# Biochar-based adsorption for heavy metal removal in water: a sustainable and cost-effective approach

*PRI Rank #12 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Heavy metals in environment Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #12 |
| 18m citations | 74 |
| Journal | Environmental Geochemistry and Health |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10653-024-02214-w |
| Corresponding authors | Nawab Ali |
| Institution | The University of Agriculture, Pakistan |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Heavy metals in environment Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/heavy-metals-in-environment/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1007/s10653-024-02214-w](https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-024-02214-w)

## Topics

Biochar · Heavy metal remediation · adsorption · water treatment · cost-effective approach · sustainability

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