| Title |
Role of biochar in promoting circular economy in the agriculture sector. Part 2: A review of the biochar roles in growing media, composting and as soil amendment |
| ID_Doc |
16338 |
| Authors |
Jindo, K; Sánchez-Monedero, MA; Mastrolonardo, G; Audette, Y; Higashikawa, FS; Silva, CA; Akashi, K; Mondini, C |
| Title |
Role of biochar in promoting circular economy in the agriculture sector. Part 2: A review of the biochar roles in growing media, composting and as soil amendment |
| Year |
2020 |
| Published |
Chemical And Biological Technologies In Agriculture, 7, 1 |
| DOI |
10.1186/s40538-020-00179-3 |
| Abstract |
Biochar is utilized in modern society for multiple agricultural and environmental purposes in the framework of circular economy. The aims of this study were to review the leading edge of knowledge of studies where biochar was used in the agriculture sector, as an input for growing media, composting and to improve soil physical and chemical properties along with crop yield. Usage of biochar is promising as substitute for peat and in the composting as it reduces N losses, accelerates the process and improves the quality of final composts. The right selection of feedstock and optimization of pyrolysis conditions are key factors to tailor biochar thereby improving soil properties and increasing crop yield. Potential benefits and flaws for the usage of biochar technology in the agricultural domain are broadly reviewed and thoroughly discussed. |
| Author Keywords |
Peat; N losses; Cation exchange capacity; Microbial activity; Soil properties; Soil fertility; Crop yield |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:000562895000001 |
| WoS Category |
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary |
| Research Area |
Agriculture |
| PDF |
https://chembioagro.springeropen.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s40538-020-00179-3
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