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 …
[HTML][HTML] Significance of biochar application to the environment and economy
Biochar is a carbon-rich solid formed from the organic residue by pyrolysis. The productivity
of biochar relies on feedstock type and pyrolysis conditions. Studies on biochar were …
of biochar relies on feedstock type and pyrolysis conditions. Studies on biochar were …
Biochar boosts tropical but not temperate crop yields
Applying biochar to soil is thought to have multiple benefits, from helping mitigate climate
change [1, 2], to managing waste [3] to conserving soil [4]. Biochar is also widely assumed to …
change [1, 2], to managing waste [3] to conserving soil [4]. Biochar is also widely assumed to …
Black carbon (biochar) in water/soil environments: molecular structure, sorption, stability, and potential risk
Black carbon (BC) is ubiquitous in the environments and participates in various
biogeochemical processes. Both positive and negative effects of BC (especially biochar) on …
biogeochemical processes. Both positive and negative effects of BC (especially biochar) on …
Application of biochar for the removal of pollutants from aqueous solutions
In recent years, many studies have been devoted to investigate the application of biochar for
pollutants removal from aqueous solutions. Biochar exhibits a great potential to efficiently …
pollutants removal from aqueous solutions. Biochar exhibits a great potential to efficiently …
Biochar's stability and effect on the content, composition and turnover of soil organic carbon
Extensive application of biochar to soil exerts a profound effect on organic carbon (OC) in
soils. However, the impact of biochar on the content and composition of OC has not been …
soils. However, the impact of biochar on the content and composition of OC has not been …
Biochar stability in soil: meta‐analysis of decomposition and priming effects
The stability and decomposition of biochar are fundamental to understand its persistence in
soil, its contribution to carbon (C) sequestration, and thus its role in the global C cycle. Our …
soil, its contribution to carbon (C) sequestration, and thus its role in the global C cycle. Our …
Biochar effects on methane emissions from soils: a meta-analysis
Methane (CH 4) emissions have increased by more than 150% since 1750, with agriculture
being the major source. Further increases are predicted as permafrost regions start thawing …
being the major source. Further increases are predicted as permafrost regions start thawing …
The pyrogenic carbon cycle
Pyrogenic carbon (PyC; includes soot, char, black carbon, and biochar) is produced by the
incomplete combustion of organic matter accompanying biomass burning and fossil fuel …
incomplete combustion of organic matter accompanying biomass burning and fossil fuel …
Comprehensive review on production and utilization of biochar
The on-farm burning of crop residues and biomass results in numerous environmental
issues and affects human beings. Crop residues have considerable energy potential if …
issues and affects human beings. Crop residues have considerable energy potential if …