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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2021Publisher:MDPI AG Authors:Jackson Nkoh Nkoh;
Jackson Nkoh Nkoh
Jackson Nkoh Nkoh in OpenAIREM. Abdulaha-Al Baquy;
M. Abdulaha-Al Baquy
M. Abdulaha-Al Baquy in OpenAIREShamim Mia;
Renyong Shi; +3 AuthorsShamim Mia
Shamim Mia in OpenAIREJackson Nkoh Nkoh;
Jackson Nkoh Nkoh
Jackson Nkoh Nkoh in OpenAIREM. Abdulaha-Al Baquy;
M. Abdulaha-Al Baquy
M. Abdulaha-Al Baquy in OpenAIREShamim Mia;
Renyong Shi; Muhammad Aqeel Kamran;Shamim Mia
Shamim Mia in OpenAIREKhalid Mehmood;
Renkou Xu;Khalid Mehmood
Khalid Mehmood in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su132413726
Biochar research has experienced a significant increase in the recent two decades. It is growing quickly, with hundreds of reviews, including meta-analyses, that have been published reporting diverse effects of biochar on soil properties and plant performance. However, an in-depth synthesis of biochar–soil interactions at the molecular level is not available. For instance, in many meta-analyses, the effects of biochar on soil properties and functions were summarized without focusing on the specificity of the biochar and soil properties. When applied to soils, biochar interacts with different soil components including minerals, organic matter, gases, liquids, and nutrients, while it also changes soil microbial community structure and their occurrence. These different interactions modify soil physicochemical properties with consequences for dynamic changes in nutrient availability and, thus, plant performance. This review systematically analyzed biochar effects on soil properties and functions: (a) soil physical properties; (b) chemical properties; (c) biological properties; and (d) functions (plant performance, nutrient cycling, etc.). Our synthesis revealed that the surface properties of biochar (specific surface area and charge) and its associated nutrient content determine its role in the soil. At the same time, the extent of changes depends on soil properties, suggesting that both biochar and soil properties need to be considered for harvesting benefits of biochar application. Altogether, we believe our synthesis will provide a guide for researchers and practitioners for future research as well as large-scale field applications.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 2022Publisher:MDPI AG Authors: Mehnaz Mosharrof;Md. Kamal Uddin;
Md. Kamal Uddin
Md. Kamal Uddin in OpenAIREShamim Mia;
Shamim Mia
Shamim Mia in OpenAIREMuhammad Firdaus Sulaiman;
+2 AuthorsMuhammad Firdaus Sulaiman
Muhammad Firdaus Sulaiman in OpenAIREMehnaz Mosharrof;Md. Kamal Uddin;
Md. Kamal Uddin
Md. Kamal Uddin in OpenAIREShamim Mia;
Shamim Mia
Shamim Mia in OpenAIREMuhammad Firdaus Sulaiman;
Shordar M. Shamsuzzaman;Muhammad Firdaus Sulaiman
Muhammad Firdaus Sulaiman in OpenAIREAhmad Numery Ashfaqul Haque;
Ahmad Numery Ashfaqul Haque
Ahmad Numery Ashfaqul Haque in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su14127418
Biochar has been suggested for application in acidic soils for increasing agricultural productivity, as it may result in the benefits of sustainable carbon offset into soils and of increasing soil fertility improvement. However, the role of biochar in enhancing nutrient bioavailability and plant performance is manifested through the complex interactions of biochar-soil-plant. Moreover, it is not yet known how a crop-residue-derived biochar would perform in acidic soil when applied with a reduced rate of lime and phosphorus. Here, we examined the performance of maize with different combinations of biochar, lime, and phosphorus (P) application rates under field conditions. Specifically, rice husk biochar (10 t ha−1) was applied with 75% of the required lime and three rates of phosphorus fertilizer (100%, 75%, and 50%). The results showed that incorporation of biochar and lime, irrespective of the rates of P application, significantly increased soil nutrient (nitrogen and P) availability, while aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) concentrations in soil were reduced. Furthermore, when biochar was combined with a lower amount of lime (75% of the recommended amount) and half of the required P, maize production increased by 62.38% compared to the control. Similarly, nutrient uptake in plants increased significantly in the same treatment (e.g., P uptake increased by 231.88%). However, soil respiration (CO2 emission) increased with lime only and the combined application of lime with biochar compared to the control; these treatments resulted in a higher carbon loss, as CO2 from the soil (84.94% and 67.50% from only lime treatment (T2), and rice husk biochar (RHB) and lime with 50% triple superphosphate (TSP) (T5), respectively). Overall, our findings imply that biochar application may sustain productivity in acid soils even when lime and P fertilizer applications are made at a reduced rate.
