Characterization and monitoring of biochar for environmental applications
Biochar is proposed as geo-engineering strategy for sequestering carbon and substituting part of fossil energy. Nevertheless, environmental effect of biochar is a complex function of mechanical and chemical properties, acid-base features and presence of contaminants which in turn are determined by the feedstock used and pyrolysis process. For this reason, the chemical characterization of this material is mandatory prior to soil application. The aim of the research line is to understand the relationships between production parameters and biochar quality in agriculture and other applications.
