Engineered biochar : fundamentals, preparation, characterization and applications

Engineered biochar : fundamentals, preparation, characterization and applications / Sudipta Ramola, Dinesh Mohan, Ondrej Masek, Ana Méndez, Toshiki Tsubota, editors.

This book systematically covers the fundamentals and applications of modified biochar. The 19 chapters are divided into 3 sections that provide a holistic overview for researchers from all related fields. Section 1 and 2 present the pyrolysis process, including the advantages and limitations of the...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ramola, Sudipta (Editor), Mohan, Dinesh (Editor), Masek, Ondrej (Editor), Méndez, Ana (Editor), Tsubota, Toshiki (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer, [2022]
Subjects:
Biochar.
Biochar
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • Engineered Biochar: Fundaments
  • Pristine Biochar and Engineered Biochar: Differences and Application
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Production of Pristine Biochar
  • 3 Modified Biochar
  • 3.1 Physical Modification
  • 3.2 Chemical Modification
  • 3.3 Biochar-Based Composite
  • 4 Applications of Biochar
  • 4.1 Biochar for Soil Conditioning and Carbon Sequestration
  • 4.2 Biochar for Remediation of Pollutants from Aqueous Medium
  • 4.3 Biochar Application for Removal of the Pathogen
  • 5 Factors Affecting Adsorption by Biochar
  • 5.1 pH
  • 5.2 Functional Groups Present in Biochar
  • 5.3 Minerals in Biochar
  • 6 Conclusion and Recommendation for Future Direction
  • References
  • Waste to Wealth: Types of Raw Materials for Preparation of Biochar and Their Characteristics
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Biochar Characterization
  • 3 Classification of Biochar
  • 4 Raw Materials for the Preparation of Biochar
  • 4.1 Effect of Type of Raw Material on Biochar Properties
  • 5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Biochar Preparation by Different Thermo-Chemical Conversion Processes
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Biomass Pyrolysis
  • 2.1 Overview of the Pyrolysis Process
  • 2.2 Slow Pyrolysis
  • 2.3 Intermediate Pyrolysis
  • 2.4 Fast Pyrolysis
  • 2.5 Microwave Pyrolysis
  • 3 Biomass Gasification
  • 4 Biomass Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC)
  • 5 Conclusion and Prospects
  • 5.1 An Overview of the Current Status of Biochar Production
  • References
  • Engineered Biochar: Preparation and Characterization
  • Physical Treatment for Biochar Modification: Opportunities, Limitations and Advantages
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Biochar Activation/Treatment
  • 3 Physical Modification of Biochar
  • 3.1 Physical Modification Type I-Gaseous Activation
  • 3.2 Physical Modification Type II-Ozone (O3) Activation
  • 3.3 Physical Modification Type III-Thermal Activation
  • 3.4 Physical Modification Type IV-Microwave Activation
  • 3.5 Physical Modification Type V-Ultrasound Activation
  • 3.6 Physical Modification Type VI-Plasma Activation
  • 3.7 Physical Modification Type VII-Electrochemical Modification
  • 4 Limitations of Physical Modifications
  • 5 Conclusions and Future Prospects
  • References
  • Chemical Treatments for Biochar Modification: Opportunities, Limitations and Advantages
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Chemical Modification of Biochar
  • 2.1 Acidic Modification
  • 2.2 Alkaline Modification
  • 2.3 Modification Using Oxidizing Agents
  • 2.4 Modification Using Metal Salts and Metal Oxides
  • 2.5 Modification Using Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
  • 2.6 Modification Using Clay Minerals
  • 2.7 Magnetic Modification of Biochar
  • 3 Advantages of Chemical Modifications
  • 3.1 Improvement in Physical Properties of Biochar
  • 3.2 Enhancement in Chemical Properties of Biochar
  • 3.3 Enhancement in Electric and Magnetic Properties of Biochar
  • 4 Limitations of Chemical Modifications of Biochar
  • 5 Conclusion
  • References

Similar Items