Sustainability arrow_drop_down SustainabilityOther literature type . 2022License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/12/7418/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Instituteadd ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 2023 MalaysiaPublisher:MDPI AG Authors:Hachib Mohammad Tusar;
Hachib Mohammad Tusar
Hachib Mohammad Tusar in OpenAIREMd. Kamal Uddin;
Md. Kamal Uddin
Md. Kamal Uddin in OpenAIREShamim Mia;
Ayesha Akter Suhi; +5 AuthorsShamim Mia
Shamim Mia in OpenAIREHachib Mohammad Tusar;
Hachib Mohammad Tusar
Hachib Mohammad Tusar in OpenAIREMd. Kamal Uddin;
Md. Kamal Uddin
Md. Kamal Uddin in OpenAIREShamim Mia;
Ayesha Akter Suhi;Shamim Mia
Shamim Mia in OpenAIRESamsuri Bin Abdul Wahid;
Susilawati Kasim;Samsuri Bin Abdul Wahid
Samsuri Bin Abdul Wahid in OpenAIRENor Asrina Sairi;
Nor Asrina Sairi
Nor Asrina Sairi in OpenAIREZahangir Alam;
Zahangir Alam
Zahangir Alam in OpenAIREFarooq Anwar;
Farooq Anwar
Farooq Anwar in OpenAIREdoi: 10.3390/su151813366
Soil acidity is a major problem of agriculture in many parts of the world. Soil acidity causes multiple problems such as nutrient deficiency, elemental toxicity and adverse effects on biological characteristics of soil, resulting in decreased crop yields and productivity. Although a number of conventional strategies including liming and use of organic and inorganic fertilizers are suggested for managing soil acidity but cost-effective and sustainable amendments are not available to address this problem. Currently, there is increasing interest in using biochar, a form of biomass derived pyrogenic carbon, for managing acidity while improving soil health and fertility. However, biochar varies in properties due to the use of wide diversity of biomass, variable production conditions and, therefore, its application to different soils can result in positive, neutral and or negative effects requiring an in-depth understanding of biochar-acid soil interactions to achieve the best possible outcomes. Here, we present a comprehensive synthesis of the current literature on soil acidity management using biochar. Synthesis of literature showed that biochars, enriched with minerals (i.e., usually produced at higher temperatures), are the most effective at increasing soil pH, basic cation retention and promoting plant growth and yield. Moreover, the mechanism of soil acidity amelioration with biochar amendments varies biochar types, i.e., high temperature biochars with liming effects and low temperature biochars with proton consumption on their functional groups. We also provide the mechanistic interactions between biochar, plant and soils. Altogether, this comprehensive review will provide guidelines to agricultural practitioners on the selection of suitable biochar for the reclamation of soil acidity.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2015 NetherlandsPublisher:Elsevier BV Authors:Mia, Shamim;
Uddin, Nijam;Mia, Shamim
Mia, Shamim in OpenAIREAl Mamun Hossain, Shaikh Abdullah;
Amin, Ruhul; +2 AuthorsAl Mamun Hossain, Shaikh Abdullah
Al Mamun Hossain, Shaikh Abdullah in OpenAIREMia, Shamim;
Uddin, Nijam;Mia, Shamim
Mia, Shamim in OpenAIREAl Mamun Hossain, Shaikh Abdullah;
Amin, Ruhul; Mete, Fatima Z.;Al Mamun Hossain, Shaikh Abdullah
Al Mamun Hossain, Shaikh Abdullah in OpenAIREHiemstra, Tjisse;
Hiemstra, Tjisse
Hiemstra, Tjisse in OpenAIREBiochar has potentials for soil fertility improvement, climate change mitigation and environmental reclamation, and charred biomass can be deliberately incorporated into soil for long-term carbon stabilization and soil amendment. Many different methods have been used for biochar production ranging from laboratory to industrial scales. However, in countryside of developing countries, biomass is generally used for cooking but not charred. Biochar production techniques at farmer scale have remained poorly developed. We developed and tested biochar production kilns for farmers with a dimension of 50.8 cm × 38.1 cm (height × diameter), using three different setups for optimizing oxygen (O2) limitation and syngas circulation: airtight with no syngas circulation (Model I), semi-airtight with external syngas circulation (Model II) and semi-airtight with internal syngas circulation (Model III). A comparative assessment of these biochar production kiln models was made considering biochar pyrolysis time, fuel to biomass ratio, biochar to feedstock ratio and thermogravimetric index (TGI). Among the models, the best quality biochar (TGI = 0.15) was obtained from Model I kiln taking the longest time for pyrolysis (12.5 h) and the highest amount of fuel wood (1.22 kg kg-1 biomass). Model III kiln produced comparatively good quality biochar (TGI = 0.11), but with less fuel wood requirement (0.33 kg kg-1 biomass) and shorter pyrolysis time (8.5 h). We also tested Model III kiln in a three times larger size under two situations (steel kiln and pit kiln). The biochar to feedstock ratio (0.38) and quality (TGI = 0.14) increased slightly for the larger kilns. Quality of biochar was found to be mainly related to pyrolysis time. The costs for the biochar stove and pit kiln were US$ 65-77, while it was US$ 154 for the large size steel kiln. Model III kiln can potentially be used for both cooking and biochar production at farmer scale.
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