Biochar-based fertilizers, co-composting, and growing media

Leônidas C.A. Melo; Carlos Alberto Silva; Miguel Ángel Sánchez-Monedero; Keiji Jindo; Sarasadat Taherymoosavi; Stephen Joseph

doi:10.4324/9781003297673-26

Biochar-based fertilizers, co-composting, and growing media

Leônidas C.A. Melo^*, Carlos Alberto Silva, Miguel Ángel Sánchez-Monedero, Keiji Jindo, Sarasadat Taherymoosavi, Stephen Joseph

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Abstract

Biochar might have a synergistic interaction with fertilizers and can be used to produce biochar-based fertilizers (BBF) of enhanced efficiency. There are different routes to produce such BBF, such as direct pyrolysis of nutrient-rich feedstock, impregnation of biochar with nutrients, co-pyrolysis of nutrient-enriched feedstock, reuse of nutrient-loaded biochar after adsorption, and activated nutrient-loaded biochar. Here, we explore the routes to produce BBF and the mechanisms of nutrient release from these novel materials. We also evaluate the use of biochar in the process of co-composting and its use as a soil amendment, the use of biochar in growing media, and discuss biochar-based foliar sprays and liquid fertilizers. Finally, we make recommendations for product development and point out future research needs.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Biochar for Environmental Management
Subtitle of host publication	Science, Technology and Implementation
Editors	J. Lehmann, S. Joseph
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Pages	669-694
Number of pages	26
Edition	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9781003297673
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003297673-26
Publication status	Published - 3 Jun 2024

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Biochar-based fertilizers, co-composting, and growing media. / Melo, Leônidas C.A.; Silva, Carlos Alberto; Sánchez-Monedero, Miguel Ángel et al.
Biochar for Environmental Management: Science, Technology and Implementation. ed. / J. Lehmann; S. Joseph. 3. ed. Taylor & Francis, 2024. p. 669-694.

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