Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kinza Tanveer, Noshin Ilyas, Nosheen Akhtar, Humaira Yasmin, Daniel Ingo Hefft, Mohamed A. A. El-Sheikh, Parvaiz Ahmad
Summary: This research evaluated the effect of biochar and compost application on Spinacia oleracea growth in cadmium-contaminated soil. The results showed that the combined application of biochar and compost improved the contaminated soil by reducing Cd toxicity and promoting plant growth. The treatment also increased biomass and photosynthetic pigments, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, and reduced cadmium accumulation in spinach plants.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuwen Zhou, Sanjeev Kumar Awasthi, Tao Liu, Shivpal Verma, Zengqiang Zhang, Ashok Pandey, Sunita Varjani, Ronghua Li, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
Summary: This study investigated the succession of heavy metal resistant bacteria (HMRB) communities during poultry manure composting by adding different concentrations of chicken manure biochar. The bacterial diversity was higher in biochar treatments, with T4 treatment showing the best results. High temperature periods were positively correlated with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria, suggesting an improvement in bacterial abundance and composting efficiency.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Jose Romualdo de Sousa Lima, Maria da Conceicio Cavalcanti de Goes, Claude Hammecker, Antonio Celso Dantas Antonino, Erika Valente de Medeiros, Everardo Valadares de Sa Barretto Sampaio, Maria Camila de Barros Silva Leite, Vanilson Pedro da Silva, Eduardo Soares de Souza, Rodolfo Souza
Summary: This study investigated the effects of biochar, poultry manure, and their combination on soil and crop yield. The results showed that in the sub-humid region of Brazil, the combination of biochar and poultry manure can increase bean yield and water use efficiency. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of these soil amendments.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Balasubramani Ravindran, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Soon Woong Chang, P. K. Selvi, Ramalingam Balachandar, Sasikala Chinnappan, Nur Izyan Wan Azelee, Ganesh Munuswamy-Ramanujam
Summary: This study investigates the system of co-composting food waste and poultry manure using rice husk biochar. The results show that the addition of biochar improves the characteristics of compost, extends the composting process, reduces gas emissions, and enhances nitrogen retention.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Thomas F. Ducey, Gilbert C. Sigua, Jeffrey M. Novak, James A. Ippolito, Kurt A. Spokas, Mark G. Johnson
Summary: The addition of biochar and compost to mining impacted soils can significantly increase microbial biomass, improve soil growth conditions, and impact microbial community structure and function. The type of biochar, application rate, and compost addition all play a role in influencing microbial communities, while pH, electrical conductivity, and magnesium concentrations in the soil also have an impact.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yilin Kong, Ruonan Ma, Guoxue Li, Guoying Wang, Yan Liu, Jing Yuan
Summary: This study found that adding biochar, calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer, and spent mushroom substrate during pig manure composting can accelerate organic matter degradation and promote humification, increasing the humic acid content in compost. Different additives have different effects on heavy metal passivation, with spent mushroom substrate showing the best passivation performance for Cd, Cr, and Pb.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Wang, Xiaoxia Hao, Zile Liu, Zili Guo, Li Zhu, Bangjie Xiong, Dongmei Jiang, Linyuan Shen, Mingzhou Li, Bo Kang, Guoqing Tang, Lin Bai
Summary: The addition of biochar significantly increased methane yield and reduced the bioavailability of heavy metals during anaerobic digestion of pig manure. Although there was a slight increase in ecological risk, the digestates were still classified as moderate risk, providing important insights for treating heavy metal pollution in anaerobic digesters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fengfeng Sui, Min Wang, Liqiang Cui, Guixiang Quan, Jinlong Yan, Lianqing Li
Summary: Pig manure could be a beneficial fertilizer for soil, but it contains high concentrations of toxic elements. Pyrolysis method can effectively reduce the environmental risk associated with pig manure. This study found that high-temperature pyrolysis can stabilize toxic elements in pig manure and improve the immobilization of toxic metals.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinxing Zhou, Taher Baghaee Moghaddam, Meizhu Chen, Shaopeng Wu, Yuan Zhang, Xiaorui Zhang, Sanjeev Adhikari, Xiao Zhang
Summary: This study focused on using fast pyrolysis to produce renewable bio-oil and biochar, with different temperatures and N-2 flow velocities affecting the yields. Results showed that higher pyrolysis temperature increased the purity of inorganic oxide in biochar, while increased N-2 flow velocity promoted the yield of carbon in biochar.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Majeed Ali, Talaat Ahmed, Mohammed Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti
Summary: The study found that using municipal class A biosolids as organic fertilizer greatly enhanced the overall growth of tomato plants, but the fruits contained toxic levels of trace heavy metals.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rekha Kumari, Rozi Sharma, Neeraj Kumar Sharma, Deepak Pant, Piyush Malaviya
