Wasim Akram Shaikh
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View article: Biochar for ameliorating soil fertility and microbial diversity: From production to action of the black gold
Biochar for ameliorating soil fertility and microbial diversity: From production to action of the black gold Open
This article evaluated different production strategies, characteristics, and applications of biochar for ameliorating soil fertility and microbial diversity. The biochar production techniques are evolving, indicating that newer methods (in…
View article: Multifaceted applications of biochar in environmental management: a bibliometric profile
Multifaceted applications of biochar in environmental management: a bibliometric profile Open
Biochar is a carbon-containing material prepared through thermal treatment of biomass in limited supply of oxygen, and used for an array of applications including waste management, climate change mitigation, soil fertility improvement, bio…
View article: Synthesis of silver nanoparticle with Colocasia esculenta (L.) stem and its larvicidal activity against Culex quinquefasciatus and Chironomus sp
Synthesis of silver nanoparticle with Colocasia esculenta (L.) stem and its larvicidal activity against Culex quinquefasciatus and Chironomus sp Open
Objective: To synthesize silver nanoparticles with Colocasia esculenta as a reducing agent and to evaluate their effect against Culex quinquefasciatus and Chironomus sp. Methods: The aqueous extract of Colocasia esculenta stem was used for…
View article: Adsorption of As (III) and As (V) from aqueous solution by modified Cassia fistula (golden shower) biochar
Adsorption of As (III) and As (V) from aqueous solution by modified Cassia fistula (golden shower) biochar Open
The biosorption of two Arsenic (As) species [As (III) and As (V)] from aqueous solution onto activated biochar derived from Cassia fistula, belonging to Fabaceae family was studied. SEM/EDX characterization of the adsorbent showed an irreg…