The Potential Benefits and Limitations of Corn Cob and Sewage Sludge Biochars in an Infertile Oxisol

The thermal conversion of sewage sludge to biochar offers a promising alternative use for a hazardous waste material with potential benefits to agricultural productivity and soil quality. Three short-term greenhouse experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of corn cob (CC) and sewage sludge...

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Main Authors: Jonathan L. Deenik, Michael J. Cooney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/2/131