Biomass and Bioenergy,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
119, P. 346 - 353
Published: Oct. 11, 2018
Addition
of
biochar
into
a
soil
changes
its
water
retention
properties
by
modifying
textural
and
structural
properties.
In
addition,
internal
micrometer-scale
porosity
that
is
able
to
directly
store
readily
plant
available
affects
This
study
shows
how
precise
knowledge
the
pore
size
distribution
can
deepen
understanding
biochar-water
interactions
in
soils.
The
willow
was
quantitatively
qualitatively
characterized
using
X-ray
tomography,
3D
image
analysis
Helium
ion
microscopy.
effect
application
on
clay
studied
conventional
curve
approach.
results
indicate
pores
biochar,
with
sizes
at
50
10
μm
(equivalent
diameter),
increased
amount
water.
After
were
detected
regimes
5–10
25
μm,
i.e.
multiplied
factor
0.5.
does
not
predict
(1:1
compatibility)
observed
moisture
characteristics.
It
likely
chemistry
morphology
affect
via
e.g.
surface
roughness
contact
angle.
induced
structure
texture
affected
However,
approach
presented
an
attractive
pathway
more
generalized
why
Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100409 - 100409
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
world
is
currently
facing
significant
challenges
in
reducing
the
concentration
of
atmospheric
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
through
scientific
methods,
primarily
by
sequestering
CO2
soil.
Biochar
a
kind
charcoal
that
composed
carbon,
hydrogen,
and
oxygen.
Due
to
its
aromatic
content,
biochar
can
persist
environment
for
an
extended
period
absorb
greenhouse
gases
(GHG).
Each
year,
effectively
captures
estimated
amount
ranging
from
1
35
gigatons
(GtCO2)
78
477
GtCO2
over
this
century.
helps
mitigate
climate
change
soil
periods
consequently
GHG
emissions.
This
enhances
fertility,
water
retention
capacity,
nutrient
circulation,
which
promote
higher
crop
yields.
Biochar's
by-products
be
harvested
used
as
renewable
energy
source.
Besides,
integration
effective
waste
management
strategies
organic
disposal.
also
efficient
purification
element
favors
action.
Through
application
alteration
employed
establish
credits,
methods
reduce
emissions
acceptable
level.
unique
properties,
wide-spread
applicability,
cost-effectiveness,
trustworthy
development
prospects
demonstrate
great
potential
towards
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDG).
review
discusses
diverse
applications,
social
technical
impacts
global
cycle
sustainable
goals.
Biochar,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: June 21, 2024
Abstract
Biochar,
a
carbon-rich
material
produced
from
biomass
waste
through
thermal
conversion,
holds
great
environmental
promise.
This
article
offers
comprehensive
overview
of
the
various
feedstocks
used
in
biochar
production,
different
types
degradation
processes,
characterization,
properties,
modifications
to
engineered
materials,
and
their
applications
environment.
The
quality
biochar,
including
surface
area,
pore
size
volume,
functional
group
formation,
is
significantly
influenced
by
specific
conditions
under
which
conversion
takes
place.
Each
diverse
processes
employed
produce
yields
distinct
set
properties
final
product.
In
recent
years,
has
gained
widespread
recognition
utilization
fields
such
as
wastewater
treatment,
carbon
sequestration,
reduction
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
biogas
catalysis
biofuel
industries,
construction,
soil
enhancement.
summary,
promising
mitigation
tool
achieve
sustainable
addition
its
benefits,
application
presents
several
challenges,
selection
feedstocks,
methods
biochar.
current
review
summarizes
factors
that
could
lead
significant
advancements
future
applications.
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Biomass and Bioenergy,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
119, P. 346 - 353
Published: Oct. 11, 2018
Addition
of
biochar
into
a
soil
changes
its
water
retention
properties
by
modifying
textural
and
structural
properties.
In
addition,
internal
micrometer-scale
porosity
that
is
able
to
directly
store
readily
plant
available
affects
This
study
shows
how
precise
knowledge
the
pore
size
distribution
can
deepen
understanding
biochar-water
interactions
in
soils.
The
willow
was
quantitatively
qualitatively
characterized
using
X-ray
tomography,
3D
image
analysis
Helium
ion
microscopy.
effect
application
on
clay
studied
conventional
curve
approach.
results
indicate
pores
biochar,
with
sizes
at
50
10
μm
(equivalent
diameter),
increased
amount
water.
After
were
detected
regimes
5–10
25
μm,
i.e.
multiplied
factor
0.5.
does
not
predict
(1:1
compatibility)
observed
moisture
characteristics.
It
likely
chemistry
morphology
affect
via
e.g.
surface
roughness
contact
angle.
induced
structure
texture
affected
However,
approach
presented
an
attractive
pathway
more
generalized
why
