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Life cycle assessment of biochar as a green sorbent for soil remediation

Research Abstract

The study explores the essential role of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in assessing the environmental sustainability impacts of biochar as a green sorbent in soil remediation. Recent studies from 2021 to 2023 underscore biochar's potential for global warming mitigation and carbon sequestration. The review discusses various concerns related to biochar-to-soil LCA, including its effects on heavy metals and pesticides in soils, the necessity for additional research on application frequency for pollutant sorption, impacts on real/different soil carbon stocks, variability in biochar properties, limited long-term studies, potential health implications, and incomplete assessment of pollutant dynamics, considering different biochar production methods and soil surface albedo. Advocating for LCAs for other green sorbents, such as low-cost clay, chitosan, and green nano-sorbents, is essential. Additionally, the integration of multiple green remediation techniques is proposed to enhance overall efficiency in soil and environmental remediation practices.

Research Authors
Ahmed I. Osman , Mohamed Farghali , Ahmed K. Rashwan
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Research Pages
100882
Research Publisher
Elsevier
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
46
Research Website
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452223624000038
Research Year
2024