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. It addresses its use in agriculture, environmental management, and renewable energy, and delves into emerging technologies and future prospects. With a strong focus on practical implementation, the book covers methods of biochar synthesis, its physical and chemical properties, and factors influencing nutrient retention. Detailed case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of biochar in agriculture, waste management, urban settings, and community projects, showcasing its environmental benefits and economic viability.
The book is divided into sections that cover the science behind biochar, its role in carbon sequestration, diverse applications, practical guidelines for implementation, techno-economic assessments, and regulatory considerations. It also explores emerging applications and challenges in biochar research, including innovations in odor control, pest management, and potential advancements in technology and medical applications. This book is an essential resource for research scholars and scientists in environmental science, ecology, agriculture, biotechnology, and industrial engineering.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover Image - p. i 3. Title Page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. About the authors - p. xiii 7. Foreword - p. xv 8. Preface - p. xvii 9. List of abbreviations - p. xix 10. Chapter 1 Overview - p. 1 11. Chapter 2 Science behind biochar - p. 17 12. Chapter 3 Biochar for carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation - p. 37 13. Chapter 4 Role and applications of biochar - p. 59 14. Chapter 5 Case studies on the implementation and use of biochar - p. 81 15. Chapter 6 Modeling of biochar - p. 95 16. Chapter 7 Practical guidelines for biochar implementation - p. 107 17. Chapter 8 Techno-economic assessment of biochar production - p. 145 18. Chapter 9 State of biochar industries - p. 163 19. Chapter 10 Economic and social sustainability of biochar - p. 177 20. Chapter 11 Regulatory considerations for biochar - p. 195 21. Chapter 12 Opportunities, challenges, and future thrust areas - p. 203 22. Chapter 13 Summary - p. 245 23. Glossary - p. 251 24. Index - p. 251
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. It addresses its use in agriculture, environmental management, and renewable energy, and delves into emerging technologies and future prospects. With a strong focus on practical implementation, the book covers methods of biochar synthesis, its physical and chemical properties, and factors influencing nutrient retention. Detailed case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of biochar in agriculture, waste management, urban settings, and community projects, showcasing its environmental benefits and economic viability.
The book is divided into sections that cover the science behind biochar, its role in carbon sequestration, diverse applications, practical guidelines for implementation, techno-economic assessments, and regulatory considerations. It also explores emerging applications and challenges in biochar research, including innovations in odor control, pest management, and potential advancements in technology and medical applications. This book is an essential resource for research scholars and scientists in environmental science, ecology, agriculture, biotechnology, and industrial engineering.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover Image - p. i 3. Title Page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. About the authors - p. xiii 7. Foreword - p. xv 8. Preface - p. xvii 9. List of abbreviations - p. xix 10. Chapter 1 Overview - p. 1 11. Chapter 2 Science behind biochar - p. 17 12. Chapter 3 Biochar for carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation - p. 37 13. Chapter 4 Role and applications of biochar - p. 59 14. Chapter 5 Case studies on the implementation and use of biochar - p. 81 15. Chapter 6 Modeling of biochar - p. 95 16. Chapter 7 Practical guidelines for biochar implementation - p. 107 17. Chapter 8 Techno-economic assessment of biochar production - p. 145 18. Chapter 9 State of biochar industries - p. 163 19. Chapter 10 Economic and social sustainability of biochar - p. 177 20. Chapter 11 Regulatory considerations for biochar - p. 195 21. Chapter 12 Opportunities, challenges, and future thrust areas - p. 203 22. Chapter 13 Summary - p. 245 23. Glossary - p. 251 24. Index - p. 251
