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Biochar from Biomass and Waste
Fundamentals and Applications

Provides the fundamentals of biochar, including its basic concepts, production technologies and characterization methods

Yong Sik Ok (Edited by), Daniel C.W. Tsang (Edited by), Nanthi Bolan (Edited by), Jeffrey M. Novak (Edited by)

9780128117293

Paperback / softback, published 8 November 2018

462 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.9 cm, 0.88 kg

Biochar from Biomass and Waste: Fundamentals and Applications provides the fundamentals of biochar, such as its basic concepts, production technology and characterization methods, also including comprehensive examples for readers. This book includes information on state-of-art biochar application technologies in the fields of agriculture, energy and environmental sciences with step-by-step case studies. Biochar has received worldwide interests in the past decade because it encompasses high priority research areas, including bioenergy production, global warming mitigation and sustainable agriculture.

Section I: Production 1. Biochar, bio-oil and syngas 2. Biochar production technologies 3. Designer/Engineered biochar: Physical modification 4. Designer/Engineered biochar: Chemical modification

Section II: Characterization 5. Physical characterization 6. Chemical characterization 7. Surface characterization 8. Toxicity assessments

Section III: Application 9. Conventional applications of biochar 10. Emerging applications of biochar

Subject Areas: Soil science, sedimentology [RBGB]

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