Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The challenges of environmental pollution, and nutrient imbalances associated with the use of synthetic fertilizers to boost food production from increased plant growth have led to the paradigm shift to organic fertilization. In line with this is the production of biochar, an organic fertilizer from wastes and agricultural residues. However, the quality and effectiveness of biochar’s agronomic application are a function of its properties directly linked to the process conditions used during production. This research work presents a review of the effect of pyrolysis conditions on the quality of biochar produced for plant growth. Specifically, the review discussed challenges of plant growth in agriculture, factors affecting plant growth, the use of biochar as an alternative organic fertilizer, the pyrolysis of biomass to biochar, factors affecting the properties of biochar and the effect of pyrolysis conditions as it affects the quality of biochar applied for plant growth and product. Another specific topic discussed is the future perspective towards biochar’s wide application to different soil types. Biochar adoption in different types of soils will increase the versatility of its use in agriculture.
Institution: Lagos State University
Language: English
Subfield: Fuel Technology
Field: Energy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409414625