Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. XIII
Written by Rupesh SINGH, Henrique TRINDADE, João Ricardo SOUSA
Biochar is being produced from biosolids waste of several industrial sectors, including Agri industries by pyrolysis process. Present investigation aims to evaluate the biochar produced from forest debris. Animal farming is a major agri industry and produces huge amounts of waste solids and liquid fractions which are a major source for composting of organic residues. Large amounts of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide) and ammonia are released to the environment during the composting process and become a major concern for environmental health. The solid biowaste from cattle farms was inoculated with biochar and emissions of methane, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and ammonia were measured in comparison to control. Present study may develop a sustainable method in the composting process to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and improve the environmental health for a better tomorrow.
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