Mineral-enriched biochar delivers enhanced nutrient recovery and carbon dioxide removal

Wolfram Buss; Christian Wurzer; David A. C. Manning; Eelco J. Rohling; Justin Borevitz; Ondřej Mašek

doi:10.1038/s43247-022-00394-w

Communications Earth & Environment (Mar 2022)

Mineral-enriched biochar delivers enhanced nutrient recovery and carbon dioxide removal

Wolfram Buss,
Christian Wurzer,
David A. C. Manning,
Eelco J. Rohling,
Justin Borevitz,
Ondřej Mašek

Affiliations

Wolfram Buss: Research School of Biology, Australian National University
Christian Wurzer: UK Biochar Research Centre, School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh
David A. C. Manning: School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University
Eelco J. Rohling: Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University
Justin Borevitz: Research School of Biology, Australian National University
Ondřej Mašek: UK Biochar Research Centre, School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-022-00394-w
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 3, no. 1
pp. 1 – 11

Abstract

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Mineral doping of biomass prior to pyrolysis enhances carbon dioxide removal associated with biochar application to soils due to increased stable carbon yield, while also improving biochar fertiliser value through added nutrients and enhanced phosphorus availability.

Published in Communications Earth & Environment

ISSN: 2662-4435 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science: Geology; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: Environmental sciences
Website: https://www.nature.com/commsenv/

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