Biochar in Agriculture for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Biochar in Agriculture for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals introduces the state-of-the-art of biochar for agricultural applications to actualize Sustainable Development Goals and highlight current challenges and the way forward. It focuses on scientific knowledge and biochar technologies for agricultural soil improvement and plant growth. General production and properties are introduced in Part 1 to provide the readers with state-of-the-art knowledge on biochar production and characterization. Part 2 focuses on biochar for agricultural application and soil improvement, which meets SDG 2 (zero hunger), SDG 3 (good health and well-being), and SDG 15 (life on land). Part 3 of the book discusses the roles of biochar for environmental improvement in farmland to relieve water and waste management as well as climate change, which correspond to SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 13 (climate action), and SDG 14 (life below water). Part 4 highlights biochar used for boosting bioeconomy and clean energy, which conforms to SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), and SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure). Future prospects are presented in Part V to provide guidance for future research and inspire opportunities for achieving sustainable development. This book introduces the state-of-the-art of biochar for agricultural applications to actualize Sustainable Development Goals and highlight current challenges and the way forward. This work will focus on scientific knowledge and biochar technologies for soil improvement and crop growth. Biochar in Agriculture for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals will be important to agricultural engineers and researchers as well as those seeking to improve overall soil and environmental conditions through the use of biochar.