FROM WASTE TO RESOURCE: WOOD WASTE BIOCHAR FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
NUO ATLIEKŲ IKI IŠTEKLIŲ: BIOANGLIS IŠ MEDIENOS ATLIEKŲ TVARIAM ŽEMĖS ŪKIUI
DOI : https://doi.org/10.35633/inmateh-77-115
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Wood waste from packaging, construction, and wood processing is an underutilized resource with potential for biochar production. This paper reviews research on wood waste utilization, focusing on biochar applications and prospects. Pyrolysis converts wood waste into carbon-rich biochar, addressing contamination issues and enhancing sustainability. Biochar improves soil health by increasing organic matter, water retention, and nutrient supply. It can also be used in granulated organic fertilizers, though challenges in granulation require further research. Future efforts should optimize production, expand applications, and improve processing technologies to fully utilize wood waste as a renewable and sustainable resource.
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