Resistance of Conifer Needle Polyolefin Composites (CNPCs) Against Biodecomposition Caused by Fungi

Sorption–desorption of some transition metals, boron and sulphur in a multi-ionic system onto phyto-biochars prepared at two pyrolysis temperatures

“…3 Biochars produced by pyrolysis provide sorbent materials with a characteristic porous structure, high surface area and cation exchange capacity (CEC), active functional groups and a graphite-like aromatic structure. 4,5 These properties impart high adsorption capacity to biochars for many transition metals including micronutrients, B and S. 6,7 Many agriculture-and forestry-based biomass wastes such as lantana (Lantana camara) an obnoxious bushy weed, pine (Pinus roxburghii) needles, which are difficult to decompose due to the high resin content, 8 and wheat (Triticum aestivum) straw are usually burnt out in the open causing air pollution and loss of carbon (C) and other precious plant nutrients. Biochar production from these biomass wastes can be a suitable option for their safe disposal.…”