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3. Biochars

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Katarzyna Chojnacka
Filip Gil
Dawid Skrzypczak
Grzegorz Izydorczyk
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Sustainable Fertilizers: Utilizing Biomass Ashes and Biochars
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Springer Nature Switzerland

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This chapter delves into the production of biochar through pyrolysis, a process that converts biomass into a carbon-rich material under oxygen-limited conditions. It explores how varying process parameters like temperature and residence time influence the yield and properties of biochar. The chemical composition and physical properties of biochar, including its porosity and cation exchange capacity, are discussed in detail. The text also examines the agricultural benefits of biochar, such as improving soil structure, enhancing nutrient retention, and stimulating microbial activity. Additionally, it highlights the environmental advantages of biochar, including carbon sequestration and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the potential of biochar as a sustainable solution for improving soil fertility and crop yields, making it a valuable resource for professionals in agriculture and environmental science.
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previous chapter Biomass Ash Definition and Types of Biomass Ash
next chapter Application of Biomass Ash and Biochars as Fertilizers
Title
Biochars
Authors
Katarzyna Chojnacka
Filip Gil
Dawid Skrzypczak
Grzegorz Izydorczyk
Copyright Year
2025
Book
Sustainable Fertilizers: Utilizing Biomass Ashes and Biochars

Print ISBN: 978-3-032-03764-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-032-03765-7

Copyright Year: 2025

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-03765-7_3
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