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  • Environmental Science
  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology

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  • Biochar, a carbon-rich material from biomass pyrolysis, possesses unique properties.
  • Engineered biochar involves modifying pristine biochar through physical, chemical, or mechanical treatments to enhance its characteristics.
  • The synthesis and application of engineered biochar in energy and environmental sectors are rapidly advancing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of recent mechanistic approaches for engineered biochar synthesis.
  • To systematically examine the applications of engineered biochar in environmental fields, including composting, anaerobic digestion, and soil health.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and future research challenges in engineered biochar technology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on engineered biochar synthesis techniques.
  • Analysis of studies on the application of engineered biochar in composting and anaerobic digestion.
  • Evaluation of research on engineered biochar's effects on soil microbial communities and enzymatic activities.

Main Results:

  • Engineered biochar synthesis involves diverse physical, chemical, and mechanical modification strategies.
  • Engineered biochar positively impacts composting efficiency and anaerobic digestion processes.
  • Soil amendment with engineered biochar can enhance microbial community structure and enzymatic activities.

Conclusions:

  • Engineered biochar presents significant potential for environmental remediation and sustainable energy applications.
  • Further research is crucial to address existing knowledge gaps and overcome challenges in the widespread application of engineered biochar.
  • Optimizing synthesis methods and understanding long-term environmental impacts are key future research directions.