Biochar : Science, Applications, and Future Prospects for Sustainable Solutions.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sivaramakrishnan, Sivaperumal.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biochar.

Carbon sequestration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (554 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chantilly : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2025.

Summary:

Biochar: Science, Applications, and Future Prospects for Sustainable Solutions provides a thorough understanding of biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass pyrolysis.This book explores biochar's scientific principles, diverse applications, and its role in sustainability.

Contents:

Front Cover

Biochar: Science, Applications, and Future Prospects for Sustainable Solutions

Copyright

Contents

About the authors

Foreword

Preface

List of abbreviations

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 What is biochar?

1.2 History of biochar

1.2.1 Prehistoric and indigenous use (before AD 1500)

1.2.2 Early Western observations (16th-19th centuries)

1.2.3 Rediscovery and scientific interest (20th century)

1.2.4 Coining the term "biochar" and climate relevance (1990s-2000s)

1.2.5 Mainstream adoption and ongoing research (2010s-present)

1.3 Background of biochar: Global and national context

1.3.1 Global context

1.3.2 National context: India

1.4 Types of biochar and their properties

1.4.1 Classification by production process

1.4.2 Comparative properties of biochar types

1.4.3 Classification by feedstock type

1.5 Traditional use of biochar

1.6 Theory of biochar

1.7 Importance of biochar in agricultural and environmental sustainability

1.7.1 Agricultural sustainability

1.7.2 Environmental sustainability

1.8 Scope and potential applications of biochar

1.8.1 Scope of biochar

1.8.2 Potential applications of biochar

References

Chapter 2 Science behind biochar

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Methods of biochar synthesis

2.2.1 Composition and characteristics of biochar

2.2.2 Feedstock for biochar production

2.2.3 Impact of feedstock properties on biochar yield and characteristics

2.2.4 Biochar synthesis methods

2.2.5 Classification of biochar synthesis methods

2.2.6 Distinction between biochar, charcoal, and activated carbon

2.2.7 Methods of biochar activation and modification

2.2.8 Properties that biochar modification processes can improve

2.3 Properties of biochar

2.3.1 Physical properties of biochar

2.3.2 Chemical properties of biochar.

2.3.3 Biological properties of biochar

2.4 Factors influencing nutrient retention in biochar

2.5 Ecological benefits of biochar application

2.5.1 Role in mitigating climate change

2.5.2 Reduction of waterway pollution

2.5.3 Air pollutant scrubbing

2.5.4 Reduction of hazardous environmental materials

Chapter 3 Biochar for carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation

