In the context of climate change and the circular economy, biochar has recently found many
applications in various sectors as a versatile and recycled material. Here, we review …

We synthesized 20 years of research to explain the interrelated processes that determine
soil and plant responses to biochar. The properties of biochar and its effects within …

The conversion of food waste and sludge into biogas via anaerobic digestion technology is
gaining attention in recent years, which plays a significant role in waste valorization into …

Biochar is obtained by pyrolyzing biomass and is, by definition, applied in a way that avoids
its rapid oxidation to CO2. Its use in agriculture includes animal feeding, manure treatment …

Due to the synergistic effects of biochar and compost/composting, the combined application
of biochar and compost (biochar-compost) has been recognized as a highly promising and …

Composting is very robust and efficient for the biodegradation of organic waste; however
secondary pollutants, namely greenhouse gases (GHGs) and odorous emissions, are …

Humic substances (HSs) are key indicators of compost maturity and are important for the
composting process. The application of additives is generally considered to be an efficient …

Executive Summary The Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use1 (AFOLU) sector
encompasses managed ecosystems and offers significant mitigation opportunities while …

Biochar is a carbon-rich material which can be prepared from various organic waste
feedstock, such as agricultural wastes and municipal sewage sludge. Biochar has received …

Anaerobic digestion (AD) technology still faces some challenges including low methane
productivity, instable operation efficiency and undesired refractory substances degradation …