A facile strategy for improving the hydrophobicity and photo-thermal conversion capability of biochar and its application in the absorption of hazardous chemicals and viscous oil

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Biochar is considered as a promising adsorbent due to its unique porous structure, large surface area and lightweight nature. In this study, pomelo peel was used as raw material, and graphene oxide was introduced as a functional material. High -temperature carbonization was employed to achieve simultaneous carbonization of pomelo peel and thermal reduction of graphene oxide, resulting in the preparation of a porous sponge -like biochar with high hydrophobicity, thermal stability and photothermal conversion capability. This biochar was successfully applied to the efficient separation of various oil-water mixtures, demonstrating excellent cyclic adsorption stability. Furthermore, by harnessing its photothermal conversion effect, efficient absorption of viscous oil product was achieved. This study proposes a facile biochar preparation strategy that can expand its application in the field of oil spill emergency treatment and promote the utilization of agricultural waste.