Biochar In European Soils And Agriculture

Author : Simon Shackley,Greet Ruysschaert,Kor Zwart,Bruno Glaser
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781134654949

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Biochar in European Soils and Agriculture by Simon Shackley,Greet Ruysschaert,Kor Zwart,Bruno Glaser Pdf

This user-friendly book introduces biochar to potential users in the professional sphere. It de-mystifies the scientific, engineering and managerial issues surrounding biochar for the benefit of audiences including policy makers, landowners and farmers, land use, agricultural and environmental managers and consultants, industry and lobby groups and NGOs. The book reviews state-of-the-art knowledge in an approachable way for the non-scientist, covering all aspects of biochar production, soil science, agriculture, environmental impacts, economics, law and regulation and climate change policy. Chapters provide ‘hands-on’ practical information, including how to evaluate biochar and understand what it is doing when added to the soil, how to combine biochar with other soil amendments (such as manure and composts) to achieve desired outcomes, and how to ensure safe and effective use. The authors also present research findings from the first coordinated European biochar field trial and summarize European field trial data. Explanatory boxes, infographics and concise summaries of key concepts are included throughout to make the subject more understandable and approachable.

Author : Jay Shankar Singh,Chhatarpal Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030409975

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Biochar Applications in Agriculture and Environment Management by Jay Shankar Singh,Chhatarpal Singh Pdf

This book provides up-to-date information on biochar use in management of soil health, agriculture productivity, green-house gases, restoration ecology and environment. Biochar application to nutrient deficient and disturbed soils is a viable option which may promotes advances in food safety and food security to human nutrition and overall fundamental research in the agricultural sciences. The book describes in detail how the recalcitrant biochar is able to persist for long periods of time and work as a shelter for soil microbial colonisation and their biomass/numbers. This book also includes contents related to important role of biochar applications in the restoration of contaminated agricultural soils. The book will be of particular interest to students, teachers and researchers in the disciplines.

Author : Mingxin Guo,Zhongqi He,Sophie M. Uchimiya
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891189640

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Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Biochar by Mingxin Guo,Zhongqi He,Sophie M. Uchimiya Pdf

Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Biochar: Advances and Barriers: Over the past decade, biochar has been intensively studied by agricultural and environmental scientists and applied as a soil quality enhancer and environmental ameliorator in various trials worldwide. This book, with 21 chapters by 57 accomplished international researchers, reports on the recent advances of biochar research and the global status of biochar application. Scientific findings, uncertainties, and barriers to practice of biochar amendment for sustaining soil fertility, improving crop production, promoting animal performance, remediating water and land, and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions are synthesized. The book presents a whole picture of biochar in its production, characterization, application, and development. Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Biochar: Advances and Barrier highlights the mechanisms and processes of biochar amendment for achieving stunning agricultural and environmental benefits. Composition and characteristics of biochar, its interactions with contaminants and soil constituents, and its transformation in the environment are illustrated to enlighten the achievements of biochar amendment in improving soil physical, chemical, and biological quality and animal health, reducing soil greenhouse gas emissions, and decontaminating stormwater and mine sites. Additional emphasis is given to the pyrogenic carbon in Terra Preta soils and Japanese Andosols, the pyrolysis technology for converting agricultural byproducts to biochar, and the existing economic and technical barriers to wide application of biochar in Australia, China, New Zealand, North America, and Europe. Readers will appreciate the comprehensive review on the up-to-date biochar research and application and gain critical guidance in best biochar generation and utilization.

Author : Yong Sik Ok,Sophie M. Uchimiya,Scott X. Chang,Nanthi Bolan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482242300

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Biochar by Yong Sik Ok,Sophie M. Uchimiya,Scott X. Chang,Nanthi Bolan Pdf

Encompassing high priority research areas such as bioenergy production, global warming mitigation, and sustainable agriculture, biochar has received increased worldwide interest in the past decade.Biochar: Production, Characterization, and Applications covers the fundamentals of biochar including its concept, production technology, and characteriza

Author : Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136571213

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Biochar for Environmental Management by Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph Pdf

Biochar is the carbon-rich product when biomass (such as wood, manure or crop residues) is heated in a closed container with little or no available air. It can be used to improve agriculture and the environment in several ways, and its stability in soil and superior nutrient-retention properties make it an ideal soil amendment to increase crop yields. In addition to this, biochar sequestration, in combination with sustainable biomass production, can be carbon-negative and therefore used to actively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, with major implications for mitigation of climate change. Biochar production can also be combined with bioenergy production through the use of the gases that are given off in the pyrolysis process. This book is the first to synthesize the expanding research literature on this topic. The book's interdisciplinary approach, which covers engineering, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, economics and policy, is a vital tool at this stage of biochar technology development. This comprehensive overview of current knowledge will be of interest to advanced students, researchers and professionals in a wide range of disciplines.

