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Recent Advances in Biochar Production, Characterization, and Environmental Applications

Varkolu, Mohan, Gundekari, Sreedhar, Omvesh, Palla, Venkata Chandra Sekhar, Kumar, Pankaj, Bhattacharjee, Satyajit, Vinodkumar, Thallada·2025·Catalysts

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Biochar has gained a lot of attention due to its numerous applications and environmental benefits. It is a specialized form of charcoal derived from various types of organic materials such as wood chips, agricultural waste, and other biomass feedstock. It is produced through a process called pyrolysis, resulting in a highly porous material with a large surface area, making it an excellent material. Biochar has several unique properties that make it a promising tool for mitigating climate change and improving soil fertility and crop yields, among other things, making it an attractive option for sustainable agriculture. In addition, biochar can be used to filter contaminants from water, improve water quality, and reduce the risk of pollution-related health problems. Furthermore, biochar has the potential to be used as a fuel or catalyst for renewable energy production. Its multifunctional nature makes biochar a compelling tool for sustainable agriculture and a viable strategy in the fight against global warming. In the present review, we discuss the synthesis, characterization, and numerous applications of biochar in a detailed manner.

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Varkolu, M., Gundekari, S., Omvesh, Palla, V. C. S., Kumar, P., Bhattacharjee, S., & Vinodkumar, T.
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2025-03-04
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