Remediation of mine overburden and contaminated water with activated biochar derived from low-value biowaste

Padhi, Priyanka; Bora, Neelam; Sohtun, Phibarisha; Athparia, Mondita; Kumar, Manish; Kataki, Rupam; Sarangi, Prakash Kumar

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Title: Remediation of mine overburden and contaminated water with activated biochar derived from low-value biowaste

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Padhi, Priyanka; Bora, Neelam; Sohtun, Phibarisha; Athparia, Mondita; Kumar, Manish;

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