Biochar - by Liuwei Wang & Kefu Yu (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Biochar: Novel Applications Beyond Soil Amendment offers a comprehensive and forward-looking exploration of biochar's expanding role in environmental and industrial innovation. Moving beyond its traditional use in agriculture as a soil amendment, this book provides a robust synthesis of fundamental principles, advanced modification strategies, and pioneering applications across water treatment, air pollution control, food industry, chemical engineering, energy storage, construction, and carbon management. From fundamental mechanisms to practical applications, this book highlights real-world case studies, providing a critical bridge between theory and practice. The book also explores the techno-economic and regulatory aspects regarding various non-soil applications of biochar. By presenting successful examples beyond agriculture, this book supports informed decisions on regulation and policy development related to climate-related technologies.