Pyrolysis for Biochar Purposes: A Review to Establish Current Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs

• Published in: Environmental science & technology Vol. 46; no. 15; pp. 7939 - 7954
• Main Author: MANYA, Joan J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, DC American Chemical Society 07.08.2012
• Subjects: agricultural soils; Agriculture; Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions; biochar; Biological and medical sciences; Biomass; carbon sequestration; Charcoal; Chemical compounds; crop yield; Environmental science; feedstocks; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; General agronomy. Plant production; Global Warming; Incineration; Other nutrients. Amendments. Solid and liquid wastes. Sludges and slurries; physical properties; pyrolysis; Soil; soil amendments; soil properties; Soil-plant relationships. Soil fertility. Fertilization. Amendments; Soils; Medium enrichment; Pyrolysis; Fertilization; soil treatment; Coal; Agricultural soil; Review; Biomass

According to the International Biochar Initiative (IBI), biochar is a charcoal which can be applied to soil for both agricultural and environmental gains. Biochar technology seems to have a very promising future. Nevertheless, the further development of this technology requires continuing research....