Biochar is a carbonaceous material produced by thermal treatment, eg, pyrolysis, of biomass
in oxygen-deficient or oxygen-free environment. Nitrogen containing functional groups of …

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 …

The added value of biochar when applied along with fertilizers, beyond that of the fertilizers
themselves, has not been summarized. Focusing on direct comparisons between biochar …

As an alternative to activated carbon, biochar has been considered for removal of organic
micropollutants from water and wastewater via adsorption. This review elaborates on the …

More than two thirds of global nitrous oxide (N 2 O) emissions originate from soil, mainly
associated with the extensive use of nitrogen (N) fertilizers in agriculture. Although the …

Interest in biochar stems from its potential agronomic benefits and carbon sequestration
ability. Biochar application alters soil nitrogen (N) dynamics. This review establishes …

Soil contamination with heavy metals has become a global concern because of its adverse
effects on ecosystem health and food security. Soil amendments including biochar can …

In this chapter, a biochar classifi cation system related to its use as a soil amendment is
proposed. This document builds upon previous work: Standardized product defi nition and …

Ever increasing volumes of biosolids (treated sewage sludge) are being produced by
municipal wastewater facilities. This is a consequence of the continued expansion of urban …

The poultry industry produces abundant quantities of nutrient-rich litter, much of which is
composted before use as a soil amendment. However, a large proportion of nitrogen (N) in …