Biochar for Environmental Management: Science, Technology and Implementation

Biochar for Environmental Management, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive guide to biochar, covering its properties, behavior, and effects in agriculture, environmental management, and material production. It includes new chapters on the application of biochar outside of its traditional soil-based uses, the commercialization of biochar, and its incorporation into policy. The book provides a systematic, comprehensive, and global examination of biochar and its potential for mitigating climate change and driving forward sustainable development.

Format: Hardback
Length: 884 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Biochar: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Properties, Behavior, and Effects in Agriculture, Environmental Management, and Material Production
Biochar has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential benefits for soil health, climate change mitigation, and adoption of the circular economy. This book presents the definitive compilation of current knowledge on all aspects of biochar, covering its properties, behavior, and effects in agriculture, environmental management, and material production.

Recent advances in biochar research have led to a better understanding of its properties, behavior, and effects in various applications. This book reviews these advances and provides fundamental principles and frameworks of biochar science and application. The third edition of this book has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent developments and growing trends, with important coverage of the application of biochar outside of its traditional soil-based uses, the commercialization of biochar, and its incorporation into policy.

One of the key aspects of biochar is its ability to improve soil health. Biochar can increase soil fertility, reduce soil erosion, and improve water retention. It can also help to sequester carbon in the soil, which can help to mitigate climate change. Biochar can be used in a variety of applications, including agriculture, forestry, and urban environments.

In agriculture, biochar can be used as a soil amendment to improve crop yields and reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. It can also be used to improve soil quality, reduce soil erosion, and improve water retention. Biochar can be applied to the soil before planting or during the growing season.

In forestry, biochar can be used to improve soil quality, reduce soil erosion, and improve water retention. It can also be used to improve the growth of trees and other plants. Biochar can be applied to the soil before planting or during the growing season.

In urban environments, biochar can be used to improve soil quality, reduce soil erosion, and improve water retention. It can also be used to improve the growth of plants in urban gardens and green spaces. Biochar can be applied to the soil before planting or during the growing season.

In addition to its benefits for soil health, biochar has also been shown to have a number of other benefits. It can be used as a fuel source, for example, in biomass power plants. It can also be used as a material for building construction, for example, in concrete and bricks. It can also be used as a material for animal feed, for example, in poultry and livestock.

Biochar has also been shown to have a number of environmental benefits. It can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, for example, by reducing the amount of carbon that is released into the atmosphere. It can also help to improve water quality, for example, by reducing the amount of nutrients that are released into the water.

However, there are also some challenges associated with the use of biochar. One of the main challenges is the cost of production. Biochar production requires a significant amount of energy, and the cost of production can be high. Additionally, the quality of biochar can vary depending on the production process.

To address these challenges, there are a number of initiatives underway to promote the use of biochar. One of these initiatives is the Biochar Initiative, which is a global network of organizations and individuals that are working to promote the use of biochar. The Biochar Initiative has a number of goals, including to increase the production of biochar, to improve the quality of biochar, and to promote the use of biochar in various applications.

Another initiative is the Biochar Research Network, which is a global network of researchers that are working to improve the understanding of biochar. The Biochar Research Network has a number of goals, including to develop new technologies for the production of biochar, to improve the quality of biochar, and to promote the use of biochar in various applications.

In conclusion, biochar has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential benefits for soil health, climate change mitigation, and adoption of the circular economy. This book presents the definitive compilation of current knowledge on all aspects of biochar, covering its properties, behavior, and effects in agriculture, environmental management, and material production. Recent advances in biochar research have led to a better understanding of its properties, behavior, and effects in various applications, and the third edition of this book has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent developments and growing trends. While there are some challenges associated with the use of biochar, there are also a number of initiatives underway to promote the use of biochar. By working together, we can help to ensure that biochar plays a significant role in environmental sustainability and global sustainable development.

Weight: 2072g
Dimension: 195 x 254 x 49 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032286150
Edition number: 3 ed