Present and Future Prospects of Biochar
Pin-Chun Liang, Wei‐Hsin Chen
Abstract
This Viewpoint provides a brief introduction and discussion of the role of biochar in both present and future societies. It explores the indispensability of biochar in the future from multiple perspectives, including market, production systems, practical applications, life cycle assessment, and techno-economic analysis.
Topics & Concepts
BiocharEnvironmental scienceAgroforestryNatural resource economicsEconomicsWaste managementEngineeringPyrolysisThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesPhosphorus and nutrient managementGraphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies