Life,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(2), С. 317 - 317
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
Spent
mushroom
substrate
(SMS),
a
nutrient-dense
byproduct
of
cultivation,
has
emerged
as
promising
feedstock
for
biochar
production,
offering
sustainable
solution
to
modern
agricultural
and
environmental
challenges.
This
review
explores
SMS
properties,
its
conversion
into
biochar,
various
applications.
Due
lignocellulosic
structure,
high
organic
matter
(OM),
essential
nutrients,
is
ideal
pyrolysis,
process
that
enhances
biochar's
porosity,
nutrient
retention,
carbon
stability.
These
properties
improve
soil
fertility,
water
microbial
activity,
plant
growth
while
also
contributing
climate
change
mitigation
through
sequestration.
SMS-derived
stands
out
superior
benefits,
including
balanced
pH,
rich
profile,
the
ability
adsorb
heavy
metals,
which
mitigates
contamination
minimizes
toxic
risks
in
food
chain.
By
enhancing
cycling,
moisture
supports
farming
practices
reduce
chemical
fertilizer
use
boost
resilience.
Beyond
applications,
effective
wastewater
treatment,
mitigating
diseases,
improving
cultivation
substrates,
thereby
mycelial
productivity.
Economically,
it
cost-effective
alternative
due
abundant
availability
inexpensive
nature
SMS.
Nevertheless,
challenges
still
exist,
particularly
optimizing
production
methods
ensuring
consistency
influenced
by
variations
pyrolysis
conditions
types.
Advances
technology
are
vital
scaling
up
production.
paper
emphasizes
transformative
potential
advocating
integration
circular
economy
frameworks
systems.
Recommendations
future
research
policy
support
provided
maximize
ecological
economic
benefits
fostering
widespread
adoption
global
strategies.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
914, С. 169585 - 169585
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2023
Biochar
can
be
used
for
multifunctional
applications
including
the
improvement
of
soil
health
and
carbon
storage,
remediation
contaminated
water
resources,
mitigation
greenhouse
gas
emissions
odorous
compounds,
feed
supplementation
to
improve
animal
health.
A
healthy
preserves
microbial
biodiversity
that
is
effective
in
supressing
plant
pathogens
pests,
recycling
nutrients
growth,
promoting
positive
symbiotic
associations
with
roots,
improving
structure
supply
nutrients,
ultimately
enhancing
productivity
growth.
As
a
amendment,
biochar
assures
biological
through
different
processes.
First,
supports
habitats
microorganisms
due
its
porous
nature
by
formation
stable
micro-aggregates.
also
serves
as
nutrient
source.
alters
physical
chemical
properties,
creating
optimum
conditions
diversity.
immobilize
pollutants
reduce
their
bioavailability
would
otherwise
inhibit
However,
depending
on
pyrolysis
settings
feedstock
comprised
contaminants
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
potentially
toxic
elements
activity,
thereby
impacting
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(3), С. 1169 - 1169
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024
The
production
of
biofuels
and
biochar
through
pyrolysis
is
a
promising
avenue
for
sustainable
energy
generation
waste
management.
However,
this
process
can
inadvertently
release
various
air
pollutants
into
the
atmosphere,
potentially
compromising
its
environmental
benefits.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
overview
gas
associated
with
biofuel
production,
as
well
different
variables
affecting
emissions.
Key
such
particulate
matter
(PM),
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs),
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs),
carbon
monoxide
(CO),
nitrogen
oxides
(NOx)
have
been
discussed
in
terms
their
formations
emissions
during
processes.
Furthermore,
major
factors
influencing
pollutant
emissions,
including
feedstock
composition,
conditions,
combustion
technologies
examined
up-to-date
examples.
review
highlights
significance
emission
control
strategies,
advanced
reactor
design,
catalyst
utilization,
integration
realtime
monitoring
systems,
mitigating
pollution
from
By
shedding
light
on
challenges
pyrolysis-based
aims
to
encourage
development
cleaner
more
approaches
harness
potential
solid
conversion
technologies.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Март 27, 2024
Soil
erosion
is
a
pressing
environmental
issue
with
significant
agricultural
productivity
and
ecosystem
stability
implications.
