The different faces of biochar: contamination risk versus remediation tool

• Published in: Journal of environmental engineering and landscape management Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 86 - 104
• Main Authors: Hilber, Isabel, Bastos, Ana Catarina, Loureiro, Susana, Soja, Gerhard, Marsz, Aleksandra, Cornelissen, Gerard, Bucheli, Thomas D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 01.06.2017; Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
• Subjects: bioaccessibility; bioavailability; biochar inherent organic and inorganic contaminants; ecotoxicity; environ- mental risks; environmental risks

This article reviews the different aspects of biochar as source and sink of organic and inorganic contaminants. Biochar can contain organic contaminants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or heavy metals. As the distribution coefficients of the biochar especially for contaminants are high, the...