Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 394 - 394
Published: Dec. 26, 2022
Biochar
is
a
product
that
has
been
of
interest
to
many
researchers
in
recent
years.
The
use
and
positive
effect
biochar
depend
on
its
properties,
which
turn
result
primarily
from
the
type
substrate
used
for
production
technical
parameters
pyrolysis
process
used.
From
point
view
sustainable
development,
agricultural
raw
materials,
such
as
sunflower
husks,
are
good
materials
synthesis.
research
aimed
determine
changing
(i.e.,
temperature,
heating
rate,
residence
time)
properties
obtained
husk
pellets.
pellets
were
heated
480
°C,
530
580
°C.
applied
rate
°C
was
4.00
7.38
°C·min−1,
it
4.42
8.15
°C·min−1
4.83
8.92
°C·min−1.
Determining
these
important
due
biochar,
e.g.,
processes
sorption
pollutants
water
soil
environment.
allowed
us
obtain
hydrophilic
with
porosity
range
10.11%
15.43%
specific
surface
area
0.93
m2·g−1
2.91
m2·g−1.
nature
makes
possible
them
removing
inorganic
polar
organic
pollutants.
presence
macropores
may
contribute
improvement
management
affect
assimilation
microelements
by
plants.
low
content
heavy
metals
does
not
pose
threat
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 2527 - 2527
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
Biochar
(BC)
properties
and
its
influences
within
agricultural
soil
health
environmental
ecosystems
largely
depend
on
feedstock,
residence
time
pyrolysis
conditions.
The
organic
inorganic
contaminants
from
can
be
removed
using
BC
as
an
adsorbent.
Additionally,
amendment
with
is
known
to
improve
overall
quality,
microbial
enzymatic
activities
carbon
content
nutrient
retention
availability.
Moreover,
one
of
the
great
impacts
capability
capture
nutrients
sequestrate
carbon.
physicochemical
biochar
could
affected
by
feedstocks
conditions
(temperature,
duration,
activation
method,
etc.).
This
review
paper
summarizes
recent
research
studies
composition
that
controls
presence
in
soil,
well
BCs
role
improving
fertility
sequestration,
which
has
not
been
reported
detail
yet.
main
finding
present
work
revealed
high
pyrolytic
temperatures
production
may
have
negative
phyto-availability
essential
nutrients.
Depending
feedstock
raw
material
process
used
for
producing
BC,
it
different
capacities
releasing
soil.
An
economically
feasible
method
newly
engineered
biochar,
more
controlled
C-based
materials,
suitable
agriculture
needs
developed.
Further
investigation
should
carried
out
optimize
procedure
application
local
farming
community
sustainable
agriculture.
Analytical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Biochar
(BC),
often
obtained
via
thermochemical
conversion
methods
of
biomass,
has
emerged
as
a
versatile
material
with
significant
potential
in
electrochemical
sensing
applications.
This
review
critically
examines
the
recent
advancements
development
BC-based
sensors
for
determination
pharmaceuticals,
pesticides,
heavy
metals,
phenolic
compounds,
and
microplastics.
have
promising
alternative
due
to
their
sustainability,
cost-effectiveness,
excellent
properties.
The
unique
physicochemical
properties
BC,
including
its
high
surface
area,
porosity,
functional
groups,
contribute
effectiveness
sensor
material.
begins
an
overview
synthesis
highlighting
activation
strategies
on
structural
Next,
functionalization
BC
integration
into
platforms
are
explored.
performance
is
evaluated
using
focusing
sensitivity,
selectivity,
detection
limits,
stability.
Future
directions
research
proposed,
emphasizing
need
further
optimization,
miniaturization,
portable
on-site
analytical
devices.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 1039 - 1039
Published: March 31, 2023
Biochar’s
underlying
biochemical
and
physiological
mechanisms
in
reducing
irrigation
salinity
stress
are
elusive.
This
paper
investigates
the
effects
of
two
types
biochar
(wood
poultry
biochar)
on
growth
physiology
tomato
seedlings
exposed
to
combined
drought
stress.
Two
biochar,
wood
(WB)
(PB),
were
added
soil
separately,
with
three
gradients
0,
100,
200
mmol/L
water
supply
conditions
full
(FI)
deficit
(DI).
Results
showed
that
addition
effectively
improved
root
potential
osmotic
plant
under
Biochar
application
also
mitigated
leaf
relative
content
by
9.86%
24.37%
stress,
respectively.
Furthermore,
decreased
abscisic
acid
concentrations
xylem
sap
altered
structure
increased
field
holding
capacity,
indirectly
increasing
supply.
While
use
efficiency
did
not
increase
significantly
after
application,
a
synergistic
seedling
consumption
occurred.
In
conclusion,
shows
promise
for
promoting
help
mitigate
adverse
impacts
physiology.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. e19831 - e19831
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Transforming
disposable
bamboo
chopstick
(DBC)
wastes
into
biochar
is
an
effective
way
to
achieve
waste-to-resource
conversion.
This
research
focused
on
the
elemental
and
chemical
composition
of
revealed
how
these
properties
affect
performance
in
real-world
applications,
particularly
with
respect
climate
change
mitigation.
aimed
at
examining
effect
pyrolysis
temperature
aromaticity,
polarity,
longevity
DBC
biochar.
The
feedstock
was
pyrolyzed
different
temperatures
400
°C,
450
500
550
°C
a
holding
time
20
min
constant
heating
rate
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 3617 - 3617
Published: April 26, 2024
The
pursuit
of
sustainable
energy
production
through
the
conversion
agricultural
waste
into
different
bioenergy
resources
is
paramount
importance
given
its
potential
to
mitigate
environmental
impact
while
meeting
demands.
