A critical review of biochar-based nitrogen fertilizers and their effects on crop production and the environment
Yurong Gao,
Zheng Fang,
Lukas Van Zwieten,
Nanthi Bolan,
Da Dong,
Bert F. Quin,
Jun Meng,
Fangbai Li,
Fengchang Wu,
Hailong Wang,
Wenfu Chen
Affiliations
Yurong Gao
Agronomy College, Shenyang Agricultural University
Zheng Fang
Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University
Lukas Van Zwieten
Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales
Nanthi Bolan
School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia
Da Dong
School of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang A&F University
Bert F. Quin
Quin Environmentals (NZ) Ltd
Jun Meng
Agronomy College, Shenyang Agricultural University
Fangbai Li
Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences
Fengchang Wu
State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences
Hailong Wang
Agronomy College, Shenyang Agricultural University
Wenfu Chen
Agronomy College, Shenyang Agricultural University
Highlights A comprehensive review of technology has been undertaken from biochar-based nitrogen fertilizers (BBNFs). Kinetics and mechanisms of the slow-release of N from BBNFs are revealed. BBNFs enhanced soil properties, N retention in soil and crop yield, and improved N use efficiency.
