen, T. Walther, J. Commod. Mark. 28 (2022) 100242.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcomm.2021.100242
M. Huy Do, G. Tien Nguyen, U. Dong Thach, et al., Miner. Eng. 191 (2023) 107977.
doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107977
Z. Wang, X. Xu, S. Ma, et al., J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 9 (2021) 106288.
doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.106288
M.A. Islam, M.I. Parvin, T.K. Dada, et al., Biomass Convers. Biorefin. 14 (2024) 28007–28021.
doi: 10.1007/s13399-022-03491-0
R. Gulati, S. Sharma, R.K. Sharma, Polym. Bull. 79 (2022) 5747–5771.
doi: 10.1007/s00289-021-03826-3
M.A. El-Bendary, S.S. Afifi, M.E. Moharam, et al., Prepar. Biochem. Biotechnol. 51 (2020) 54–68.
doi: 10.1080/10826068.2020.1789992
J. Fabrega, S.R. Fawcett, J.C. Renshaw, J.R. Lead, Environ. Sci. Technol. 43 (2009) 7285–7290.
doi: 10.1021/es803259g
Y. Zhou, B. Gao, A.R. Zimmerman, X. Cao, Chemosphere 117 (2014) 801–805.
doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.10.057
R. Panda, M.K. Jha, D.D. Pathak, et al., Commercial processes for the extraction of platinum group metals (PGMs), in: H. Kim, B. Wesstrom, S. Alam, T. Ouchi, G. Azimi, N.R. Neelameggham, et al. (Eds.), Rare Metal Technology 2018, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2018, pp. 119–130.
C. O'Connor, T. Alexandrova, Minerals 11 (2021) 54.
doi: 10.3390/min11010054
A. Ostovari Moghaddam, E.A. Trofimov, J. Alloys Compd. 851 (2021) 156838.
doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.156838
P. Li, Q. Liu, P. Zhou, Y. Li, Front. Energy Res. 11 (2023) 033220.
S.Y. Lo, W. Dianbudiyanto, S.H. Liu, Sci. Rep. 11 (2021) 19281.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-98118-1
P.K. Gupta, Radiation and radioactive materials, in: P.K. Gupta (Ed.), Problem Solving Questions in Toxicology: A Study Guide for the Board and other Examinations, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2020, pp. 241–251.
M. Albayari, M.K. Nazal, F.I. Khalili, et al., J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 328 (2021) 669–678.
doi: 10.1007/s10967-021-07667-2
Y. Sun, N. Yuan, Y. Ge, et al., Sep. Purif. Technol. 294 (2022) 121158.
doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121158
V. Natarajan, M. Karunanidhi, B. Raja, Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 27 (2020) 29812–29823.
doi: 10.1007/s11356-020-08404-0
B.M. Jun, H.K. Lee, S. Park, T.J. Kim, Sep. Purif. Technol. 278 (2021) 119675.
doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119675
M. Ma, R. Wang, L. Xu, et al., Environ. Int. 145 (2020) 106107.
doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2020.106107
M. Prasad, G.A. Kumar, S.K. Sahoo, R.C. Ramola, J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 319 (2019) 13–21.
doi: 10.1007/s10967-018-6281-7
V. Duggal, S. Sharma, A. Singh, Groundw. Sustain. Dev. 13 (2021) 100577.
doi: 10.1016/j.gsd.2021.100577
D. Kołodyńska, J. Bąk, M. Majdańska, D. Fila, J. Rare Earths 36 (2018) 1212–1220.
doi: 10.1016/j.jre.2018.03.027
Q. Zhao, Y. Wang, Z. Xu, Z. Yu, Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 28 (2021) 47024–47034.
doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-13988-2
S. Li, L. Dong, Z. Wei, et al., J. Environ. Sci. 96 (2020) 127–137.
doi: 10.15302/j-sscae-2020.01.016
X. Ren, H. Feng, M. Zhao, et al., Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 20 (2023) 3829.
doi: 10.3390/ijerph20053829
E. Hanus-Fajerska, A. Wiszniewska, I. Kamińska, Plants 10 (2021) 1110.
doi: 10.3390/plants10061110
F. Fang, S. Liu, W. Yuan, et al., Sep. Purif. Technol. 312 (2023) 123294.
doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123294
J. Liu, Y. Liu, Y. Shen, et al., Sep. Purif. Technol. 306 (2023) 122532.
doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122532
C. Fan, N. Chen, J. Qin, et al., Colloids Surf. A 599 (2020) 124882.
doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124882
B. Ghanim, T.F. O'Dwyer, J.J. Leahy, et al., J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 8 (2020) 104176.
doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2020.104176
J. Kończyk, K. Kluziak, D. Kołodyńska, J. Environ. Manag. 313 (2022) 114958.
doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114958
K. Rong, X. Li, Q. Yang, et al., J. Ind. Eng. Chem. 120 (2023) 170–181.
doi: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.12.023
B. Ghanim, J.G. Murnane, L. O'Donoghue, et al., J. Water Process Eng. 33 (2020) 101076.
doi: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2019.101076
B. Wu, J. Ifthikar, D.T. Oyekunle, et al., Sci. Total Environ. 789 (2021) 148031.
doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148031
M.B. Ahmed, J.L. Zhou, H.H. Ngo, W. Guo, Biomass Bioenergy 84 (2016) 76–86.
doi: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2015.11.002
M. Nematian, C. Keske, J.N. Ng’ombe, Waste Manage. 135 (2021) 467–477.
doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.09.014
E. Struhs, A. Mirkouei, Y. You, A. Mohajeri, Appl. Energy 279 (2020) 115782.
doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115782
L. Campion, M. Bekchanova, R. Malina, T. Kuppens, J. Clean. Prod. 408 (2023) 137138.
doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137138
L. Xia, W. Chen, B. Lu, et al., Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev. 175 (2023) 113145.
doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2023.113145
G. Kwon, A. Bhatnagar, H. Wang, et al., J. Hazard. Mater. 400 (2020) 123242.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123242
Huazhe Wang , Chenghuan Qiao , Chuchu Chen , Bing Liu , Juanshan Du , Qinglian Wu , Xiaochi Feng , Shuyan Zhan , Wan-Qian Guo . Synergistic adsorption and singlet oxygenation of humic acid on alkali-activated biochar via peroxymonosulfate activation. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(5): 110244-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110244
Chu Wu , Zhichao Dong , Jinfang Hou , Jian Peng , Shuangyu Wu , Xiaofang Wang , Xiangwei Kong , Yue Jiang . Application of titanium-based advanced oxidation processes in pesticide-contaminated water purification: Emerging opportunities and challenges. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(3): 110438-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110438
Jiaxuan Wang , Tonghe Liu , Bingxiang Wang , Ziwei Li , Yuzhong Niu , Hou Chen , Ying Zhang . Synthesis of polyhydroxyl-capped PAMAM dendrimer/silica composites for the adsorption of aqueous Hg(II) and Ag(I). Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(12): 109900-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109900
Xiaojuan Sun , Ke Kong , Jun Liang , Dan Wang , Beibei Dong , Ruihu Wang . Periodic Janus structure based on ionic covalent organic framework for selective removal of perfluoroalkyl substances. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2025, 44(9): 100652-100652. doi: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100652
Xudong Zhao , Yuxuan Wang , Xinxin Gao , Xinli Gao , Meihua Wang , Hongliang Huang , Baosheng Liu . Anchoring thiol-rich traps in 1D channel wall of metal-organic framework for efficient removal of mercury ions. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(2): 109901-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109901
Yue Li , Minghao Fan , Conghui Wang , Yanxun Li , Xiang Yu , Jun Ding , Lei Yan , Lele Qiu , Yongcai Zhang , Longlu Wang . 3D layer-by-layer amorphous MoSx assembled from [Mo3S13]2- clusters for efficient removal of tetracycline: Synergy of adsorption and photo-assisted PMS activation. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(9): 109764-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109764
