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Cross-polymerization between bio-oil and polyaniline: synergistic effects on pore development in subsequent activation and adsorption of phenol

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Influence of heat flow direction on pore development in activation of corn stalk pith under microwave or furnace heating

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Hydrothermal carbonization of grapefruit peel in aqueous phase bio-oil: Drastic improvement in pore development in subsequent activation

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Tailoring highly surface and microporous activated carbons (ACs) from biomass via KOH, K₂C₂O₄ and KOH/K2C2O4 activation for efficient CO₂ capture and CO2/N2 selectivity: characterization, experimental and molecular simulation insights

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Pretreatment of pine needles via torrefaction, oxidation and hydrothermal carbonization at 250 °C impacts subsequent pyrolysis and activation in distinct ways

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Preparation of activated carbon with recycled ZnCl2 for maximizing utilization efficiency of the activating agent and minimizing generation of liquid waste

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Reduction of electric arc furnace dust and preparation of biomass-derived porous activated carbon: Synergy between biomass activation and waste recycling

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Activation of spring jasmine wood impregnated with homologous bio-oil: Influence of organics in bio-oil on pore development

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Degradation of organic pollutants using lignin-derived carbon materials as a sustainable approach to environmental remediation

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Nanoarchitectonics with thermochemical activation for high adsorbent nanoporous carbon derived from chickpea stalk

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Low-temperature ammoxidation of aldehydes enabled by metal-free porous N-doped carbon nanosheets via nitrogen species engineering

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Mechanistic investigation of hydrogen production from methanol by aqueous phase reforming over Ni/AC catalyst

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Importance of oxidation reactions in creating pores in physical activation of biomasses

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Nitrogen species from Spirulina platensis derived bio-oil enhance catalytic activity of cobalt catalysts for hydrogenation

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Unveiling drastic influence of cross-interactions in hydrothermal carbonization of spirulina with cellulose, lignin or poplar on nature of hydrochar and activated carbon

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Distinct responses of feedstocks of varied origin in oxidative pyrolysis

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Cross-interaction of volatiles in co-pyrolysis of spinach and noodles and their impacts on properties of pyrolytic products and pyrolysis kinetics

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Exchange of organics with homogenous volatiles shapes nature of biochar of varied aspects

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Varied Pyrolysis Behaviors of Typical Forestry, Kitchen, and Manure Wastes in CO2

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Lignin as a skeleton for maintaining pore structures generated in activation of poplar wood with ZnCl2

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Exocarp-Mesocarp-Endocarp Anatomical Engineering: Oxidation and Activation Tailoring Micromesoporous Alliance Addressing Ion Diffusion/Storage Dilemma

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Enhanced SO2, NO, and Cr (VI) removal by lignin-derived high N-doped activated carbon through one-pot strategy: Structure development, structure–performance relationship and mechanism insight

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Thermal pretreatment of willow branches impacts yield and pore development of activated carbon in subsequent activation with ZnCl2 via modifying cellulose structure

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Importance of additional aliphatic structures generated from in-situ oxidation in development of extra pores in activation of spring jasmine wood

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Activation of pine needles with zinc chloride: Evolution of functionalities and structures of activated carbon versus increasing temperature

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Evolution of pore structure and functionalities of activated carbon and phosphorous species in activation of cellulose with H3PO4

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Pyrolysis of sawdust impregnated with bio-oil of the same origin: Influence of organics in bio-oil on property of biochar

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Sustainable conversion of CO2 and CH4 greenhouse gases into mesoporous oxygen-functionalized CNT electrodes via thermocatalytic-microwave processing for high-performance supercapacitors

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Direct pyrolysis fabrication of N/O/S self-doping hierarchical porous carbon from Platycladus Orientali leaves for supercapacitor

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Enhancing analytical performance in sensing and separation: a review of molecularly imprinted polymers combined with biomass-derived carbon

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Removal of the local fence-like SiO2 in rice husk facilitates pore development in activation

Xin Zhong, Baihong Li, Chao Li, Lijun Zhang, Shu Zhang and Xun Hu

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Sustainable coconut husk and sugarcane bagasse-derived activated carbon for electrochemical applications synthesized via hydrothermal activation

