Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(11), P. 8700 - 8700
Published: May 27, 2023
Biochar
is
known
as
a
well-developed
porous
carbonaceous
material
with
multifunctional
abilities
that
can
enhance
the
physical
properties
of
soils.
However,
lack
certainty
about
consequences
biochar
application
to
soils
has
limited
its
acceptability.
Application
lead
series
changes
in
functions
soil,
which
are
crucial
both
agricultural
and
environmental
management.
The
type
feedstock,
pyrolysis
conditions,
size
particles,
rate
amendments
responsible
for
effectiveness.
Concurrently,
characteristics
such
particle-size
distribution,
intensify
impacts.
Beside
attributes,
chemical
components
interactions
between
soil
interface
may
play
an
important
role.
properties,
value
electrical
conductivity,
pH
zeta
potential,
remarkable
parameters
hydrophysical
behavior.
summary
proposes
great
contribution
In
enhancing
definite
range
aggregation
formation,
reduction
compaction
shear
strength
frequency
and/or
intensity,
improvement
microorganisms
activity,
abundance.
Simultaneously,
plays
devastating
role
by
filling
pores,
blocking
water
flow
pathways,
inhibiting
macro
fauna
growth.
Particle
major
factor,
surface
functional
groups
minor
affect
performance
improving
amended
increment
dosage
not
promising
Therefore,
it
necessary
find
balance
consumption
promotion
soil-water
dynamic.
This
review
provides
overview
fastidious
perspectives
on
how
achieve
efficient
sustainable
use
properties.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 1206 - 1206
Published: Jan. 9, 2023
The
global
exponential
rise
in
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions
over
the
last
few
decades
has
triggered
an
urgent
need
to
contextualize
low-cost
and
evergreen
technologies
for
restraining
GHG
production
enhancing
soil
carbon
sink.
GHGs
can
be
mitigated
via
incorporating
biochar
into
matrix
sequestrate
mineralized
a
stable
form
upon
organic
matter
decomposition
soil.
However,
efficiency
of
using
offset
from
terrestrial
ecosystems
is
still
debatable.
Moreover,
literature,
shows
high
functionality
short-term
laboratory
studies,
but
it
minimal
or
negative
impacts
field-scale
experiments,
leading
conflicting
results.
This
paper
synthesizes
information
on
ability
mitigate
dioxide
(CO2),
nitrous
oxide
(N2O),
methane
(CH4)
biomass,
with
emphasis
cropland
soils.
feedstock
type,
pyrolysis
temperature,
application
rate
factors
showed
significant
effects
controlling
effectiveness
emissions.
Our
study
demonstrates
that
biochar,
taken
as
whole,
seen
powerful
easy-to-use
tool
halting
rising
tide
Nonetheless,
future
research
should
focus
(i)
identifying
other
indirect
related
physicochemical
characters
(such
pH/EH
CaCO3
contents)
may
control
(ii)
fabricating
aged
biochars
low
nitrogen
footprints,
(iii)
functionalizing
biologically
activated
suppress
CO2,
CH4,
N2O
Overall,
our
paradoxical
findings
highlight
functionalize
modern
capacity
abate
locking
up
their
release
carbonaceous
lattice
biochar.
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.
