Biochar,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: May 29, 2023
Abstract
Root-knot
nematodes
(RKNs)
are
obligate
endoparasites
that
feed
on
their
host
plants
to
complete
its
life
cycle,
representing
a
major
threat
agriculture
and
economy
worldwide.
The
development
of
new
management
strategies
becomes
essential
as
effective
chemical
nematicides
progressively
being
restricted.
Hence,
we
analysed
grape
pomace-derived
biochars,
pyrolysed
at
350
°C
(BC350)
700
(BC700),
focusing
potential
for
RKN
control.
thermal
treatment
pomace
caused
an
increase
in
the
concentration
carbon
plant
macro-
micronutrients,
which
were
largely
present
water-soluble
form.
Synchrotron
radiation-based
Fourier
transform
infrared
microspectroscopy
data
showed
general
loss
carboxylic
functional
groups
during
pyrolysis,
partially
contributing
alkalinisation
both
mostly
BC700.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
coupled
with
energy-dispersive
X-ray
spectroscopy
analysis
revealed
highly
porous
structure
filled
different
crystals
composed
elements
such
K,
Ca,
Mg,
P,
Si
or
Al,
could
be
suitable
environment
growth
microorganisms.
Biochar-derived
aqueous
extracts
phytotoxicity
tomato
seedlings
high
concentrations,
disappeared
upon
dilution,
but
no
toxic
effect
was
observed
nematode’s
infective
stage.
However,
reproductive
traits
Meloidogyne
javanica
population
significantly
reduced
(i.e.
egg
masses
eggs
per
plant)
washed-biochar-treated
soil
pots
(0.75%;
BC350W).
Therefore,
large
amount
waste
generated
after
wine
production
can
transformed
into
valuable
product
biochar,
RKNs
control,
thus
reducing
problem
circular
economy.
Graphical
abstract
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 1330 - 1330
Published: Jan. 27, 2021
The
exercise
of
biochar
in
agribusiness
has
increased
proportionally
recent
years.
It
been
indicated
that
application
could
strengthen
soil
fertility
benefits,
such
as
improvement
microbial
activity,
abatement
bulk
density,
amelioration
nutrient
and
water-holding
capacity
immutability
organic
matter.
Additionally,
amendment
also
improve
availability
phosphorus
nitrogen
different
types
soil.
Most
interestingly,
the
locally
available
wastes
are
pyrolyzed
to
relationship
among
plants,
environment.
This
can
be
higher
importance
small-scale
farming,
produced
utilized
farms
for
crop
productivity.
Thus,
a
potential
help
achieving
sustainable
agriculture
However,
before
mainstream
formulation
renowned
use,
several
challenges
must
taken
into
consideration,
beneficial
impacts
use
seem
highly
appealing.
review
is
based
on
confined
knowledge
from
field-,
laboratory-
greenhouse-based
studies.
well
known
properties
vary
with
feedstock,
pyrolysis
temperature
(300,
350,
400,
500,
600
°C)
methodology
preparation.
high
concern
further
investigate
negative
consequences:
hydrophobicity;
large
scale
farmland;
production
cost,
primarily
energy
demand;
environmental
threat,
affordability
feedstock.
Nonetheless,
current
literature
reflects
significant
agroecosystem
order
tackle
threats
observed
(crop
fertility)
environment
(reducing
greenhouse
gas
emission).
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 561 - 561
Published: Feb. 15, 2023
The
exponential
growth
of
agricultural
output
is
a
result
the
increasing
world
population.
Agro-wastes
are
now
acknowledged
as
an
alternative
material
for
manufacture
renewable,
inexpensive,
and
sustainable
bio-composite-based
products.
Huge
amounts
produce
often
lost
owing
to
lack
processing
facilities
or
storage
space.
Agriculture
wastes
contain
significant
concentration
carbohydrates
well
various
multifunctional
groups
organic
substances,
such
polymeric
proteins.
