Biochar is a stabilized, recalcitrant organic carbon compound, created when biomass is heated to temperatures usually between 300 and 1000°C, under low (preferably zero) oxygen concentrations. It is produced from a variety of biomass feedstock, such as agricultural residues, wood chips, manure, and municipal solid waste, through a variety of thermal treatments, among which slow pyrolysis is the most widely used due to its moderate operating conditions and optimization of biochar yields. Due to their unique properties (e.g., high specific surface area, microporosity, and sorptive capabilities). Primarily focused on the use of biochar as a soil amendment in agriculture.
The role of biochar and biochar-compost in improving soil quality and crop performance: A review
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Dear Sachin Kumari,
Biochar is a product that causes beneficial changes to soils. It also contributes to the carbon stock in soils. It is, therefore, a product that protects soil health and contributes to carbon stock. It is important to choose the type of raw material well for the production of biochar, as the contribution of biochar to the improvement of soil quality depends on the characteristics of the raw material and the production conditions. There are several works published on this subject in specialized journals.
Best Regards,
Paulo Fernando Trugilho
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