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| Research Progress on the Application of Machine Learning in BiocharProduction and Adsorption |
| YANG Dongdong, LI Fen*, YANG Ying, WANG Ruiying, XING Zhichao, HAN Minghong
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| College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150000, China |
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Abstract With the deepening implementation of the "Dual Carbon" strategy (carbon peaking and carbon neutrality), biochar has emerged as a research hotspot in environmental science and materials engineering due to its unique carbon sequestration capacity and functional applications. The rapid advancement of machine learning (ML) technologies has provided innovative methodologies for developing biochar’s high-efficiency adsorption performance. This review systematically examines recent advancements in ML applications for optimizing biochar production processes and predicting adsorption performance. First, elucidates the fundamental principles of ML algorithms and their applicability in biochar research. Next, analyzes ML-driven modeling of biochar production, particularly focusing on key factors influencing pyrolysis product distribution and biochar property prediction. In terms of adsorption performance evaluation, delves into ML-based modeling approaches and their efficacy in predicting the removal efficiency of heavy metal ions, emerging contaminants, and gaseous pollutants. Finally, an analysis is conducted on the cost-effectiveness of machine learning-driven biochar. Through a critical analysis of existing literature, this review highlights the technical advantages of ML in biochar research, identifies persistent challenges such as data quality limitations, model interpretability, and cross-scale prediction uncertainties, and proposes forward-looking research directions integrating multi-omics data with physics-guided ML frameworks. This work aims to provide theoretical insights into the intelligent design of environmental functional materials and the advancement of pollution control technologies.
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Received: 10 May 2026
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Online: 2026-05-18
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