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 …
Enhancing plant N uptake with biochar-based fertilizers: limitation of sorption and prospects
Background Biochar-based fertilizer products (BCF) have been reported to increase both
crop yield and N-use efficiency. Such positive effects are often assumed to result from the …
crop yield and N-use efficiency. Such positive effects are often assumed to result from the …
Co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and organic fractions of municipal solid waste: Synergistic effects on biochar properties and the environmental risk of heavy metals
The introduction of heavy metal-free biomass into the sewage sludge (SS) pyrolysis can
effectively improve the biochar properties and reduce the bioavailability and toxicity of heavy …
effectively improve the biochar properties and reduce the bioavailability and toxicity of heavy …
Herbal plants-and rice straw-derived biochars reduced metal mobilization in fishpond sediments and improved their potential as fertilizers
Fishpond sediments are rich in organic carbon and nutrients; thus, they can be used as
potential fertilizers and soil conditioners. However, sediments can be contaminated with …
potential fertilizers and soil conditioners. However, sediments can be contaminated with …
Biochar-fertilizer interaction modifies N-sorption, enzyme activities and microbial functional abundance regulating nitrogen retention in rhizosphere soil
MM Ibrahim, C Tong, K Hu, B Zhou, S Xing… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
The impact of the excessive use of N fertilizer remains an environmental problem of global
concern. The effect of biochar on soil N retention is still unclear, and knowledge on how a …
concern. The effect of biochar on soil N retention is still unclear, and knowledge on how a …
[HTML][HTML] Long-term effects of softwood biochar on soil physical properties, greenhouse gas emissions and crop nutrient uptake in two contrasting boreal soils
S Kalu, A Simojoki, K Karhu, P Tammeorg - Agriculture, Ecosystems & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Biochars (BC) have tremendous potential in mitigating climate change, and offer various
agricultural and environmental benefits. However, there is limited information about the long …
agricultural and environmental benefits. However, there is limited information about the long …
Current controversies on mechanisms controlling soil carbon storage: implications for interactions with practitioners and policy-makers. A review
There is currently an intense debate about the potential for additional organic carbon
storage in soil, the strategies by which it may be accomplished and what the actual benefits …
storage in soil, the strategies by which it may be accomplished and what the actual benefits …
A quantitative understanding of the role of co-composted biochar in plant growth using meta-analysis
The combined use of biochar and compost as a soil amendment presents benefits to crops
and nutrient cycling. Although there are literature reviews regarding biochar and biochar …
and nutrient cycling. Although there are literature reviews regarding biochar and biochar …
Carbon-based slow-release fertilizers for efficient nutrient management: synthesis, applications, and future research needs
In modern agriculture, fertilizers are the most significant prerequisite to ensure sustainable
crop production, and the intervention of chemical fertilizers has markedly increased crop …
crop production, and the intervention of chemical fertilizers has markedly increased crop …
Benefits and limitations of biochar for climate-smart agriculture: a review and case study from China
Biochar has gained significant attention in agricultural and environmental research over the
last two decades. This comprehensive review evaluates the effects of biochar on soil organic …
last two decades. This comprehensive review evaluates the effects of biochar on soil organic …