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1 Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Plot No. 97, Sector-56, HSIIDC Kundli, Sonipat 131 028, IN
2 Department of Food Engineering, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Plot No. 97, Sector-56, HSIIDC Kundli, Sonipat 131 028, IN
Source
Current Science, Vol 107, No 10 (2014), Pagination: 1673-1682
Abstract
Advance biochar production technique, hydrothermal carbonization (HTC, wet pyrolysis) offers an option to tap the benefits of biomass residues of food industry characterized by high moisture and low calorific value. HTC is more energy efficient due to its low temperature operations and higher biochar recovery rates (up to 90%). Biochar offers multitude of benefits in terms of agronomical and environmental management. It can contribute to climate change mitigation, increase plant productivity and crop yield and remediation of contaminated sites. Limitations and knowledge gaps in the current understanding of biochar along with its properties have been identified. Major hurdles recognized in commercialization of biochar application are permanency, diversity and economic viability.
Keywords
Agro-Food Industry, Biochar Production, Biomass Residues, Hydrothermal Carbonization.
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