Data challenges in optimizing biochar-based carbon sequestration

Raymond R. Tan

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2019, vol. 104, issue C, 174-177

Abstract: Biochar-based carbon management networks (CMNs) offer a means of achieving negative net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Such systems rely on relatively mature technologies for biochar production, distribution and application by tillage; thus, the prospects for near-term scale-up, especially in developing countries with agriculture-intensive economies, are promising. The main technological gap lies in the capability to predict, optimize and monitor the actual climate change mitigation benefits. Computer-aided planning of biochar-based CMNs will be needed to maximize GHG reductions while minimizing any potential adverse environmental impacts. Such models can help decision-makers to understand and optimize the cost/benefit aspects of such systems to accelerate their commercial deployment. This paper gives a brief review of the available scientific literature, and discusses prospective areas for further research to facilitate the large-scale use of biochar as a negative emissions technology (NET).

Keywords: Biochar; Negative emissions technology (NET); Carbon banking; Carbon management network (CMN); Optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2019.01.032

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