Fast pyrolysis and slow pyrolysis (including torrefaction) are thermochemical processes
involving the conversion of biomass into predominantly liquid or solid products respectively …

Biochar is a carbon-rich and porous material that finds application in different sectors and
can be extremely useful in agriculture as soil improver. This paper provides a comparison …

Residual sludge disposal costs may constitute up to, and sometimes above, 50% of the total
cost of operation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and contribute approximately …

There is an increasing realisation that biomass and organic wastes are valuable feedstocks
for second generation biorefining processes that give rise to platform chemicals to substitute …

Pyrolysis of animal manure produces biochar with multiple beneficial use potentials for
improving soil quality and the environment. The kinetics and energetics of pyrolysis in …

Abstract The United Nations estimates the rate of deforestation over 10 million hectares per
year, with additional infested wood available due to drought, bark beetle calamity and other …

As biochar gains popularity within agricultural applications, proper selection of feedstocks
and pyrolysis conditions are crucial to maximising its added value. In this study, biochars …

Pyrolysis of residues enriched with carbon, such as in agroforestry or industrial activities,
has been postulated as an emerging technology to promote the production of biofuels …

As a waste‐derived soil amendment with a long history, biochar has received extensive
attention for its capability to improve soil fertility/health; remove or immobilize contaminants …

Biochar obtained by pyrolysis is receiving great research interest as it is perceived to be a
renewable resource available for agronomic and environmental applications. Since biochar …