Publications by authors named "Jalal Bayar"
Biochar-based adsorption for heavy metal removal in water: a sustainable and cost-effective approach.
Environ Geochem Health
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The contamination of water bodies by heavy metals like copper, lead, mercury, and cadmium is a major environmental and health concern, requiring new remediation strategies that are sustainable and cost-effective.
- Traditional methods for removing these metals are often expensive and inefficient, leading to the exploration of alternative solutions.
- Biochar, a carbon-rich material made from organic waste through pyrolysis, shows promise as a low-cost adsorbent for effectively capturing heavy metals in contaminated water, with its effectiveness influenced by factors like feedstock type and production processes.
Article Synopsis
- Wheat is a vital food crop for global food security, and research was conducted to investigate the impact of nitrogen management and planting patterns on its production at The University of Agriculture Peshawar during the rabi seasons of 2020-21 and 2021-22.
- The results showed that applying 120 kg of nitrogen per hectare significantly improved various yield parameters and water use efficiency when compared to no nitrogen application, with the M (mixed) and W (wide) planting patterns proving to be the most effective.
- The study concluded that using a split application of 120 kg N/ha with W and M planting patterns can enhance wheat growth and yields in Peshawar's alkaline soils, reducing the need for higher nitrogen applications