Biochar is a carbon-containing material prepared through thermal treatment of biomass in
limited supply of oxygen, and used for an array of applications including waste …

Soil acidity is a serious problem in agricultural lands as it directly affects the soil, crop
production, and human health. Soil acidification in agricultural lands occurs due to the …

Biochar can be used for multifunctional applications including the improvement of soil health
and carbon storage, remediation of contaminated soil and water resources, mitigation of …

The physicochemical properties of biochars undergo slow changes in soils due to the
natural aging processes, which influences their interaction with heavy metals. The effects of …

Soil acidity is a major problem of agriculture in many parts of the world. Soil acidity causes
multiple problems such as nutrient deficiency, elemental toxicity and adverse effects on …

Biochar is an effective soil amendment with capabilities of boosting carbon sequestration
and enhancing soil fertility, thus enhancing plant growth and productivity. While numerous …

The prevalence of toxic element thallium (Tl) in soils is of increasing concern as a hidden
hazard in agricultural systems and food chains. In the present work, pure biochar (as a …

Soil degradation refers to the decline in the productive capacity of the land in a region.
Various factors responsible for soil degradation, viz., soil erosion, waterlogging, acidification …

Ecosystem services (ESs) are the largest benefits that humans derive directly or indirectly
from ecosystems. Inland river basins in arid zones have a variety of key ecosystem functions …

The objective of the study was to evaluate the properties of briquettes produced with coffee
husks with the addition of kraft lignin for the production of solid biofuels of high physical …