Machine learning and computational chemistry to improve biochar fertilizers: a review

AI Osman, Y Zhang, ZY Lai, AK Rashwan… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Traditional fertilizers are highly inefficient, with a major loss of nutrients and associated
pollution. Alternatively, biochar loaded with phosphorous is a sustainable fertilizer that …

Commercial organomineral fertilizer produced through granulation of a blend of monoammonium phosphate and pulp and paper industry waste post-composting

H de Araujo Sobreira, MV Ferreira, AM de Faria… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates a commercial granular organomineral fertilizer (GOF) produced by
physically mixing landfill paper and cellulose industry waste composted over a long period …

Magnesium-enriched poultry manure enhances phosphorus bioavailability in biochars

A do Amaral Leite, LCA Melo, LCC Hurtarte, L Zuin… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Pyrolysis of calcium-rich feedstock (eg, poultry manure) generates semi-crystalline and
crystalline phosphorus (P) species, compromising its short-term availability to plants …

Effect of different calcium salts on phosphorus availability and immobilization of heavy metals in municipal sludge derived biochar

Q Zhao, W Guo, B Wang, X Zhang, J Li - Journal of Water Process …, 2024 - Elsevier
Transforming municipal sludge (MS) into biochar via co-pyrolysis with calcium salts
enhances phosphorus (P) recovery and reduces the risk of heavy metal contamination. In …

Novel slow-release NPK biochar-based fertilizers with acidulated apatite: Evaluation of the fertilization value in a short-term experiment

EG de Morais, CA Silva - Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Compared with mineral fertilizers, the use efficiency of nitrogen (N), phosphorus
(P), and potassium (K) from organomineral matrices increases as biochar is mixed with …

Biochar-boron composites: synthesis, properties and agronomic effectiveness for eucalyptus seedlings

L Chisté, LCA Melo, K Jindo, CA Silva - Chemical and Biological …, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Boron (B) is critical for plant growth, yet its movement in soil is often hindered by
leaching and adsorption, leading to deficiencies. Tackling these issues is essential for …

Tillage practices and liming: comparative study of soil properties and forage corn production

JA Ocaña-Reyes, M Gutiérrez, R Paredes-Espinosa… - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
Tillage conservation practices (CA), traditional agriculture (TA), and liming influence soil
properties and crop yield. However, it is essential to demonstrate which tillage and liming …

Empirical Correlation between Electrical Conductivity and Nitrogen Content in Biochar as Influenced by Pyrolysis Temperature

EG Morais, CA Silva, S Gao, LCA Melo, BC Lago… - Nitrogen, 2024 - mdpi.com
Much progress has been made in understanding the conditions of biochar production
related to biochar properties and carbon (C). Still, very little knowledge has been gained …

PLS Regression Coupled with FTIR Analysis as a Fast Tool to Assess Properties and Nutrient Pools of Biochar-Based Fertilizers

EG de Morais, CA Silva - … in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Biochar-based fertilizers (BBFs) agronomic performance depends on its nutrient pools,
electrical conductivity (EC) and pH, conventionally assessed by laboratory classical wet …