Summary: Chemical fertilizers increase crop production in the short term but decrease soil fertility in the long run. Recycling nutrient-rich poultry manure into biochar and using it as a soil amendment, along with irrigation using greywater, can enhance soil properties and promote plant growth. This study demonstrated that applying poultry biochar and 100% greywater irrigation improved soil nutrient content and crop growth, highlighting the potential of biochar and greywater management for sustainable agriculture.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adewale George Adeniyi, Joshua O. Ighalo, Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Mubarak Adewale Amoloye
Summary: Elephant grass and poultry litter can be converted into biochar through low-temperature thermochemical processing in West Africa. The biochar produced has a mesoporous structure and large pore size, making it suitable for various environmental and agricultural applications. These findings contribute to solid waste management and environmental pollution control.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhongzhong Wang, Shun Wang, Sihuang Xie, Yan Jiang, Jizhong Meng, Guangxue Wu, Yuansheng Hu, Xinmin Zhan
Summary: The study found that the addition of biochar has a slight increase in specific methane yield in dry anaerobic digestion, especially in the degradation of poorly biodegradable organics. However, the supplementation of biochar did not significantly affect the peak methane production rate, possibly due to the important role of enhancing electron transfer mechanism.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jolanta Sobik-Szoltysek, Katarzyna Wystalska, Krystyna Malinska, Erik Meers
Summary: The study found that different pyrolysis temperatures affect the sorption properties of poultry-manure-derived biochar. Biochar produced at 575 degrees Celsius showed good adsorption efficiency for Zn, Cd, and Pb, and was not affected by competing metal ions.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Candela Mariel Arias, Laura Fernanda Simoes da Silva, Marcio Roberto Soares, Victor Augusto Forti
Summary: Biochar is widely studied in Brazil for its agronomic and environmental benefits. The research started in 2003 and has shown a steady increase, reaching its peak in 2021. The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Sao Paulo University (USP), and Federal Lavras University (UFLA) contributed the most to publications. The United States, Spain, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands have the most collaborations with Brazil. Plant-based raw materials, particularly wood residues, are commonly used in biochar research in Brazil, with residues from the sugar-energy industry showing potential for further studies.
RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Michal Kopec, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek, Krzysztof Gondek, Katarzyna Wolny-Koladka, Marek Zdaniewicz, Renata Jarosz
Summary: New ways of managing hop sediments from brewing and fermentation of beer are constantly being sought and the existing ones improved as part of the circular economy. The study analyses the composting of hop waste under laboratory conditions and the effects of the biological activity of composts introduced into the soil.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Renata Jarosz, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek, Krzysztof Gondek, Michal Kopec, Tomas Losak, Lidia Marcinska-Mazur
Summary: The changes in quantitative and qualitative humus parameters in loamy sand with the addition of poultry litter (PL) and poultry litter biochar (PLB) were estimated over a 5-year study period. It was found that PL had a significant impact on the mineralization of organic matter and caused noticeable changes in humus compounds. On the other hand, PLB had a slower mineralization rate, especially at higher doses, and had a more favorable effect on the structure and mobility of humic acid carbon compared to PL.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Justyna Szerement, Alicja Szatanik-Kloc, Jakub Mokrzycki, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek
Summary: Human micronutrient deficiencies are a widespread global issue, and agronomic biofortification of crops is seen as the cheapest strategy to alleviate hidden hunger. The review focuses on factors influencing the effectiveness of biofortified crops and discusses the accumulation of zinc, selenium, and iron in crops and their impacts on plant defense mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Renata Jarosz, Justyna Szerement, Krzysztof Gondek, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek
Summary: Zeolites are porous aluminosilicates with a crystalline structure that can be used for environmental purification and plant nutrition. Their high adsorption capacity, ion exchange, and specific surface area are the reasons for their wide application in agriculture. Direct application of zeolites in soil is beneficial for soil, reduces acidification, and improves nutrient use efficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Daniyal Sher Bahadur, Samreen Riaz Ahmed, Altaf Hussain Lahori, Tanveer Hussain, Sofia Khalique Alvi, Sheraz Shafique, Sadia Fatima, Viola Vambol, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek, Preeta Hinduja, Sergij Vambol, Zengqiang Zhang
Summary: The study assessed the effects of novel fuller earth, rock phosphate, and biochar on maize plant growth and uptake of toxic metals. The results showed that the combined application of these substances increased the biomass of maize plants and reduced the uptake of toxic metals.