Author : Ahmed Abdelhafez,Mohamed Abbas
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789858952

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Applications of Biochar for Environmental Safety by Ahmed Abdelhafez,Mohamed Abbas Pdf

Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced from the pyrolysis of organic materials from agricultural and forestry biomass at a relatively low temperature in the absence of oxygen. As such, it has potential for solving many agricultural and environmental problems.This book is divided into five sections: “Introduction,” “Production and Legislation of Biochar,” “Applications of Biochar for Soil Fertility Improvement,” “Role of Biochar for Soil Remediation and Ameliorating Salinity Effects” and “Applications of Biochar for Water Treatment.” Chapters address topics such as the pros and cons of biochar, its production, and its role in remediating and treating contaminated soils and water.

Author : Sebastian M. Scholz,Thomas Sembres,Kelli Roberts,Thea Whitman,Kelpie Wilson,Johannes Lehmann
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821395257

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Biochar Systems for Smallholders in Developing Countries by Sebastian M. Scholz,Thomas Sembres,Kelli Roberts,Thea Whitman,Kelpie Wilson,Johannes Lehmann Pdf

This report offers a review of what is known about opportunities and risks of biochar systems in developing countries. Its aim is to fill in critical knowledge gaps between the biochar research community and development practicioners on the ground.

Author : José María De la Rosa
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783039282746

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Biochar as Soil Amendment by José María De la Rosa Pdf

The role of biochar in improving soil fertility is increasingly being recognized and is leading to recommendations of biochar amendment of degraded soils. In addition, biochars offer a sustainable tool for managing organic wastes and to produce added-value products. The benefits of biochar use in agriculture and forestry can span enhanced plant productivity, an increase in soil C stocks, and a reduction of nutrient losses from soil and non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions. Nevertheless, biochar composition and properties and, therefore, its performance as a soil amendment are highly dependent on the feedstock and pyrolysis conditions. In addition, due to its characteristics, such as high porosity, water retention, and adsorption capacity, there are other applications for biochar that still need to be properly tested. Thus, the 16 original articles contained in this book, which were selected and evaluated for this Special Issue, provide a comprehensive overview of the biological, chemicophysical, biochemical, and environmental aspects of the application of biochar as soil amendment. Specifically, they address the applicability of biochar for nursery growth, its effects on the productivity of various food crops under contrasting conditions, biochar capacity for pesticide retention, assessment of greenhouse gas emissions, and soil carbon dynamics. I would like to thank the contributors, reviewers, and the support of the Agronomy editorial staff, whose professionalism and dedication have made this issue possible.

Author : Natalia Ladygina,Francois Rineau
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466576513

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Biochar and Soil Biota by Natalia Ladygina,Francois Rineau Pdf

Biochar, a biomass that is burned at very high temperature in the absence of oxygen, has recently become an interesting subject of study. Biochar is highly stable and does not degrade; it possesses physical properties that assist in retention of nutrients in the soil. The use of biochar will undoubtedly have a significant impact

Author : Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 977 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134489534

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Biochar for Environmental Management by Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph Pdf

Biochar is the carbon-rich product which occurs when biomass (such as wood, manure or crop residues) is heated in a closed container with little or no available air. It can be used to improve agriculture and the environment in several ways, and its persistence in soil and nutrient-retention properties make it an ideal soil amendment to increase crop yields. In addition to this, biochar sequestration, in combination with sustainable biomass production, can be carbon-negative and therefore used to actively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, with potentially major implications for mitigation of climate change. Biochar production can also be combined with bioenergy production through the use of the gases that are given off in the pyrolysis process. The first edition of this book, published in 2009, was the definitive work reviewing the expanding research literature on this topic. Since then, the rate of research activity has increased at least ten-fold, and biochar products are now commercially available as soil amendments. This second edition includes not only substantially updated chapters, but also additional chapters: on environmental risk assessment; on new uses of biochar in composting and potting mixes; a new and controversial field of studying the effects of biochar on soil carbon cycles; on traditional use with very recent discoveries that biochar was used not only in the Amazon but also in Africa and Asia; on changes in water availability and soil water dynamics; and on sustainability and certification. The book therefore continues to represent the most comprehensive compilation of current knowledge on all aspects of biochar.

