How biochar works, and when it doesn't: A review of mechanisms controlling soil and plant responses to biochar
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 …
soil and plant responses to biochar. The properties of biochar and its effects within …
Biochar for agronomy, animal farming, anaerobic digestion, composting, water treatment, soil remediation, construction, energy storage, and carbon sequestration: a …
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 …
applications in various sectors as a versatile and recycled material. Here, we review …
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] Biochar modulating soil biological health: A review
S Bolan, S Sharma, S Mukherjee, M Kumar… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …
and carbon storage, remediation of contaminated soil and water resources, mitigation of …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Biochar-based slow-release of fertilizers for sustainable agriculture: A mini review
C Wang, D Luo, X Zhang, R Huang, Y Cao… - Environmental Science …, 2022 - Elsevier
Increasing global population and decreasing arable land pose tremendous pressures to
agricultural production. The application of conventional chemical fertilizers improves …
agricultural production. The application of conventional chemical fertilizers improves …
Biochar and engineered biochar as slow-and controlled-release fertilizers
M Marcińczyk, P Oleszczuk - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Biochar, characterized by high specific surface area and porosity as well as by the presence
of various functional groups, can be an excellent matrix for creating fertilizers that slowly …
of various functional groups, can be an excellent matrix for creating fertilizers that slowly …
A critical review of biochar-based nitrogen fertilizers and their effects on crop production and the environment
Globally, nitrogen (N) fertilizer demand is expected to reach 112 million tonnes to support
food production for about 8 billion people. However, more than half of the N fertilizer is lost to …
food production for about 8 billion people. However, more than half of the N fertilizer is lost to …
Encapsulated biochar-based sustained release fertilizer for precision agriculture: a review
The excessive use of conventional fertilizers leads to environmental issues associated with
the loss of nutrient through leaching, volatilization, denitrification and surface run-off. Biochar …
the loss of nutrient through leaching, volatilization, denitrification and surface run-off. Biochar …
[HTML][HTML] Controlled-release fertiliser: Recent developments and perspectives
Traditional fertilisers, though widely used, pose challenges such as low nutrient utilization
efficiency and adverse environmental impacts. Controlled release fertiliser (CRF) plays an …
efficiency and adverse environmental impacts. Controlled release fertiliser (CRF) plays an …