Sustainable production and applications of biochar in circular bioeconomy

Cheng, D; Ngo, HH; Guo, W; Pandey, A; Varjani, S

Sustainable production and applications of biochar in circular bioeconomy

Cheng, D Ngo, HH Guo, W

Pandey, A Varjani, S

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Citation:: Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals: Circular Bioeconomy: Technologies for Biofuels and Biochemicals, 2022, pp. 337-361
Issue Date:: 2022-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Cheng, D
dc.contributor.author	Ngo, HH
dc.contributor.author	Guo, W https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5542-2858
dc.contributor.author	Pandey, A
dc.contributor.author	Varjani, S
dc.date.accessioned	2023-06-13T22:59:38Z
dc.date.available	2023-06-13T22:59:38Z
dc.date.issued	2022-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals: Circular Bioeconomy: Technologies for Biofuels and Biochemicals, 2022, pp. 337-361
dc.identifier.isbn	9780323910460
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170740
dc.description.abstract	The concept of “circular bioeconomy” has garnered more scholarly attention with emphasis on the economy, environment, and resources. In this chapter, the role of biochar in improving circular bioeconomy is discussed. Biochar produced from biowastes is an effective method for helping solve the environmental pollution caused by these wastes. Meanwhile, valuable products such as biochar, bio-oil, and gases can be recovered through pyrolysis technologies, which bring both economic and environmental benefits. Biochars can have different characteristics based on their original feedstocks and pyrolysis conditions. Further application of biochar in the water and soil environment is a promising method to increase the efficiency of the circular bioeconomy. Specifically, biochar containing specific properties can help with the recovery of water and nutrient resources from aqueous environments. For example, biochar application in soils can improve the soil quality and crop yield via the effects of biochar on soil water-holding capacity, nutrients recycling, and microbial communities in soils. Contaminated soils can be purified of toxic substances after the application of biochar, and this leads to less toxic outcomes for the environment and human health. Additionally, the application of biochar in soils also plays an important role in climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration and curtailing greenhouse gas emissions. In short, biochar technology can bring several advantages to the circular bioeconomy.
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dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals: Circular Bioeconomy: Technologies for Biofuels and Biochemicals
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dc.title	Sustainable production and applications of biochar in circular bioeconomy
dc.type	Chapter
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
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Abstract:

The concept of “circular bioeconomy” has garnered more scholarly attention with emphasis on the economy, environment, and resources. In this chapter, the role of biochar in improving circular bioeconomy is discussed. Biochar produced from biowastes is an effective method for helping solve the environmental pollution caused by these wastes. Meanwhile, valuable products such as biochar, bio-oil, and gases can be recovered through pyrolysis technologies, which bring both economic and environmental benefits. Biochars can have different characteristics based on their original feedstocks and pyrolysis conditions. Further application of biochar in the water and soil environment is a promising method to increase the efficiency of the circular bioeconomy. Specifically, biochar containing specific properties can help with the recovery of water and nutrient resources from aqueous environments. For example, biochar application in soils can improve the soil quality and crop yield via the effects of biochar on soil water-holding capacity, nutrients recycling, and microbial communities in soils. Contaminated soils can be purified of toxic substances after the application of biochar, and this leads to less toxic outcomes for the environment and human health. Additionally, the application of biochar in soils also plays an important role in climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration and curtailing greenhouse gas emissions. In short, biochar technology can bring several advantages to the circular bioeconomy.

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