Article
Agronomy
Monika Bieniasz, Anna Konieczny, Jan Blaszczyk, Jacek Nawrocki, Michal Kope, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek, Krzysztof Gondek, Tomasz Zaleski, Jaroslaw Knaga, Michal Pniak
Summary: Heat stress has a negative impact on pollination, fertilization, and fruit development in strawberries. However, the application of titanium organic complex improves pollination and fertilization processes, leading to better fruit development.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Krzysztof Gondek, Piotr Micek, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek, Jerzy Kowal, Krzysztof Andres, Katarzyna Szczurowska, Marcin Lis, Krzysztof Smoron
Summary: This study examined the effects of adding functionalized materials and bacterial metabolites to composted biomass and found that the addition of diatomite had the most effective immobilization of heavy metals. The study also showed that the addition of functionalized materials and bacterial metabolites had different effects on the microbial communities in composts.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Katarzyna Wolny-Koladka, Renata Jarosz, Michal Juda, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek
Summary: The availability and affordability of fertilizers are the main risks faced by the fertilizer market. Therefore, alternative sources of nutrient supply for plants need to be explored, while also considering soil properties. Fertilizers with functionalized materials can help optimize nutrient use. This study aimed to assess the impact of fertilizer mixtures containing zeolite-vermiculite composites on soil microorganisms and properties. The results showed that these mixtures significantly influenced nitrogen and organic carbon content, as well as soil respiration activity.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jakub Mokrzycki, Monika Fedyna, Mateusz Marzec, Rafal Panek, Justyna Szerement, Lidia Marcinska-Mazur, Renata Jarosz, Tomasz Bajda, Wojciech Franus, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek
Summary: Removal of phosphate ions from aqueous environment is a global concern. Zeolite NaX derived from fly ash was modified by ion exchange and impregnation to improve its adsorption capacity. The results showed that ion exchange significantly improved the adsorption capacity of zeolite X, while impregnated zeolites also exhibited good adsorption performance.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Tomasz Glab, Wojciech Szewczyk, Krzysztof Gondek
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different rates of plant growth regulators (PGRs) on the visual quality of Kentucky bluegrass. The results showed that Trinexapac Ethyl and Flurprimidol applications improved the overall appearance of turfgrass, while Paclobutrazol and Gibberellic Acid applications decreased the overall appearance. The PGRs also affected the leaf texture and color assessments, with different PGRs resulting in different hues and tones.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katarzyna Wolny-Koladka, Lidia Marcinska-Mazur, Renata Jarosz, Michal Juda, Tomas Losak, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of mineral-organic mixtures on the abundance of soil microorganisms. The results showed that the abundance of microorganisms was influenced by fertilisation and the type of plant. The highest abundance of microorganisms was found in treatments with lignite mixtures for oilseed rape, and with leonardite mixtures for wheat. Increasing the percentage of lignite and leonardite in the fertiliser mixtures did not result in a proportional increase in microorganism abundance, indicating no economic justification for such treatment. The mixtures used, with their alkaline pH, can serve as substitutes for calcium fertilisers to improve soil properties and protect soil organic matter from degradation.
ECOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY AND ENGINEERING S-CHEMIA I INZYNIERIA EKOLOGICZNA S
(2022)