Sustainability assessment of biochar applications

Liu, X; Deng, L; Chen, Z; Ngo, HH; Guo, W; Wang, D

Sustainability assessment of biochar applications

Liu, X Deng, L Chen, Z Ngo, HH Guo, W Wang, D

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Citation:: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Biochar Towards Sustainable Environment, 2023, pp. 415-441
Issue Date:: 2023-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Liu, X
dc.contributor.author	Deng, L
dc.contributor.author	Chen, Z
dc.contributor.author	Ngo, HH
dc.contributor.author	Guo, W
dc.contributor.author	Wang, D
dc.date.accessioned	2023-12-06T00:08:12Z
dc.date.available	2023-12-06T00:08:12Z
dc.date.issued	2023-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Biochar Towards Sustainable Environment, 2023, pp. 415-441
dc.identifier.isbn	9780323985031
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/173746
dc.description.abstract	Due to characteristics of easy access, stability, high organic carbon content, high specific surface area, high porosity, etc., biochar has been increasingly prepared and used for multiple applications in the environmental field over the world. Although the number of biochar-related studies is booming, the long-term sustainability behaviors of biochar were much less explored. The sustainability of the biochar could affect its practical applications and further development and improvement of technologies and management strategies. This study investigates the biochar applications in different environmental fields and gives notable illustrations for environmental pollution control and emission reduction. Afterward, a comprehensive framework for sustainability assessment of biochar was proposed, which addresses the concerns from technical, environmental, economic, and social aspects. The associated indices for different parts were further demonstrated, and the use of possible evaluation tools such as life cycle analysis, net present value, and multiple attribute decision making for quantification and comparison was highlighted. Finally, more field investigations on the applicability and effectiveness of biochar in different environmental conditions are further needed. The results from the study can provide theoretical and applicable information for the comprehensive evaluation and management of biochar toward sustainability.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Biochar Towards Sustainable Environment
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/B978-0-323-91873-2.00005-4
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.title	Sustainability assessment of biochar applications
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
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-12-06T00:08:11Z
pubs.publication-status	Published

Abstract:

Due to characteristics of easy access, stability, high organic carbon content, high specific surface area, high porosity, etc., biochar has been increasingly prepared and used for multiple applications in the environmental field over the world. Although the number of biochar-related studies is booming, the long-term sustainability behaviors of biochar were much less explored. The sustainability of the biochar could affect its practical applications and further development and improvement of technologies and management strategies. This study investigates the biochar applications in different environmental fields and gives notable illustrations for environmental pollution control and emission reduction. Afterward, a comprehensive framework for sustainability assessment of biochar was proposed, which addresses the concerns from technical, environmental, economic, and social aspects. The associated indices for different parts were further demonstrated, and the use of possible evaluation tools such as life cycle analysis, net present value, and multiple attribute decision making for quantification and comparison was highlighted. Finally, more field investigations on the applicability and effectiveness of biochar in different environmental conditions are further needed. The results from the study can provide theoretical and applicable information for the comprehensive evaluation and management of biochar toward sustainability.

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