Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Current Trends in Natural Sciences, cilt.11, sa.21, ss.161-169, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
Biochar is produced through thermochemical decomposition, so called as pyrolysis, of different biomass groups in the
presence of little or no oxygen. Resultant material is highly stable material with excellent surface characteristics and
pore structure and is also rich in functional groups. Such properties of the material are largely influenced by pre- and
post-treatments and thermal decomposition conditions. Various methods have been used for thermal decomposition of
biomass, such as pyrolysis thermal carbonization, torrefaction and microwave heating at different temperatures and for
different durations. Biochar has recently started to be used for wastewater treatment and water pollution control
purposes. It is also used to improve soil properties including aggregate stability, water holding capacity and organic
matter content. It is a new, economic and environment friendly material to be used in wastewater treatments technology
and soil improvement. In this study, biochar production technologies and properties of resultant materials were
summarized and potential use of biochar in wastewater treatments operations and for soil improvement were assessed
in detail.