Characterization and Environmental Impact of Biochar: Implications for Soil Quality, Climate Change Mitigation, and Agricultural Sustainability
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Biochar, Soil quality, Physicochemical properties, Characterization, Carbon sequestration, Soil remediation, Crop improvement, Climate changeAbstract
Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass pyrolysis, has emerged as a promising tool for enhancing soil quality and mitigating environmental challenges. This essay explores the physicochemical characterization of biochar through techniques such as BET analysis, SEM, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, NMR, XRD, TGA, and stability assessments. It further examines biochar’s influence on soil quality, including its effects on physicochemical properties, contaminant remediation, microbial activity, crop improvement, carbon sequestration, and greenhouse gas mitigation. By synthesizing these aspects, the essay highlights biochar’s potential to improve agricultural productivity and contribute to climate change mitigation, offering insights into its role as a sustainable solution for soil management and environmental resilience.
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