Biochar additions alter phosphorus and nitrogen availability in agricultural ecosystems: A meta-analysis

S Gao, TH DeLuca, CC Cleveland - Science of the Total Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
Biochar is a carbon (C) rich product of thermochemical conversion of organic material that is
used as a soil amendment due to its resistance to decomposition and its influence on …

Effects of biochar on soil available inorganic nitrogen: a review and meta-analysis

TTN Nguyen, CY Xu, I Tahmasbian, R Che, Z Xu… - Geoderma, 2017 - Elsevier
The interaction between biochar and soil changes nitrogen (N) dynamics in different
ecosystems. Although multiple studies have reported influences of biochar on soil inorganic …

Recent trends in biochar production methods and its application as a soil health conditioner: a review

JW Gabhane, VP Bhange, PD Patil, ST Bankar… - SN Applied …, 2020 - Springer
Interest in biochar production from organic waste has been growing in recent years due to its
broad applicability, availability, and smoother production. Biochar production techniques are …

Biochemical cycling of nitrogen and phosphorus in biochar-amended soils

S Gul, JK Whalen - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2016 - Elsevier
There is global interest in understanding the prospects for biochar application to agricultural
soils. If biochar enhances the availability of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) to crops, this …

Biochar for crop production: potential benefits and risks

M Hussain, M Farooq, A Nawaz, AM Al-Sadi… - Journal of Soils and …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose Biochar, the by-product of thermal decomposition of organic materials in an oxygen-
limited environment, is increasingly being investigated due to its potential benefits for soil …

Biochar-based water treatment systems as a potential low-cost and sustainable technology for clean water provision

W Gwenzi, N Chaukura, C Noubactep… - Journal of environmental …, 2017 - Elsevier
Approximately 600 million people lack access to safe drinking water, hence achieving
Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Ensure availability and sustainable management of water …

Biochar and its effects on plant productivity and nutrient cycling: a meta‐analysis

LA Biederman, WS Harpole - GCB bioenergy, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Biochar is a carbon‐rich coproduct resulting from pyrolyzing biomass. When applied to the
soil it resists decomposition, effectively sequestering the applied carbon and mitigating …

Biochar effects on soil biota–a review

J Lehmann, MC Rillig, J Thies, CA Masiello… - Soil biology and …, 2011 - Elsevier
Soil amendment with biochar is evaluated globally as a means to improve soil fertility and to
mitigate climate change. However, the effects of biochar on soil biota have received much …

Biochar as an exceptional bioresource for energy, agronomy, carbon sequestration, activated carbon and specialty materials

S Nanda, AK Dalai, F Berruti, JA Kozinski - Waste and Biomass …, 2016 - Springer
Biofuels and biomaterials are gaining increased attention because of their ecofriendly
nature and renewable precursors. Biochar is a recalcitrant carbonaceous product obtained …

Influence of rice husk biochar and inorganic fertilizer on soil nutrients availability and rain-fed rice yield in two contrasting soils

SO Oladele, AJ Adeyemo, MA Awodun - Geoderma, 2019 - Elsevier
The co-application of biochar and inorganic N fertilizer has been shown to be a sustainable
and environmental friendly technology for the improvement of soil fertility and crop yield …