Biochar Production From Agricultural and Forestry Wastes and Microbial Interactions

S Joseph; Cheng Yuan Xu; Helen M Wallace; Michael B Farrar; Thi Thu Nhan Nguyen; Shahla Hosseini Bai; Z M Solaiman

doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-63664-5.00019-8

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Biochar Production From Agricultural and Forestry Wastes and Microbial Interactions

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Biochar Production From Agricultural and Forestry Wastes and Microbial Interactions

S Joseph, Cheng Yuan Xu, Helen M Wallace, Michael B Farrar, Thi Thu Nhan Nguyen, Shahla Hosseini Bai and Z M Solaiman

Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Solid Waste Management, pp.443-473

Elsevier Inc.

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-63664-5.00019-8

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Abstract

biochar

carbon sequestration

greenhouse gas abatement

microbial population dynamics

nutrient enrichment

The burning of crop residues is a major source of pollution in many countries resulting not only in a loss of soil nutrients but also in increases in greenhouse gas emissions and production of particulates that can be toxic. Many state and national governments have banned in-field burning (e.g., in China) and these bans are enforced at a cost of millions of dollars each year. A new strategy has been proposed to convert these residues and wastes into energy and a valuable product (biochar) that can be used for a range of applications. Since 2010 over 2000 peer-reviewed papers have been published on this topic but very little commercialization of biochar products and technology has taken place. This chapter will explore recent innovations in the production and application of engineered or enhanced biochars (EB) and their effect on microbial populations and plant yield. It builds on the work studying and manipulating the micro- and nanostructure of EB to provide a range of properties that improve its effectiveness. It also provides case studies that have carried out financial analyses of the application of biochar. © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Title: Biochar Production From Agricultural and Forestry Wastes and Microbial Interactions
Authors: S Joseph (Author) - University of New South Wales
Cheng Yuan Xu (Author) - Central Queensland University
Helen M Wallace (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Michael B Farrar (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Thi Thu Nhan Nguyen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Shahla Hosseini Bai (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Z M Solaiman (Author) - University of Western Australia
Contributors: Jonathan W C Wong (Editor)
Rajeshwar D Tyagi (Editor)
Ashok Pandey (Editor)
Publication details: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Solid Waste Management, pp.443-473
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-444-63664-5.00019-8
ISBN: 9780444636645
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451139002621
Output Type: Book chapter

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