Biofuels production through biomass pyrolysis—a technological review
There has been an enormous amount of research in recent years in the area of thermo-
chemical conversion of biomass into bio-fuels (bio-oil, bio-char and bio-gas) through …
chemical conversion of biomass into bio-fuels (bio-oil, bio-char and bio-gas) through …
Agronomic efficiency of animal-derived organic fertilizers and their effects on biology and fertility of soil: A review
Healthy soils are essential for progressive agronomic activities. Organic fertilization
positively affects agro-ecosystems by stimulating plant growth, enhancing crop productivity …
positively affects agro-ecosystems by stimulating plant growth, enhancing crop productivity …
Short term soil priming effects and the mineralisation of biochar following its incorporation to soils of different pH
Y Luo, M Durenkamp, M De Nobili, Q Lin… - Soil Biology and …, 2011 - Elsevier
The aim of this work was to determine the magnitude of the priming effect, ie short-term
changes in the rate (negative or positive) of mineralisation of native soil organic carbon (C) …
changes in the rate (negative or positive) of mineralisation of native soil organic carbon (C) …
European Soil Data Centre: Response to European policy support and public data requirements
In the context of the European Union's Soil Thematic Strategy, policy makers require easy
access to soil data and information of various types and scales to assess the state of soils at …
access to soil data and information of various types and scales to assess the state of soils at …
Biochar application does not improve the soil hydrological function of a sandy soil
Biochar application to soil is currently being widely posited as a means to improve soil
quality and thereby increase crop yield. Next to beneficial effects on soil nutrient availability …
quality and thereby increase crop yield. Next to beneficial effects on soil nutrient availability …
Impact of biochar application on plant water relations in Vitis vinifera (L.)
Soil water status plays an important role in growth-yield and grape quality of Vitis vinifera
(L.). In some cases, periods of moderate water stress have been indicated to exert a positive …
(L.). In some cases, periods of moderate water stress have been indicated to exert a positive …
Use of biochar as an amendment for remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils: prospects and challenges
Biochar (BC), known as the new black gold, is a stable, novel carbonaceous by-product that
is synthesized through pyrolysis of biological materials in the absence of O 2. Recently, an …
is synthesized through pyrolysis of biological materials in the absence of O 2. Recently, an …
Biochar production and applications in sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities, constraints, risks and uncertainties
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) experiences soil degradation, food and livelihood
insecurity, environmental pollution and lack of access to energy. Biochar has gained …
insecurity, environmental pollution and lack of access to energy. Biochar has gained …
[HTML][HTML] How and why does willow biochar increase a clay soil water retention capacity?
Addition of biochar into a soil changes its water retention properties by modifying soil
textural and structural properties. In addition, internal micrometer-scale porosity that is able …
textural and structural properties. In addition, internal micrometer-scale porosity that is able …
Contribution to characterisation of biochar to estimate the labile fraction of carbon
Different analytical techniques were used to find the most reliable and economic method for
determining the labile fraction of C in biochar. Biochar was produced from pine, poplar and …
determining the labile fraction of C in biochar. Biochar was produced from pine, poplar and …