Biochar is produced as a charred material with high surface area and abundant functional
groups by pyrolysis, which refers to the process of thermochemical decomposition of organic …

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 …

Biochar has triggered a black gold rush in environmental studies as a carbon-rich material
with well-developed porous structure and tunable functionality. While much attention has …

Numerous harmful chemicals are introduced every year in the environment through
anthropogenic and geological activities raising global concerns of their ecotoxicological …

Application of biochar to soils changes soil physicochemical properties and stimulates the
activities of soil microorganisms that influence soil quality and plant performance. Studying …

Lignocellulosic biomass (LB) pyrolysis and gasification technologies for bio-oil, syngas and
process heat have been widely described, and biochar, as a significant byproduct of LB …

Biochar is the carbon-rich product of the pyrolysis of biomass under oxygen-limited
conditions, and it has received increasing attention due to its multiple functions in the fields …

Biochars provide several agricultural and environmental benefits, such as soil health
improvement, better crop growth and yield, carbon sequestration, decreasing greenhouse …

Climate change and ensuring food security for an exponentially growing global human
population are the greatest challenges for future agriculture. Improved soil management …

Previous studies already demonstrated that biochar addition reduces nitrogen (N) leaching
in soil, but little information is available about its effects on N leaching and bacterial …