A5087096764- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
- Coal and Its By-products
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Phosphorus and nutrient management
- Clay minerals and soil interactions
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Lignin and Wood Chemistry
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Heavy metals in environment
- Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- Electrokinetic Soil Remediation Techniques
- Soil and Unsaturated Flow
- Biodiesel Production and Applications
- Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
University of Edinburgh
2016-2025
Polytechnic University of Turin
2025
Hokkaido University
2006-2010
Cranfield University
2009
Energy Technology Centre
2009
Monash University
2006
Abstract Biochar is the porous, carbonaceous material produced by thermochemical treatment of organic materials in an oxygen‐limited environment. In general, most biochar can be considered resistant to chemical and biological decomposition, therefore suitable for carbon (C) sequestration. However, assess C sequestration potential different types biochar, a reliable determination their stability needed. Several techniques assessing have been proposed, e.g. proximate analysis, oxygen (O):...
The effect of the increasing concentration CO2 in atmosphere on climate change is a major driving force for development advanced energy cycles incorporating management options. Growing interest technical and economic feasibility capture from large coal-based power plants has led to increased efforts worldwide develop new concepts greater reductions future. Greenhouse gas emissions, especially CO2, have be reduced by 50–80% 2050, according IPCC [1]. type fuel used cement manufacture directly...
Abstract Recognizing that bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) may still take years to mature, this study focuses on another photosynthesis-based, negative-carbon technology is readier implement in China: biomass intermediate pyrolysis poly-generation (BIPP). Here we find a BIPP system can be profitable without subsidies, while its national deployment could contribute 61% reduction of emissions per unit gross domestic product 2030 compared 2005 result additionally air pollutant...
Abstract As a waste‐derived soil amendment with long history, biochar has received extensive attention for its capability to improve fertility/health; remove or immobilize contaminants in soil, water and air; mitigate climate change. With the aim of producing engineered biochars excellent performances, new trends pyrolytic production modification strategies have emerged. This review critically summarizes novel pyrolysis methods (e.g., microwave‐assisted pyrolysis, co‐pyrolysis wet pyrolysis)...
Abstract Engineered biochars are promising candidates in a wide range of environmental applications, including soil fertility improvement, contaminant immobilization, wastewater treatment and situ carbon sequestration. This review provides systematic classification these novel biochar composites identifies the future trends composite research application. It is proposed that metals, minerals, layered double hydroxides, carbonaceous nanomaterials microorganisms enhance performances via...
In this study, an integrated framework of artificial neural networks (ANNs) and metaheuristic algorithms have been developed for the prediction biochar yield using biomass characteristics pyrolysis process conditions. Comparative analysis six different was performed to optimize ANN architecture select important features. The results suggested that model coupled with Rao-2 algorithm outperformed (R2 ∼ 0.93, RMSE 1.74%) all other models. Furthermore, detailed information behind models...
Abstract Accurate estimation of biochar carbon permanence is essential for assessing its effectiveness as a dioxide removal (CDR) strategy. The widely adopted framework, based on the two-pool exponential decay model, forms basis policy guidelines and national CDR accounting. However, our re-analysis meta-data used in this model reveals significant deficiencies parameterization, leading to two critical issues. First, current parameterization assigns disproportionally low percentage labile...
A series of new inorganic–organic hybrid materials based on TiO2 and biochar-based supports (biochar obtained by pyrolysis miscanthus straw pellets (MSP) soft wood (SWP) at 550 700 °C) were successfully prepared using ultrasound-assisted methodology. The resulting composites characterized a wide range physicochemical techniques investigated in water gas-phase photocatalytic test reactions. Our best composite (TiO2/SWP700) achieved phenol degradation 64.1% (under UV light) 33.6% visible...
Pretreatment of biomass with phosphoric acid (HPO) for biochar production was expected to improve carbon (C) retention, porosity structure, and the sorption ability biochar. This study investigated interaction phosphorus C structure elucidate mechanisms by which HPO simultaneously captured created micropores. Sawdust soaked in diluted dried pyrolytic generation at 350, 500, 650°C. Results showed that pretreatment resulted 70 80% retention biochar, compared only about 50% remaining without...
Abstract This study aimed to investigate the extent which it is possible marry two seemingly opposing concepts of heat and/or power production from biomass with carbon sequestration in form biochar. To do this, we investigated effects feedstock, highest heating temperature ( HTT ), residence time at and carrier gas flow rate on distribution pyrolysis co‐products their energy content, as well potential Biochar was produced wood pellets WP ) straw SP temperatures (350 650 °C), three times (10,...