Interestingly,
nanotechnology
provides
better
potential
transform
easily
into
valuable
cost-effective
products,
removing
need
utilize
noxious
chemicals,
which
can
create
variety
health
environmental
difficulties.
Recently,
there
has
been
increase
in
interest
eco-friendly
nanomaterial
(NM)
production
techniques
that
extracts
generated
from
waste.
Such
nanoparticles
(NPs)
have
extensively
studied
numerous
uses,
including
antibacterial
agents,
water
purification,
breakdown
industrial
colours,
many
others.
Consequently,
purpose
this
review
investigate
different
sources,
characteristics,
nano-management
agro-waste;
NMs
derived
their
possible
applications.
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(19), P. 23293 - 23318
Published: July 4, 2023
Abstract
The
preparation
of
biochar
(BC)
as
a
useful
substance
generated
from
biomass
valorization
via
pyrolysis
has
attracted
much
attention
in
recent
years.
Moreover,
widespread
worries
about
water
pollution
and
the
issues
brought
on
by
producing
releasing
massive
volumes
industrial
effluents
have
sparked
research
initiatives
to
examine
practical
affordable
solutions
these
problems.
Dyes,
heavy
metals,
pharmaceutical
compounds
are
main
hazardous
pollutants
wastewater.
As
result,
(BC)/biochar
(BC)-based
nanocomposites
been
presented
potential
alternative
handle
wastewater
with
both
adsorption
photocatalytic
degradation
processes.
Such
nanocomposite
materials
benefit
synergistic
effect
photocatalysis
attain
improved
removal
Therefore,
this
review
aims
describe
different
methods
for
biochar-based
nanocomposites.
Furthermore,
differences
between
processes
discussed.
BC-based
emerged
promising
adsorbents
photocatalysts
treatment
applications.
To
maximize
efficiency
processes,
an
overview
parameters
affecting
is
reviewed,
where
dose,
initial
pollutant
concentration,
pH,
temperature,
time,
presence
anions,
recycling
discovered
significant
impact
their
performance.
Finally,
future
recommendations
directions
provided
help
shape
applications
This
offers
comprehensive
evaluation
use
new
environmental
material
capable
removing
Graphical
Hydrological Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
39(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Although
being
a
viable
substrate
to
reduce
soil
erosion,
the
effects
of
biochar
from
solid
waste
olive
oil
mills
(OMSW
biochar)
on
detachment
capacity
in
rills
(
D
c
)
has
never
been
explored.
Furthermore,
no
equations
have
proposed
predict
important
parameters
(soil
erodibility
factor,
K
r
,
shear
stress,
τ
and
its
critical
value,
for
rills)
this
hydrological
process
treated
soils.
This
study
was
conducted
agro‐forest
sites
Northern
Iran
evaluate
key
properties
soils–organic
carbon
(OC),
aggregate
stability
(MWD),
bulk
density
(BD)
exchange
(CEC)—treated
with
OMSW
comparison
untreated
through
flume
experiments.
Moreover,
regression
models
were
developed
both
Compared
soil,
application
noticeably
increased
OC
(+85%),
MWD
(+51%)
CEC
(+101%),
reduced
BD
(−11%)
(−31%).
The
correlation
analysis
revealed
significant
but
not
high
associations
between
physical
one
hand,
rills,
other
hand.
Overall,
treatment
impacted
soils
severe
extent.
Treated
discriminated
into
two
distinct
groups
by
principal
component
agglomerative
hierarchical
cluster
analysis.
linear
interpolating
estimated
accuracy
2
>
0.74,
p
<
0.05).
best
prediction
given
power
applied
stream
0.78,
multiple
equation
estimate
water
flow
rate
slope
also
very
accurate
0.95
NSE,
coefficient
Nash
Sutcliffe,
0.89).
These
results
help
land
managers
hydrologists
control
rill
long
steep
hillslopes
against
risk
erosion.
