Biochar

Biochar: Science, Applications, and Future Prospects for Sustainable Solutions, 1st Edition, provides a structured scientific study of carbon-rich materials generated via biomass pyrolysis. Published by Academic Press in 2025, this volume details core scientific principles governing biochar physical and chemical properties, establishing how biomass conversion supports environmental sustainability.

The text details biochar synthesis methods while investigating factors that dictate nutrient retention mechanisms in diverse settings. It addresses operational strategies for long-term carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas mitigation, and renewable energy production. In addition, coverage includes emerging functional applications, specifically focusing on technical developments in agricultural pest management and the containment of environmental odors.

Authored by Sivaperumal Sivaramakrishnan and Nirmaladevi Dhandayudapani Shrinithivihahshini, this 278-page book supports academic research programs and professional practice. It provides targeted technical material for research scholars, ecologists, biotechnologists, and agricultural scientists engaged in biomass processing and environmental management.