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

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