3.1 Carbon sequestration potential of biochar

3.1.1 Direct carbon sequestration via biochar

3.1.2 Indirect mitigation of greenhouse gases

3.1.3 Influence of pyrolysis conditions on biochar's carbon stability

3.1.4 Analytical methods to assess carbon sequestration potential

3.1.5 Integration of biochar into cementitious materials

3.1.6 Internal carbonation and CO2 mineralization

3.1.7 Synergistic use of biochar with cold-bonded artificial lightweight aggregates

3.1.8 Climate change and GHG emissions

3.1.9 Soil carbon loss and agricultural impacts

3.1.10 Urgent need for carbon sequestration strategies

3.1.11 Biochar as a promising solution

3.1.12 Physicochemical properties of biochar and indices for carbon sequestration

3.1.13 Rising atmospheric CO2 and the role of soils in climate regulation

3.1.14 Biomass selection and biochar functionalization for enhanced carbonation

3.1.15 Experimental evidence of enhanced carbon sequestration

3.1.16 Mechanisms of biochar for carbon sequestration

3.2 GHG mitigation through biochar

3.2.1 Carbon dioxide and its impact on global warming

3.2.2 Long-term carbon sequestration

3.2.3 Suppression of nitrous oxide and methane emissions

3.2.4 Methane emission and GWP

3.2.5 Biochar's role in methane emission reduction

3.2.6 Factors affecting methane emissions from biochar-amended soils

3.2.7 Nitrous oxide emission and its global impact.

3.2.8 Biochar and nitrous oxide mitigation

3.2.9 Indirect GHG reductions through improved soil function

3.3 Role of biochar in sustainable development goals

3.3.1 Biochar as a lever for achieving the SDGs

3.3.2 Biochar as a multi-SDG climate solution

3.3.3 SDG 2: Zero hunger

3.3.4 SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation

3.3.5 SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy

3.3.6 SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth

3.3.7 SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure

3.3.8 SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities

3.3.9 SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production

3.3.10 SDG 13: Climate action

3.3.11 SDG 15: Life on land

3.3.12 SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

3.3.13 Realizing biochar's SDG potential

Chapter 4 Role and applications of biochar

4.1 Sustainable agriculture

4.1.1 Improvement in soil physicochemical properties

4.1.2 Enhanced crop yield and plant growth

4.1.3 Improved nutrient uptake and fertilizer efficiency

4.1.4 Mitigation of abiotic stress and regulation of reactive oxygen species

4.1.5 Enhanced photosynthesis and pigment biosynthesis

4.1.6 Promotion of secondary metabolite production

4.2 Forestry applications

4.2.1 Biochar in forest ecosystems

4.2.2 Forest management and biomass utilization

4.2.3 Biochar's role in different forest biomes

4.2.4 Soil amendments in forest management

4.2.5 Implementation considerations

4.2.6 Economic and environmental cobenefits

4.3 Renewable energy production

4.3.1 Biomass energy and biochar integration in practice

4.3.2 Biochar as an energy carrier and climate mitigation tool

4.3.3 Technological innovation and circular resource use

4.4 Adsorption of heavy metals

4.4.1 Heavy metals in the environment

4.4.2 Adsorption as a remediation strategy

4.4.3 Biochar as an adsorbent.

4.4.4 Factors influencing adsorption efficiency

4.4.5 Enhancing biochar for heavy metal removal

4.4.6 Biochar in plant systems

4.5 Wastewater treatment

4.5.1 Biochar for industrial wastewater treatment

4.5.2 Indirect wastewater treatment through CWs

4.5.3 Biochar for soil runoff and erosion control

4.5.4 Engineered biochar-based treatment systems

4.5.5 Mechanistic insights and functionalization strategies

4.6 Solid waste management

4.6.1 Treatment and stabilization of organic solid waste

4.6.2 Heavy metal immobilization in inorganic waste streams

4.6.3 Landfill management and gas emission reduction

4.6.4 Resource recovery and circular economy integration

4.6.5 Emerging applications: Sewage sludge and plastics

4.7 Industrial applications

4.7.1 Biochar in the iron and steel industry

4.7.2 Coke making and iron ore sintering

4.7.3 Electric arc furnaces and biochar injection

4.7.4 Industrial waste management

4.7.5 Soil remediation and land reclamation

4.7.6 Water and wastewater treatment

4.7.7 Socioeconomic and environmental sustainability

4.7.8 Customization and process integration

4.8 Biochar in animal husbandry

4.8.1 Biochar as a feed additive

4.8.2 Manure management and emission mitigation

4.8.3 Litter amendment in poultry and livestock housing

4.8.4 Soil application of biochar-manure blends

4.8.5 Animal health and welfare

4.8.6 Challenges and future perspectives

Chapter 5 Case studies on the implementation and use of biochar

5.1 Agricultural applications of biochar

5.1.1 Soil amendment effects on crop yield

5.1.2 Biochar and its role in nutrient retention and soil health

5.2 Environmental benefits of biochar

5.2.1 Carbon sequestration potential

5.2.2 Reduction of soil erosion and runoff

5.3 Biochar in waste management.

5.3.1 Converting agricultural waste into biochar

5.3.2 Municipal solid waste utilization

5.4 Biochar and water quality

5.4.1 Impact on water retention in different soil types

5.4.2 Biochar as a filtration medium for contaminated water

5.5 Community-based biochar projects

5.5.1 Engaging local farmers in biochar production

5.5.2 Workshops and educational programs on biochar benefits

5.6 Biochar in urban settings

5.6.1 Enhancing urban soils for green roofs and parks

5.6.2 Biochar in urban agriculture initiatives

5.7 Biochar in animal husbandry

5.7.1 Improving livestock health and productivity

5.7.2 Biochar as a feed additive: Benefits and challenges

5.8 Economic viability of biochar production

5.8.1 Cost components and influencing factors

5.8.2 Profitability and payback periods

5.8.3 Market demand and business models

5.8.4 Challenges to economic feasibility

Chapter 6 Modeling of biochar

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Relative persistence of biochar

6.3 Incubation duration

6.4 Modeling approaches

6.5 Data selection

6.6 Curve fitting

6.7 Soil temperature adjustment

6.8 Biochar elemental composition and ratios

6.8.1 Basic elemental composition and molar ratios

6.8.2 Molar H/C and O/C ratios

6.8.3 Ash content and pH

6.8.4 Chemical oxidation and emerging stability indicators

6.9 Molecular modeling of biochar

6.9.1 Significance of molecular modeling in biochar research

6.9.2 Types of molecular modeling approaches

6.9.3 Model construction of biochar

6.9.4 Applications of molecular modeling in biochar science

6.9.5 Limitations and future perspectives

6.10 Modeling the effects of biochar on agricultural soil properties

6.10.1 Limitations of experimental studies

6.10.2 Need for biochar modeling.

6.10.3 Early developments in biochar modeling.

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ISBN:

0-443-43795-5

9780443437953

OCLC:

1559234796