Biochar Technique: To Mitigate Greenhouse Gases
Abhinav Yadav*
Dept. of Agronomy, 3Dept. of Vegetable Science, CSAUA&T, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (208 002), India
Jaswant Prajapati
Dept. of Vegetable Science, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab (141 004), India
Archana Upadhyay
Dept. of Vegetable Science, CSAUA&T, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (208 002), India
Rahul Kumar
Dept. of Vegetable Science, CSAUA&T, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (208 002), India
Saniya Syed
Dept. of Soil Science, BUA&T, Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Climate change, Denitrification, Mitigation, Pyrolysis
Abstract
The process of pyrolysis, which includes heating organic materials like agricultural waste, wood chips or other biomass in the absence of oxygen, produces biochar, a type of charcoal. This process breaks down the organic matter and converts it into a stable form of carbon. The use of biochar dates back thousands of years, as indigenous communities in the Amazon basin used a similar technique called terra preta to enrich their soils. Biochar has gained renewed interest in recent times due to its potential benefits in agriculture and environmental sustainability. It's important to note that while biochar has significant potential benefits; its effectiveness can vary depending on factors such as feedstock type, production methods, soil type and climate conditions. The wide research is ongoing throughout the world to completely understand its impact on different ecosystems and to improve its application in various scenarios.
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