The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
917, P. 170168 - 170168
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
The
European
Union
is
among
the
top
wheat
producers
in
world,
but
its
productivity
relies
on
adequate
soil
fertilisation.
Biofertilisers,
either
alone
or
combination
with
biochar,
can
be
a
preferable
alternative
to
chemical
fertilisers.
However,
addition
of
biofertilisers,
specifically
plant
growth
promoting
microbes
(PGPM),
could
modify
grain
composition,
and/or
deteriorate
composition.
In
this
study,
two
cultivars
Triticum
aestivum
(Bramante)
and
T.
durum
(Svevo)
were
cultivated
open
fields
for
consecutive
years
presence
commercial
PGPM
mix
supplied
biochar.
An
in-depth
analysis
was
conducted
by
collecting
physiological
agronomic
data
throughout
period.
effects
biochar
investigated
detail;
specifically,
chemistry
rhizosphere
microbial
composition
characterized,
along
treatment
seed
storage
proteins.
results
demonstrated
that
consortia
combination,
did
not
rhizospheric
community;
however,
it
increased
yield,
especially
cultivar
Svevo
(increase
6.8
%–13.6
%),
even
though
factors
driving
most
variations
associated
both
climate
cultivar.
total
gluten
content
flours
affected,
whereas
main
effect
treatments
variation
gliadins
low-molecular-weight-glutenin
subunits
when
treated
This
suggested
improved
quality,
regarding
viscoelastic
properties
dough,
filling
period
occurred
dry
climate.
indicate
application
biofertilizers
may
aid
effective
management
sustainable
cultivation,
support
environmental
health
without
altering
biodiversity
resident
microbiome.
Waste Management Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(4), P. 1 - 14
Published: July 29, 2023
Over
the
years,
promising
results
have
been
demonstrated
using
various
biomass-based
adsorbents
for
treatment
of
wastewater.
However,
circular
economy
prospect
these
has
grossly
neglected.
This
mini-review
provides
an
inclusive
overview
applications
biomass-derived
biochar
in
wastewater
within
framework
a
economy.
The
application
contaminants
such
as
organic
pollutants,
heavy
metals,
nutrients,
and
leachates
were
highlighted.
It
further
discusses
adsorption
capacity
different
types
performance
evaluation
biochar-based
systems.
In
addition,
approach
construction
industry,
refinery
sector,
sustainable
agricultural
practices
discussed.
What's
more?
machine
learning
study
was
briefly
Furthermore,
review
examines
environmental
economic
considerations
associated
with
utilization
toward
achieving
eco-friendliness
sustainability.
Finally,
research
gaps
identified
future
development.
Case Studies in Construction Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. e02859 - e02859
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
The
utilisation
of
biochar
in
concrete
has
attracted
considerable
attention
due
to
its
potential
enhancing
the
properties
and
sustainability
this
construction
material.
This
in-depth
review
delves
into
various
aspects
biochar-concrete
composites.
It
commences
by
defining
exploring
production
methods,
physical
chemical
properties.
Additionally,
provides
an
overview
concrete,
emphasising
composition,
challenges
associated
with
traditional
methods.
incorporation
brings
forth
several
benefits,
such
as
improved
strength
durability,
enhanced
thermal
for
carbon
sequestration.
paper
examines
process
composites,
covering
like
selection,
mixing
techniques
quality
control
measures.
Furthermore,
are
evaluated,
considering
environmental
impact,
life
cycle
assessment,
footprint
reduction
economic
feasibility.
also
addresses
future
perspectives
along
opportunities
research
development.
comprehensive
presents
valuable
insights
properties,
serves
a
guide
further
advancements
realm
sustainable
construction.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(18), P. 13421 - 13421
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
The
climate
crisis
and
years
of
unsustainable
agricultural
practices
have
reduced
soil
fertility
crop
yield.
In
addition,
lands
contribute
more
than
10%
greenhouse
gases
(GHGs).
These
concerns
can
be
addressed
by
using
biochar
for
carbon
neutralization,
environmental
restoration,
management.
Biochar
has
a
role
in
nitrous
oxide
methane
gas
emission
mitigation
from
soil.
New
methods
are
needed
to
link
belowground
processes
functioning
multi-species
multi-cultivar
agroecosystems.
intricate
relationship
between
the
composition
microbial
communities,
along
with
its
impacts
on
functions
within
rhizosphere,
constitutes
highly
perplexing
elusive
subject
genomics.
present
review
discusses
how
mitigate
change,
enhance
sequestration,
support
productivity.
could
potential
solution
microplastics
heavy
metal
contamination.
Applying
biochar-based
microbiome
reduces
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs)
current
knowledge
perspectives
biochar–plant–microbial
interactions
sustainable
agriculture
ameliorating
adverse
effects
change
highlighted.
this
review,
holistic
approach
was
used
emphasize
utility
multiple
applications
positive
negative
promoting
functional
circular
economy.
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.
