Review on biomass feedstocks, pyrolysis mechanism and physicochemical properties of biochar: State-of-the-art framework to speed up vision of circular bioeconomy
The biochar is a solid carbon-rich, porous material produced by the thermochemical
conversion of a diverse range of biomass feedstocks under an inert atmosphere (ie, in the …
conversion of a diverse range of biomass feedstocks under an inert atmosphere (ie, in the …
Optimising water holding capacity and hydrophobicity of biochar for soil amendment–A review
Biochar is a product of the thermal treatment of biomass, and it can be used for enhancing
soil health and productivity, soil carbon sequestration, absorbance of pollutants from water …
soil health and productivity, soil carbon sequestration, absorbance of pollutants from water …
Engineered biochar: A multifunctional material for energy and environment
MK Awasthi - Environmental Pollution, 2022 - Elsevier
Biochar is a stable carbon-rich product loaded with upgraded properties obtained by thermal
cracking of biomasses in an oxygen-free atmosphere. The pristine biochar is further …
cracking of biomasses in an oxygen-free atmosphere. The pristine biochar is further …
[HTML][HTML] Coconut husk biochar amendment enhances nutrient retention by suppressing nitrification in agricultural soil following anaerobic digestate application
Anaerobic digestate and biochar are by-products of the biogasification and pyrolysis of
agricultural wastes. This study tested the hypothesis that combined application of anaerobic …
agricultural wastes. This study tested the hypothesis that combined application of anaerobic …
Influence of surface hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity of biochar on the removal of emerging contaminants
AM Clurman, OM Rodríguez-Narvaez… - Chemical Engineering …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study investigated the removal of Acetaminophen (ACT) using biochars having different
physicochemical characteristics. Biochars subjected to post-pyrolysis heat-treatment at 300° …
physicochemical characteristics. Biochars subjected to post-pyrolysis heat-treatment at 300° …
[HTML][HTML] Sustainable biocarbon/tung oil coatings with hydrophobic and UV-shielding properties for outdoor wood substrates
With wood regaining substantial interest as a construction material due to sustainability
concerns and aesthetics trends, efficient and safe protection methods are needed to prevent …
concerns and aesthetics trends, efficient and safe protection methods are needed to prevent …
Temporal and spatial distribution of soil water repellency in grassland soils and its relation to soil moisture, hydrophobic matter, and particle size
Y Gao, P Yang - Science of the Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
In grassland soils, soil water repellency (SWR) may be one of the triggers of soil erosion and
degradation as it can reduce water infiltration and penetration into the soil. Few studies were …
degradation as it can reduce water infiltration and penetration into the soil. Few studies were …
Unravelling the recent developments in the production technology and efficient applications of biochar for agro-ecosystems
Considerable interest is being shown in using biochar production from waste biomass with a
variety of disciplines to address the most pressing environmental challenges. Biochar …
variety of disciplines to address the most pressing environmental challenges. Biochar …
Evaluating fundamental biochar properties in relation to water holding capacity
Biochar products that hold and release water within a stable carbonised porous structure
provide many opportunities for climate mitigation and a range of applications such as for soil …
provide many opportunities for climate mitigation and a range of applications such as for soil …
How does calcium and sodium in saline water affect the potential of different rates and size of sugarcane biochar to soil water repellency remediation?
Z Jajarmi, V Dorostkar, H Ghorbani… - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Soil water repellency (SWR) is a growing problem in arid and semiarid regions with non-
saline water limitations. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential of different …
saline water limitations. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential of different …