Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
47(23), P. 2275 - 2330
Published: Dec. 2, 2017
Biochar
is
a
carbon-rich
by-product
of
the
thermal
conversion
organic
feedstocks
and
primarily
used
as
soil
amendment.
Identification
quantification
biochar
properties
are
important
to
ensure
optimal
outcomes
for
agricultural
or
environmental
applications.
Advanced
spectroscopic
techniques
have
recently
been
adopted
in
characterization.
However,
characterization
approaches
rely
entirely
on
user's
choice
accessibility
new
technology.
The
selection
proper
methods
vital
accurately
consistently
assess
properties.
This
review
critically
evaluates
current
proximate,
ultimate,
physicochemical,
surface
structural
analyses,
various
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
47(23), P. 2275 - 2330
Published: Dec. 2, 2017
Biochar
is
a
carbon-rich
by-product
of
the
thermal
conversion
organic
feedstocks
and
primarily
used
as
soil
amendment.
Identification
quantification
biochar
properties
are
important
to
ensure
optimal
outcomes
for
agricultural
or
environmental
applications.
Advanced
spectroscopic
techniques
have
recently
been
adopted
in
characterization.
However,
characterization
approaches
rely
entirely
on
user's
choice
accessibility
new
technology.
The
selection
proper
methods
vital
accurately
consistently
assess
properties.
This
review
critically
evaluates
current
proximate,
ultimate,
physicochemical,
surface
structural
analyses,
various