Circular Economics in Agricultural Waste Biomass Management
Luiz Henrique Sant’ Ana,
Jessica R. P. Oliveira,
Giovanna Gonçalves,
Angelo M. Tusset,
Giane G. Lenzi
Affiliations
Luiz Henrique Sant’ Ana
Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Paraná-Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire 330, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Brazil
Jessica R. P. Oliveira
Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Paraná-Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire 330, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Brazil
Giovanna Gonçalves
Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Paraná-Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire 330, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Brazil
Angelo M. Tusset
Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Paraná-Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire 330, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Brazil
Giane G. Lenzi
Department of Production Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Paraná, Paraná-Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire 330, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Brazil
The present study deals with the reuse of agro-industrial waste with a specific focus on biochar (processed plant biomass or biochar) consisting of organic and inorganic waste biomass subjected to thermochemical processes. The objective of this work is to carry out a systematic review of the literature according to the Methodi Ordinatio methodology and select a bibliographic portfolio of high relevance to this study that makes it possible to present the concepts, applications and interest on the part of companies in including biochar in their processes, as well as addressing the environmental impacts linked to incorrect waste disposal. In this sense, biochar presents an interesting potential solution from both a waste management and environmental point of view. The current challenge is studies that prove economic viability.
