Bioresources and Bioprocessing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: July 3, 2024
Abstract
Integrating
innovation
and
environmental
responsibility
has
become
important
in
pursuing
sustainable
industrial
practices
the
contemporary
world.
These
twin
imperatives
have
stimulated
research
into
developing
methods
that
optimize
processes,
enhancing
efficiency
effectiveness
while
mitigating
undesirable
ecological
impacts.
This
objective
is
exemplified
by
emergence
of
biochar
derived
from
thermo-chemical
transformation
biomass.
review
examines
production
their
potential
applications
across
various
aspects
iron
steel
industries
(ISI).
The
technical,
economic,
implications
integrating
ISI
were
explored.
Slow
pyrolysis
hydrothermal
carbonization
are
most
efficient
for
higher
yield
(25–90%).
Biochar
several
advantages-
heating
value
(30–32
MJ/kg),
more
porosity
(58.22%),
significantly
larger
surface
area
(113
m
2
/g)
compared
to
coal
coke.
However,
presence
often
reduces
fluidity
a
coal-biochar
mixture.
findings
highlighted
implementation
come
with
costs,
primarily
due
expense
substitute
fuels
traditional
fossil
fuels.
economic
viability
societal
desirability
highly
uncertain
vary
based
on
factors
such
as
location,
feedstock
type,
scale,
pricing,
among
others.
Furthermore,
biomass
supply
chain
another
factor
which
determines
its
large
scale
implementation.
Despite
these
challenges,
there
opportunities
reduce
emissions
BF-BOF
operations
utilizing
technologies.
Overall,
present
study
explored
diverse
aiming
contribute
ongoing
manufacturing
practices,
underscoring
significance
shaping
environmentally
conscious
future.
Resources,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 19 - 19
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
This
article
presents
a
structured
approach
to
the
implementation
of
diversification
in
energy
sector
during
transition,
accompanied
by
crisis
phenomena
economy.
On
basis
study
unique
features
electric
power
industry,
it
is
proved
that
an
effective
tool
ensuring
sustainable
operation
and
development
course
transformation.
The
specific
directions
achieve
technical,
environmental
economic
results
are
considered.
authors
demonstrate
can
manifest
itself
different
forms:
as
way
implement
systematic
transition
management,
complex
set
organizational
technical
changes
institutional
mechanism
support
innovations.
Tools
for
managing
have
been
identified.
In
particular,
experience
implementing
systems
integrated
planning
resources
systematized,
representing
legal
procedures
contribute
minimizing
public
costs
services
consumers.
key
provisions
structural
maneuver
formulated.
These
include
diversification,
consisting
certain
increase
market
share
thermal
plants,
structure
generation
capacities
renewable
sources
order
compensate
their
increased
production
costs,
nuclear
plants
under
advanced
development.
advantages
limitations
developed
principles
context
global
discussed.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(6), P. 3159 - 3244
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
Abstract
Traditional
fertilizers
are
highly
inefficient,
with
a
major
loss
of
nutrients
and
associated
pollution.
Alternatively,
biochar
loaded
phosphorous
is
sustainable
fertilizer
that
improves
soil
structure,
stores
carbon
in
soils,
provides
plant
the
long
run,
yet
most
biochars
not
optimal
because
mechanisms
ruling
properties
poorly
known.
This
issue
can
be
solved
by
recent
developments
machine
learning
computational
chemistry.
Here
we
review
phosphorus-loaded
emphasis
on
chemistry,
learning,
organic
acids,
drawbacks
classical
fertilizers,
production,
phosphorus
loading,
release.
Modeling
techniques
allow
for
deciphering
influence
individual
variables
biochar,
employing
various
supervised
models
tailored
to
different
types.
Computational
chemistry
knowledge
factors
control
binding,
e.g.,
type
compound,
constituents,
mineral
surfaces,
binding
motifs,
water,
solution
pH,
redox
potential.
Phosphorus
release
from
controlled
coexisting
anions,
adsorbent
dosage,
initial
concentration,
temperature.
Pyrolysis
temperatures
below
600
°C
enhance
functional
group
retention,
while
450
increase
plant-available
phosphorus.
Lower
pH
values
promote
release,
higher
hinder
it.
Physical
modifications,
such
as
increasing
surface
area
pore
volume,
maximize
adsorption
capacity
biochar.
Furthermore,
acid
affects
low
molecular
weight
acids
being
advantageous
utilization.
Lastly,
biochar-based
2–4
times
slower
than
conventional
fertilizers.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(1), P. 71 - 104
Published: Nov. 4, 2023
Abstract
The
rapid
growth
of
global
industrialization
and
urbanization
has
led
to
the
excessive
use
non-renewable
energy
sources
alarming
release
greenhouse
gases
within
construction
industry.
In
response,
adopting
sustainable
environmentally
friendly
building
materials
emerged
as
a
vital
solution
for
achieving
international
development
goals
set
by
United
Nations.
This
review
discusses
potential
benefits
incorporating
biochar-based
bricks
insulation
materials,
focusing
on
their
preparation
methods,
material
properties,
emission
reduction
capabilities,
effectiveness
in
reducing
carbon
emissions,
enhancing
thermal
insulation,
promising
economic
prospects.
major
points
are:
(1)
Biochar-based
offer
significant
footprint
buildings
properties.
(2)
With
conductivity
ranging
from
0.08
0.2
W/(m·K),
biochar
contribute
reduced
consumption
gas
emissions.
(3)
Replacing
one
ton
cement
with
brick
production
can
substantially
reduce
1351–1505
kg
CO
2
-eq
over
entire
life
cycle.
(4)
Using
part
concrete
saves
about
59–65
dioxide
per
while
offering
clear
benefits.
Although
is
comparatively
more
expensive
than
traditional
like
fiberglass
foam,
its
energy-saving
advantages
balance
extra
cost.
(5)
Biochar
derived
organic
waste,
contributing
improved
recyclability,
environmental
sustainability,
cost-effectiveness.
Bioresources and Bioprocessing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: July 3, 2024
Abstract
Integrating
innovation
and
environmental
responsibility
has
become
important
in
pursuing
sustainable
industrial
practices
the
contemporary
world.
These
twin
imperatives
have
stimulated
research
into
developing
methods
that
optimize
processes,
enhancing
efficiency
effectiveness
while
mitigating
undesirable
ecological
impacts.
This
objective
is
exemplified
by
emergence
of
biochar
derived
from
thermo-chemical
transformation
biomass.
review
examines
production
their
potential
applications
across
various
aspects
iron
steel
industries
(ISI).
The
technical,
economic,
implications
integrating
ISI
were
explored.
Slow
pyrolysis
hydrothermal
carbonization
are
most
efficient
for
higher
yield
(25–90%).
Biochar
several
advantages-
heating
value
(30–32
MJ/kg),
more
porosity
(58.22%),
significantly
larger
surface
area
(113
m
2
/g)
compared
to
coal
coke.
However,
presence
often
reduces
fluidity
a
coal-biochar
mixture.
findings
highlighted
implementation
come
with
costs,
primarily
due
expense
substitute
fuels
traditional
fossil
fuels.
economic
viability
societal
desirability
highly
uncertain
vary
based
on
factors
such
as
location,
feedstock
type,
scale,
pricing,
among
others.
Furthermore,
biomass
supply
chain
another
factor
which
determines
its
large
scale
implementation.
Despite
these
challenges,
there
opportunities
reduce
emissions
BF-BOF
operations
utilizing
technologies.
Overall,
present
study
explored
diverse
aiming
contribute
ongoing
manufacturing
practices,
underscoring
significance
shaping
environmentally
conscious
future.
