Biochar and the Circular Economy
Transforming Waste into Sustainable Resources
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Adewale George Adeniyi, Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Ebuka Chizitere Emenike
- Language: English
Biochar and the Circular Economy: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Resources will serve as a comprehensive resource for end users by providing a deep dive into the produc… Read more
Description
Description
Biochar and the Circular Economy: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Resources will serve as a comprehensive resource for end users by providing a deep dive into the production, physicochemical properties, and multifaceted applications of biochar within a circular economy framework. Researchers and practitioners can use this content to identify best practices for biochar production, evaluate potential industrial applications based on material characteristics, and understand how biochar can close resource loops for sustainability. The book’s interdisciplinary approach—bridging material science, engineering, economics, and policy—will support users throughout the research and implementation workflow: from conceptualizing sustainable solutions, designing experiments, and optimizing processes, to developing policy recommendations and business models. By offering case studies, real-world examples, and practical frameworks, the book helps users solve problems related to waste management, resource recovery, environmental impact reduction, and the economic adoption of biochar technologies.
Key features
Key features
- Offers an integrated analysis of biochar's production, properties, and applications within circular economy systems, highlighting its multifaceted roles
- Combines perspectives from environmental science, material science, engineering, economics, and policy to provide a holistic understanding of biochar's potential
- Includes case studies and original research findings that demonstrate practical implementations of biochar in various industries
- Analyzes relevant policy frameworks and economic incentives to facilitate the adoption and scaling of biochar technologies
- Contributes to current global discussions on sustainable resource management, addressing urgent environmental challenges and promoting innovative solutions
Readership
Readership
Academic and industry researchers working in the field of materials science, engineering, environmental science, and related disciplines who are interested in sustainable resource management and circular economy strategies
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part I: Introduction to Biochar and the Circular Economy
1. Introduction to Biochar and the Circular Economy
2. Biochar as a Key Component in Circular Economy Systems
3. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks Supporting Biochar and Circular Economy
Part II: Biochar Production, Properties, and Applications
4. Techniques for the Production of Biochar
5. Physico-chemical and functional characteristics of biochar
6. Applications of Biochar in Agriculture
7. Environmental Remediation Applications of Biochar
8. Applications of Biochar in Electronics
9. Biochar in Advanced Catalysis for Green Chemistry
10. Energy Storage Applications of Biochar
11. Biochar as an additive in Bioprocesses
12. Biochar-Based Composites: Production and Properties
Part III: Implementation, Challenges, and Future Directions
13. Challenges and Opportunities in Biochar Utilization
14. Recent Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Biochar Optimization
15. Economic Viability and Market Development for Biochar Products
16. Life Cycle Assessment of Biochar Applications in Various Industries
17. Biochar Integration in Circular Economy Models
1. Introduction to Biochar and the Circular Economy
2. Biochar as a Key Component in Circular Economy Systems
3. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks Supporting Biochar and Circular Economy
Part II: Biochar Production, Properties, and Applications
4. Techniques for the Production of Biochar
5. Physico-chemical and functional characteristics of biochar
6. Applications of Biochar in Agriculture
7. Environmental Remediation Applications of Biochar
8. Applications of Biochar in Electronics
9. Biochar in Advanced Catalysis for Green Chemistry
10. Energy Storage Applications of Biochar
11. Biochar as an additive in Bioprocesses
12. Biochar-Based Composites: Production and Properties
Part III: Implementation, Challenges, and Future Directions
13. Challenges and Opportunities in Biochar Utilization
14. Recent Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Biochar Optimization
15. Economic Viability and Market Development for Biochar Products
16. Life Cycle Assessment of Biochar Applications in Various Industries
17. Biochar Integration in Circular Economy Models
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Adewale George Adeniyi
Adewale George Adeniyi is a prominent scholar and expert in biochar research, focusing on process and product development, solid waste management, and environmental pollution control. He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and is currently a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. With over 15 years of experience in academia and research, he is the principal investigator of the Sustainable Materials and Process Development (SMAPDEV) Research Network. Currently, he serves as the Deputy Director (Operations) at the University of Ilorin Centre for Open Distance Learning and is a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, University of Ilorin, NigeriaKI
Kingsley O. Iwuozor
Kingsley O. Iwuozor obtained his bachelor’s degree in Pure and Industrial Chemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. He later earned a postgraduate diploma in Quality Control and Environmental Science from the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, India, and a master’s degree in industrial chemistry from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He is a faculty member at the Nigeria Sugar Institute, Ilorin, where he currently serves as Head of Factory Operations. His diverse research interests span material development, water and wastewater treatment, and environmental remediation. Additionally, his studies extend to research related to the sugar and allied industries.
Affiliations and expertise
Nigeria Sugar Institute, NigeriaEE
Ebuka Chizitere Emenike
Ebuka Chizitere Emenike obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure and Industrial Chemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, and a master’s degree in industrial chemistry from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He is an investigator with the Sustainable Materials and Process Development (SMAPDEV) Research Network, who specializes in environmental nanotechnology, and focusing on sustainable applications in water systems. He is a registered member of the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN).
Affiliations and expertise
University of Ilorin, Nigeria