Phosphorus (P) availability is usually low in soils around the globe. Most soils have a
deficiency of available P; if they are not fertilized, they will not be able to satisfy the P …

The waste-to-wealth concept aims to promote a future sustainable lifestyle where waste
valorization is seen not only for its intrinsic benefits to the environment but also to develop …

The element silicon (Si) is required for the growth of silicified organisms in marine
environments, such as diatoms. These organisms consume vast amounts of Si together with …

Biochars are increasingly recognized as environmentally friendly and cheap remediation
agents for soil pollution. The roles of silicon in biochars and interactions between silicon and …

Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, silicon (Si) has been found in significant
concentrations in plants. Despite the abundant literature which demonstrates its benefits in …

Rice husk (RH) is an abundant and sustainable waste biomass. Silica-rich RH can be
converted to biofuels (eg, bio-oil, vapors) and biochars simultaneously via thermochemical …

Although silicon (Si) is ubiquitous in soil and plant, evidence is still lacking that Si is
essential for higher plants. However, it has been well documented that Si is beneficial for …

Phosphorus availability in soils is an important parameter influencing primary production in
terrestrial ecosystems. Phosphorus limitation exists in many soils since a high proportion of …

Silicon (Si) is the second‐most abundant element in the earth's crust. In the pedosphere,
however, huge spans of Si contents occur mainly caused by Si redistribution in soil profiles …

Of course such a book as we propose here is not the product of just two people working
together, although the experience has been a great pleasure for us. We would like to thank …