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The pyrolysis of organic waste produces a carbon-rich substance known as biochar. This organic waste might include biomass crops, home waste, manures, industrial waste generated in cities, agricultural forestry leftovers, nontraditional materials, and sludge wastes. Biochar is currently being utilized on a widespread scale by several stakeholders for the removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from soil. The properties of biochar are directly affected by production methods, feedstock, and operating parameters, which significantly impact their use in various applications. Furthermore, the porosity, composition, pyrolysis temperature, feedstock, and pyrolysis time of biochar formation determine its quality and efficacy in remediation.
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Basumatary, T., Sarma, H. (2023). Biochar-Assisted Remediation of Contaminated Land: Prospects and Challenges. In: Sarma, H., Joshi, S. (eds) Land Remediation and Management: Bioengineering Strategies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4221-3_11
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