Watchara Suphap, Johannes Philipp Mensing, Wichayaporn Kamsong, Pattanun Ngaosri, Jeerakit Thangphatthanarungruang, Anurat Wisitsoraat and Chanpen Karuwan

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Activation of bio-oil with or without pre-carbonization makes marked difference in pore development

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Activation of cotton with transition metal-based chlorides: Correlation of generation of pore structures with evolution of oxygen-containing species

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Drastic impact of fermentation of apple pomace with yeast on evolution of properties of pyrolytic products from pyrolysis

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Structure-property-function relationships of wood-based activated carbon in energy and environment materials

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High-yield production of porous carbon spheres derived from enzymatic hydrolysis lignin for zinc ion hybrid capacitors

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Versatile Eco‐Friendly Activated Carbon–Based Green Catalysts: Energy and Environmental Applications

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Activation of fungal biomasses with varied activating agents: Evolution of pore structures of activated carbon

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When rattan blooms: A photocatalytic reactor inspired by the natural tubular structure of rattan for efficient pollutant degradation and simultaneous hydrogen evolution

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Development of Advanced Activated Biocarbon from Corn Distiller Soluble via Two-Step Carbonization: Investigating the Synergistic Effects of ZnO and K toward Enhanced CO2 Capture

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Innovative green preparation of activated carbon by combining microwave pyrolysis and self-activation: Pyrolysis behavior, carbon characteristics and arsenic adsorption properties

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Bio-oil as a filler for enhancing development of micropores in activation of chicken bone

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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024, 12, 112155
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Boosting aromatic monomer yield of lignin hydrogenolysis by using Co/C coupled with NaOH catalyst

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Enhanced pore formation in petroleum pitch using stabilization and synergistic steam/CO2 hybrid activation

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Biomass waste-assisted upcycling consumed poly(ethylene terephthalate) into functional nanocarbon composites for high-efficiency adsorption

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Distinct impact of oxidation reactions on the evolution of pore structures during H3PO4 activation of aliphatic-rich poplar and aromatic-rich lignin

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Presence of oxygen in catalytic pyrolysis of lignin impacts evolution of both coke and aromatic hydrocarbons

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Deactivation of nickel/biochar catalyst through metal-volatiles interaction in pyrolysis of poplar sawdust loaded with nickel salt

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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 68, 910
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Oxidative activation of kapok, cotton, and lignin to facilitate pore development via oxidation of aliphatic structures

Guoming Gao, Xun Hu, Cunyang Shi, Yuewen Shao, Chao Li, Lijun Zhang, Wenran Gao, Kuan Ding, Yong Huang and Shu Zhang

Fuel, 2025, 387, 134420
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Varied impacts of volatiles from pyrolysis of poplar wood, bark and leaves on property of coal char

Renzhan Hu, Chao Li, Xun Hu and Yingyun Qiao

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Activation of poplar and spirulina with H3PO4: Marked influence of biological structures of the biomasses on evolution structure of activated carbon

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Thermal treatment and densification of manure and biomass blends to produce stabilized soil amendments

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Investigation of interactions of nickel with pyrolytic products in pyrolysis of poplar with nickel acetate via furnace or microwave heating

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Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024, 134, 123
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Co-pyrolysis of waste paper and tyre: Exploration of interaction of volatiles of varied origin and the influence on product evolution

Chao Li, Yifan Sun, Shu Zhang, Yonggui Tang, Dong Wang and Xun Hu

Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 2024, 178, 106395
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Varied directions of heat flow and emission of volatiles impact evolution of products in pyrolysis of wet and dry pine needles

Yuxiang Chen, Chao Li, Lijun Zhang, Shu Zhang, Jun Xiang, Song Hu, Yi Wang and Xun Hu

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Characteristics of activated carbon from carbonaceous feedstocks of varied origin

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Active Learning-Based Guided Synthesis of Engineered Biochar for CO2 Capture

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Chemical activation of willow with co-presence of FeCl3 tailors pore structure of activated carbon for enhanced adsorption of phenol and tetracycline

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Science of The Total Environment, 2025, 975, 179302
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Hydrothermal carbonization pretreatment makes a remarkable difference in activation of rice and lettuce in food waste

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Green Chemical Engineering, 2024, 5, 348
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Thermokinetic Mapping of Activation Energy Evolution from Biomass to Biochar and Activated Carbon

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