In
recent
years,
biochar,
carbon-rich
product
of
biomass
pyrolysis,
has
emerged
as
promising
soil
amendment
tool
for
control
due
to
its
ability
improve
quality
stability.
This
review
paper
aims
comprehensively
analyze
the
effectiveness
biochar
role
in
mitigation
sustainable
land
management
practices.
By
examining
wide
range
research
studies,
this
elucidates
impact
on
key
parameters
it
directly
affects
structure,
water-holding
capacity,
nutrient
retention.
The
discusses
how
interacts
particles
aggregates
enhance
their
resistance
erosive
forces.
It
also
assesses
influence
properties,
such
feedstock
type,
pyrolysis
temperature,
application
rate,
efficacy.
Furthermore,
explores
promoting
plant
growth
root
development,
thereby
reinforcing
vegetation
cover
further
reducing
susceptibility.
Finally,
an
outline
potential
challenges
opportunities
widespread
adoption
biochar-based
strategies
different
contexts
presented.
Overall,
provides
valuable
insights
into
multifacet
offers
recommendations
future
directions
direct
indirect
control.
Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
174, С. 106131 - 106131
Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2023
Biochar
has
been
recognized
as
an
effective
soil
amendment
for
reducing
nitrogen
leaching
in
agriculture,
but
its
large-scale
implementation
is
impeded
by
the
costly
production
process
due
to
high
energy
requirements
thermal
decomposition
of
feedstock.
This
study
aimed
develop
a
novel
pyrolysis
system
utilizing
concentrated
solar
radiation
produce
biochar
and
explore
potential
solar-pyrolyzed
nitrate
adsorption.
Results
showed
that
exhibited
maximum
adsorption
capacity
35.59
mg/g
nitrate,
significantly
higher
than
two
out
three
commercially
available
biochars
America
are
selected
comparison.
The
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FTIR)
analysis
suggested
variety
oxygen-containing
polar
functional
groups
present
solar-pyrolysis
biochar,
which
enhances
affinity
other
hydrophilic
ions.
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
revealed
was
amorphous
material
with
poorly
crystalline,
carbon-rich
phase,
indicating
degree
carbonization
recalcitrance,
confirmed
Raman
spectroscopy
scanning
electron
microscopy/energy
dispersive
(SEM/EDS)
analysis.
porous
structure
larger
specific
surface
area,
could
benefit
Although
further
experiments
required
determine
stability
cost-effectiveness
scaled-up
apparatus,
these
findings
provide
hope
more
sustainable
high-performing
future.
Microbiology Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1), С. 404 - 421
Опубликована: Март 12, 2024
Biochar
and
arbuscular
mycorrhizal
fungi
(AMF),
a
promising
environmentally
friendly
soil
enhancer
biostimulant,
play
crucial
role
in
sustainable
agriculture
by
influencing
properties
plant
growth.
This
research
investigates
the
chemical
of
three
biochar
types
[bamboo
(BB-char),
corn
cob
(CC-char),
coffee
grounds
(CG-char)]
derived
from
different
biomass
sources
their
impact
on
quality
Chinese
kale
The
results
reveal
significant
differences
among
biochar.
Particularly,
CG-char
showed
greatest
pH
value
phosphorus
content,
with
an
average
10.05
0.44%,
respectively.
On
other
hand,
CC-char
had
highest
potassium
2.16%.
Incorporating
into
degraded
enhances
structure,
promoting
porosity
improved
texture,
as
evidenced
scanning
electron
microscope
images
revealing
distinct
porous
structures.
Soil
chemistry
analyses
treatment
T2–T14
after
42-day
cultivation
demonstrate
pH,
electrical
conductivity,
organic
matter,
carbon
levels
comparison
to
control
(T1).
Furthermore,
assesses
growth
photosynthetic
pigments.
additions,
especially
5%
BB-char
AMF,
positively
influence
growth,
chlorophyll
pigment
levels.
Notably,
lower
concentrations
(5%)
exhibit
superior
effects
compared
higher
(10%),
emphasizing
importance
optimal
application
rates.
study
also
delves
total
phenolic
content
leaves,
that
synergistic
effect
AMF
compound
accumulation.
combination
influences
health,
quality,
nutrient
cycling
mechanisms.
Overall,
indicates
multifaceted
dynamics,
need
for
tailored
strategies
optimize
benefits
agriculture.
