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Circular bioeconomy perspective of agro-waste-based biochar

  • Muhammad Kashif Shahid
  • , Ayesha Kashif
  • , Younggyun Choi
  • , Sunita Varjani
  • , Mohammad J. Taherzadeh
  • , Prangya Ranjan Rout

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the synthesis and application of agro-waste-based biochar with a perspective of circular bioeconomy. Numerous methods are known for the synthesis of biochar; however, pyrolysis of agro-waste is the highly acclaimed method for biochar production from agro-waste. Biochar production is influenced by multiple factors including nature and source of feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and the system/device used for thermal treatment. The biochar properties enable it to be applied in several fields including wastewater treatment, soil improvement, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, sludge improvement, etc. The commissioning and erection of production facilities nearby agro-waste production sites, can reduce the supply chain and transport, and also improve the sustainability and development of circular bioeconomy. The application of biochar in water treatment can reduce the burden on market for the production and application of expensive adsorbents and hence, the agro-waste-based green adsorbent (biochar) can enhance bio-sustainability and subsequently circular bioeconomy. © 2022 Elsevier Inc.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCircular Bioeconomy
Subtitle of host publicationTechnologies for Waste Remediation
EditorsSunita VARJANI, Ashok PANDEY, Mohammad J. TAHERZADEH, Huu Hao NGO, R.D. TYAGI
Place of PublicationAmsterdam
PublisherElsevier
Chapter10
Pages223-243
Number of pages21
ISBN (Print)978-0-323-88511-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameBiomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals

Funding

This work was supported by Brain Pool Fellowship Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT (Grant no.: 2019H1D3A1A02071191) and was also supported by Mid-Career Researcher Supporting Program funded by NRF (Project No.: NRF-2020R1A2C2006769).

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  2. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

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