Biochar production from sewage sludge and microalgae mixtures: properties, sustainability and possible role in circular economy

S Bolognesi, G Bernardi, A Callegari, D Dondi… - Biomass Conversion …, 2021 - Springer
In addition to the various options available for sewage sludge disposal, a possible process
for sustainable resource recovery from this residue is its transformation into biochar …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility of biochar derived from sewage sludge to promote sustainable agriculture and mitigate GHG emissions—A review

M Ghorbani, P Konvalina, A Walkiewicz… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sewage sludge (SS) has been connected to a variety of global environmental problems.
Assessing the risk of various disposal techniques can be quite useful in recommending …

Co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic and macroalgae biomasses for the production of biochar–a review

OA Fakayode, EAA Aboagarib, C Zhou, H Ma - Bioresource technology, 2020 - Elsevier
Biochar properties are significantly influenced and controlled by biomass feedstock type and
pyrolysis operating conditions, and the development of multiple biochar properties for …

[HTML][HTML] Life cycle environmental impacts of sewage sludge treatment methods for resource recovery considering ecotoxicity of heavy metals and pharmaceutical and …

RRZ Tarpani, C Alfonsín, A Hospido… - Journal of environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
Sewage sludge handling is becoming a concern in Europe due to its increasing amount and
the presence of contaminants, such as heavy metals and pharmaceutical and personal care …

Biochar–recovery material from pyrolysis of sewage sludge: a review

J Racek, J Sevcik, T Chorazy, J Kucerik… - Waste and biomass …, 2020 - Springer
The treatment of sewage sludge (SS) is becoming one of the most important issues of the
wastewater treatment cycle in European Union. Pyrolysis of SS is typically accompanied by …

A critical literature review on biosolids to biochar: an alternative biosolids management option

S Patel, S Kundu, P Halder, N Ratnnayake… - … Science and Bio …, 2020 - Springer
The biosolids management is becoming an increased concern for the wastewater sector in
recent times due to production of large volume of biosolids, their higher processing costs …

[HTML][HTML] Application of ash and municipal sewage sludge as macronutrient sources in sustainable plant biomass production

J Antonkiewicz, A Popławska, B Kołodziej… - Journal of environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
Owing to the growing volumes of ash and sewage sludge waste, there is a requirement for
theoretical and practical research into the use of these wastes as a source of nutrients …

[HTML][HTML] Energy and resources recovery from excess sewage sludge: A holistic analysis of opportunities and strategies

AG Capodaglio, A Callegari - Resources, Conservation & Recycling …, 2023 - Elsevier
Wastewater treatment processes produce large amounts of excess biological sewage
sludge, which disposal requires large amounts of energy and expenditure, and is not devoid …

[HTML][HTML] The use of biochar made from biomass and biosolids as a substrate for green infrastructure: A review

M Novotný, M Marković, J Raček, M Šipka… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar made from biomass and biosolids can be used in substrates suitable for urban
green infrastructure, especially green roofs, green parking lots, and green walls. The …

Co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge with lignocellulosic and algal biomass for sustainable liquid and gaseous fuel production: a life cycle assessment and techno …

BA Mohamed, M O'Boyle, LY Li - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Biowastes are marked sources of global greenhouse gas emissions, however, locally
accessible biowaste could be a sustainable source for biofuel production to generate clean …