Shiyan Ai , Yaning Xu , Hui Zhou , Ziwei Cui , Tiantian Wu , Dan Tian . Superelastic and ultralight covalent organic framework composite aerogels modified with different functional groups for ultrafast adsorbing organic pollutants in water. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(10): 110761-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110761
Chenghuan Qiao , Yaohua Wu , Yihong Chen , Chuchu Chen , Juanshan Du , Wenrui Jia , Yongqi Liang , Qinglian Wu , Huazhe Wang , Wan-Qian Guo . Chinese medicine residue-derived biochars for peracetic acid activation in sulfamethoxazole removal via non-radical pathways. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2026, 37(3): 111526-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.111526
Han Yan , Xudong Yang , Wen Liu , Fengbin Sun , Guodong Jia . Biochar-supported amorphous ferric hydroxide for peracetic acid activation to degrade cefapirin in water: The crucial roles of iron and nitrogen. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2026, 37(3): 111542-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.111542
Wenrui Jia , Chenghuan Qiao , Dongfang Zhao , Juanshan Du , Yaohua Wu , Yongqi Liang , Qinglian Wu , Xiaochi Feng , Huazhe Wang , Wanqian Guo . Insight into nitrogen-doped biochar prepared from Chinese medicine compound residue for peracetic acid activation in sulfamethoxazole degradation: Electron transfer mechanism. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(11): 110886-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.110886
Xia Jiang , Yan-Xin Chen , Rui Chen , Hao-Yan Shi , Ke-Xian Li , Wen-Ya Zhong , Jian-Feng Li , Can-Zhong Lu . Thermo-photocatalytic CO2 conversion with H2O to C2 products in a continuous process by ZIF-67/biochar composites. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2026, 37(4): 111781-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.111781
Mengyuan Li , Xitong Ren , Yanmei Gao , Mengyao Mu , Shiping Zhu , Shufang Tian , Minghua Lu . Constructing bifunctional magnetic porous poly(divinylbenzene) polymer for high-efficient removal and sensitive detection of bisphenols. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(12): 109699-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109699
Xiao-Hong Yi , Hong-Yu Chu , Chao-Yang Wang , Hang Ren , Li-hong Zhou , Yujie Zhao , Fu-Xue Wang , Hao Du , Yixuan Zhai , Tao Xia , Shaohua Guo , Xiaoning Wang , Yunlong Wang , Qian Wen , Ge Shen , Meng Yang , Yu-Hang Li , Mingjia Xu , Xiaoyuan Zhang , Hao Wang , Xudong Zhao , Yifei Sun , Yi-Lin Liu , Qingyi Zeng , Yuying Deng , Qi Wang , Xiaodong Zhang , Jie Li , Ning Liu , Chuanxi Yang , Jiansheng Li , Anping Wang , Xun Wang , Xuchun Qiu , Haodong Ji , Xuedong Du , Jiaxing Wu , Chong-Chen Wang . Metal-organic frameworks for clean water. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2026, 37(3): 112243-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.112243
Xiao-Hong Yi , Chong-Chen Wang . Metal-organic frameworks on 3D interconnected macroporous sponge foams for large-scale water decontamination: A mini review. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(5): 109094-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.109094
Hui Liu , Baoying Xiao , Yaming Zhao , Wei Wang , Qiong Jia . Adsorption of heavy metals with hyper crosslinked polymers: Progress, challenges and perspectives. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(8): 110619-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110619
Fengxing Liang , Yongzheng Zhu , Nannan Wang , Meiping Zhu , Huibing He , Yanqiu Zhu , Peikang Shen , Jinliang Zhu . Recent advances in copper-based materials for robust lithium polysulfides adsorption and catalytic conversion. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(11): 109461-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.109461
Congyan Liu , Xueyao Zhou , Fei Ye , Bin Jiang , Bo Liu . Confined electric field in nano-sized channels of ionic porous framework towards unique adsorption selectivity. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2025, 36(2): 109969-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109969
Bicheng Ji , Xicheng Li , Shuai Gao , Pengyuan Liu , Jiajie Bao , Lv Qian , Changzheng Wang , Qiang Wang , Chong-Chen Wang . In-situ Z-scheme hetero-phase homojunction significantly enhances the carrier separation efficiency of TiO2 nanotube arrays: Key role of crystal phase engineering. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2026, 37(2): 111424-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2025.111424
Zixuan Zhu , Xianjin Shi , Yongfang Rao , Yu Huang . Recent progress of MgO-based materials in CO2 adsorption and conversion: Modification methods, reaction condition, and CO2 hydrogenation. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35(5): 108954-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108954
Wenting Li , Nina Wu , Chengze Li , Jin Guo , Guangxun Zhang , Huan Pang . Facet engineering of NH2-MIL-125(Ti) for enhanced synergistic adsorption and photocatalysis reduction of U(Ⅵ) under visible light. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2026, 37(4): 110733-. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110733