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Recent developments in biochar utilization as an additive in organic solid waste composting: A review.
Ran Xiao,Mukesh Kumar Awasthi,Ronghua Li,Jong-Hwan Park,Scott Pensky,Quan Wang,Jim J. Wang,Zengqiang Zhang +7 more
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It is evident that biochar addition in composting can improve compost mixture physicochemical properties, enhance microbial activities and promote organic matter decomposition, and upgrade compost quality by increasing the total/available nutrient content, enhancing maturity, and decreasing phytotoxicity.About:
This article is published in Bioresource Technology.The article was published on 2017-12-01. It has received 202 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Biochar & Compost.read more
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Preparation, modification and environmental application of biochar: A review
Jianlong Wang,Shizong Wang +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the preparation, characterization, modification, and especially environmental application of biochar, based on more than 200 papers published in recent 10 year, to provide an overview of Biochar with a particular on its environmental application.
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The role of biochar in organic waste composting and soil improvement: A review.
TL;DR: This review focuses on the agronomic functions of biochar used as compost additives and soil amendments, which shows a good performance and a high agricultural value when applied to soils.
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Humic substances developed during organic waste composting: Formation mechanisms, structural properties, and agronomic functions
TL;DR: Overall, HSs can act as a soil amendment, fertilizer, and plant growth regulator, which enhances the reuse potential of organic waste compost products; however, this requires scientific control of various composting parameters and appropriate application of final products.
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Refining biomass residues for sustainable energy and bio-products: An assessment of technology, its importance, and strategic applications in circular bio-economy
Mukesh Kumar Awasthi,Mukesh Kumar Awasthi,Surendra Sarsaiya,Anil Kumar Patel,Ankita Juneja,Rajendra Prasad Singh,Binghua Yan,Sanjeev Kumar Awasthi,Archana Jain,Tao Liu,Yumin Duan,Ashok Pandey,Ashok Pandey,Zengqiang Zhang,Mohammad J. Taherzadeh +14 more
TL;DR: In the circular bio-economy, effective biomass valorization through the strategic use of resources is essential in terms of generating valuable products, sustainable development, and maximizing ecological and socio-economic benefits as mentioned in this paper.
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Composting with additives to improve organic amendments. A review
TL;DR: In this article, the main characteristics of co-composting and vermicomposting processes with and without additives are presented, and the effects of additives on the properties of the final products (heavy metal and nutrient contents), in view of their use as a soil conditioner or potting media.
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Biochar as a sorbent for contaminant management in soil and water: a review.
Mahtab Ahmad,Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha,Jung Eun Lim,Ming Zhang,Nanthi Bolan,Dinesh Mohan,Meththika Vithanage,Sang Soo Lee,Yong Sik Ok,Yong Sik Ok,Yong Sik Ok +10 more
TL;DR: Due to complexity of soil-water system in nature, the effectiveness of biochars on remediation of various organic/inorganic contaminants is still uncertain.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors estimate that the amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated by urban populations is growing even faster than the rate of urbanization and that by 2025 this will likely increase to 4.3 billion urban residents.
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Composting of animal manures and chemical criteria for compost maturity assessment. A review
TL;DR: The basic concepts of the composting process and how manure characteristics can influence its performance are explained and a summary of those factors such as nitrogen losses, organic matter humification and compost maturity which affect the quality of composts produced by manure composting is presented.
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Effects of biochar from slow pyrolysis of papermill waste on agronomic performance and soil fertility
L. Van Zwieten,Stephen Kimber,Stephen Morris,K. Y. Chan,Adriana Downie,J. Rust,Stephen Joseph,Annette Cowie +7 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a glasshouse study of two agricultural soils with two biochars derived from the slow pyrolysis of papermill waste was assessed in a glass house study.
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Biochar for environmental management : science, technology and implementation
Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph +1 more
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