In
this
review,
a
comprehensive
overview
technologies
for
biochemical
and
thermochemical
provided.
A
summary
process
products
such
as
biogas,
bio-oil,
biofuel
provided,
in
addition
advantages
challenges
faced
using
biomass
technologies.
review
highlights
valorization
address
current
demand
at
same
time
contributing
benefits
greenhouse
gas
emission
reductions.
Moreover,
some
significant
gaps
improvement.
These
include
pretreatment
optimizing
rates
lowering
required
consumption
throughout
enhancing
both
quantity
quality
output.
Some
recommendations
are
proposed
identified
challenges.
need
further
studies
thorough
assessment
evaluate
efficacity
sustainability
Assessment
methods
life
cycle
(LCA),
analysis
net
ratio
(NER)
calculations,
costing
(LCC),
well
techno-economic
(TEA),
recommended,
together
with
collaboration
among
governments,
farmers,
researchers,
integration
cutting-edge
enhance
various
aspects
waste,
process,
cost
efficiency,
management,
labor
requirements,
consequently
boosting
efficiency
product
quality.
Biochar,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Amidst
intensifying
global
agricultural
water
demand,
optimizing
management
practices
and
understanding
the
role
of
soil
amendments,
particularly
biochar
(BC),
in
modulating
dynamics
are
critical.
Here,
we
review
potential
impacts
BC
on
dynamics,
elucidate
mechanistic
underpinnings,
identify
critical
research
gaps
prospective
avenues.
In
general,
modifies
structure,
hydraulic
properties,
surface
albedo,
heat
fluxes,
which
influence
storage,
energy
balance,
irrigation
paradigms.
Depending
texture
demonstrates
a
greater
reduction
bulk
density
saturated
conductivity
coarse-textured
soils
compared
to
fine-textured
soils.
application
generally
increases
holding
capacity
(WHC)
while
exhibiting
no
consistent
impact
infiltration.
Increased
WHC
results
from
increased
porosity,
area,
aggregation.
porosity
arises
confluence
factors,
encompassing
new
pores
formation,
reorganization
pores,
aggregation,
dilution
effects
BC,
reduced
compaction,
biotic
interactions,
including
population
burrowing
invertebrates.
tends
increase
plant-available
coarser
soils,
attributed
its
hydrophilic
nature,
augmented
specific
enhanced
overall
porosity.
However,
may
induce
repellency,
contingent
upon
variables
such
as
feedstock
composition,
pyrolysis
temperature,
attributes.
While
exhibits
transformative
enhancing
scalability
concerns
economic
viability
pose
challenges
widespread
application.
Overall,
offers
promising
avenues
for
sustainable
management.
it
is
imperative
explore
large-scale
applications
conduct
long-term
field
studies
across
different
management,
climate,
types
fully
understand
how
dynamics.
Graphical
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 144 - 144
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Copper
(Cu)
is
a
critical
micronutrient
for
wheat
(Triticum
aestivum
L.),
essential
growth
and
grain
baking
quality,
yet
its
availability
limited
because
Cu
specifically
adsorbed
on
colloids
of
highly
weathered
tropical
soils
like
Oxisols.
This
study
hypothesizes
that
Cu-doped
biochar
composites
can
outperform
traditional
fertilizers
in
improving
use
efficiency.
Composites
were
synthesized
from
chicken
manure
(FCM),
shrimp
shells
(FSC),
sewage
sludge
(FSS),
doped
with
copper
sulfate
(CuSO45H2O)
or
oxide
(CuO),
pyrolyzed
at
300
°C
550
°C.
The
experimental
design
involved
greenhouse
trials
two
Oxisols
(RYL
DRL),
assessing
release
kinetics,
plant
uptake,
dry
matter
production.
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(FTIR)
confirmed
successful
integration.
Results
revealed
CSS/CS-5
(FSS
+
CuSO45H2O
°C)
improved
uptake
shoot
biomass
DRL
soil,
while
CSC/CS-3
(FSC
enhanced
RYL
soil.
Peak
varied
by
soil
composite
type,
residual
highest
CuSO45H2O-treated
soils.
These
findings
demonstrate
Cu–biochar
composites,
tailored
to
conditions,
offer
sustainable
alternative
mineral
enhancing
the
nutrient
yield.
Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 395 - 395
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
In
the
current
world,
increasingly
developed
industries
of
mankind
have
caused
huge
pollution
to
earth
on
which
we
live.
And
water
resources,
are
source
human
life,
also
being
seriously
polluted
and
destroyed.
Water
has
become
an
urgent
need
deal
with
in
today’s
world.
order
achieve
sustainable
development,
people
constantly
using
new
materials
process
treatment.
Biochar
material
is
one
them.
thermochemical
process,
biomass
produces
a
common
by-product
coke,
called
biochar
as
result
decomposition.
Due
low
price
large
specific
surface
area
can
reach
over
1000
m2·g−1,
it
many
applications
advantages
catalysis,
adsorption,
fuel
cell,
soil
improvement,
etc.,
wide
range
application
prospects.
Therefore,
effectively
prepared
used
treatment
method
improve
efficiency
economic
benefits
processes.
this
overview,
first
introduced
preparation
methods
different
types
materials,
then
classified
discussed
various
modification
strategies,
finally
potential
for
wastewater