Author : Vikas Abrol,Peeyush Sharma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781838819873

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Biochar by Vikas Abrol,Peeyush Sharma Pdf

Author : Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136571206

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Biochar for Environmental Management by Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph Pdf

Biochar is the carbon-rich product when biomass (such as wood, manure or crop residues) is heated in a closed container with little or no available air. It can be used to improve agriculture and the environment in several ways, and its stability in soil and superior nutrient-retention properties make it an ideal soil amendment to increase crop yields. In addition to this, biochar sequestration, in combination with sustainable biomass production, can be carbon-negative and therefore used to actively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, with major implications for mitigation of climate change. Biochar production can also be combined with bioenergy production through the use of the gases that are given off in the pyrolysis process. This book is the first to synthesize the expanding research literature on this topic. The book's interdisciplinary approach, which covers engineering, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, economics and policy, is a vital tool at this stage of biochar technology development. This comprehensive overview of current knowledge will be of interest to advanced students, researchers and professionals in a wide range of disciplines.

Author : Kassio Mendes
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000592894

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Interactions of Biochar and Herbicides in the Environment by Kassio Mendes Pdf

Interactions of Biochar and Herbicides in the Environment details how biochar interferes with herbicide behavior which includes processes such as sorption-desorption, runoff, leaching, and degradation in soil and weed control efficacy. The book provides essential information on biochar applications in agriculture, production systems, and the physicochemical properties of biochar and herbicides, and their interactions. Features: • Elucidates the physicochemical characteristics of biochar that affect herbicide bioavailability in soil solution • Demonstrates the remediation of herbicide-contaminated waters with the addition of biochar to avoid environmental impacts to aquatic organisms • Describes numerous agronomic and environmental benefits of biochar and its potential as a soil amendment to herbicide remediation • Includes diagrams of herbicide behavior in the environment to further the user’s knowledge Written by a team of international experts, Interactions of Biochar and Herbicides in the Environment is a valuable resource for students and professionals involved with weed science and soil pollution, and is of great interest to those concerned with pesticides and their fate in the environment.

Author : Joan J Manya,Gabriel Gasco
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781786348982

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Biochar As A Renewable-based Material: With Applications In Agriculture, The Environment And Energy by Joan J Manya,Gabriel Gasco Pdf

Biochar and its implementation as a renewable-based material is one of the topics on which the research community has focused the greatest energy in the last twenty years. This book provides readers with a scientific and technological overview of biochar, including new technologies for biochar production, new environmental and agronomic applications (e.g. biochar as growing media component or biochar application for mine land reclamation) and some emerging biochar applications in different fields (e.g. energy storage and catalysis). A special emphasis is placed on analyzing the links between the different stages of the value chain, underpinning the economic viability of biochar systems.Biochar as a Renewable-Based Material: With Applications in Agriculture, the Environment and Energy is designed as a textbook for graduate and postgraduate courses as well as a handbook for early-stage scientists, policy makers and potential technology customers. The book is written by internationally recognized scientists with a variety of complementary backgrounds.

Author : Daniel C.W. Tsang,Yong Sik Ok
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323853446

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Biochar in Agriculture for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals by Daniel C.W. Tsang,Yong Sik Ok Pdf

Biochar in Agriculture for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals introduces the state-of-the-art of biochar for agricultural applications to actualize sustainable development goals and highlight current challenges and the way forward. The book focuses on scientific knowledge and biochar technologies for agricultural soil improvement and plant growth. Sections provide state-of-the-art knowledge on biochar production and characterization, focus on biochar for agricultural application and soil improvement, discuss the roles of biochar for environmental improvement in farmland to relieve water and waste management as well as climate change, highlight biochar used for boosting bioeconomy and clean energy, and discuss future prospects. This book will be important to agricultural engineers and researchers as well as those seeking to improve overall soil and environmental conditions through the use of biochar. Focuses on biochar utilization in agricultural applications, targeting deeper elaboration of biochar as a cost-effective and renewable material in field-scale agriculture applications Highlights biochar’s role in boosting the bioeconomy which shows great potential for promoting a circular economy and maximizing environmental, social and economic benefits Connects biochar applications with sustainable development goals