Succession of biochar addition for soil amendment and contaminants remediation during co-composting: A state of art review

Huu-Tuan Tran, Nanthi S Bolan, Chitsan Lin, Quach An Binh, Minh-Ky Nguyen, The Anh Luu, Van-Giang Le, Cham Q Pham, Hong-Giang Hoang, Dai-Viet N Vo

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Abstract

This paper aimed to highlight the succession of biochar addition for soil amendment and contaminants remediation during composting process. Biochar incorporated into the compost mixture promotes composting performance and enhances contaminants reduction. Co-composting with biochar for soil biota has been demonstrated via modified soil biological community abundance and diversity. On the other hand, adverse alterations to soil properties were noted, which had a negative impact on the communication of microbe-to-plant interactions within the rhizosphere. As a result, these changes influenced the competition between soilborne pathogens and beneficial soil microorganisms. Co-composting with biochar promoted the heavy metals (HMs) remediation efficiency in contaminated soils by around 66-95%. Notably, applying biochar during composting could improve nutrient retention and mitigate leaching. The adsorption of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus compounds by biochar can be applied to manage environmental contamination and presents an excellent opportunity to enhance soil quality. Additionally, the various specific functional groups and large specific surface areas of biochar allow for excellent adsorption of persistent pollutants (e.g., pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)) and emerging organic pollutants, such as microplastic, phthalate acid esters (PAEs) during co-composting. Finally, future perspectives, research gaps, and recommendations for further studies are highlighted, and potential opportunities are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number118191
JournalJournal of Environmental Management
Volume342
Early online date19 May 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Sept 2023

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