Effect of Pyrolysis Temperature on Physicochemical Characteristics and Toxic Elements for Grub Manure-derived Biochar

Overview

Journal RSC Adv

Publisher Royal Society of Chemistry

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2024 Sep 3

PMID 39224651

Authors

Qingsong Zhao

Jiayi Cui

Yuxin Hou

Penggang Pei

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Abstract

While traditional solutions for disposing of animal manure are limited by their time-consuming nature and inefficiency, the pyrolysis of animal manure into biochar is considered a promising disposal option, offering high-value benefits. However, there are few research studies on the physicochemical properties and potential utilization pathway of grub manure-derived biochar (GB) prepared at different temperatures. In this study, grub manure (GM) was pyrolyzed at 450, 600 and 750 °C, and the effect of pyrolysis temperature on the characteristics and applications of GB was illustrated. The results showed that increasing pyrolysis temperature promoted the formation of an aromatic structure, enhanced the stability, and improved the surface pore structure of GB. The relationship between pyrolysis temperature and C/N-containing functional groups in GB was quantitatively analyzed. In the process of pyrolysis of GM to GB, carbonates first decomposed, and then, C[double bond, length as m-dash]O broke into C-O and finally condensed to form an aromatic ring structure at elevated pyrolysis temperature. Although GM was rich in organic matter and total N/P/K, the potentially toxic elements (PTEs) (Ni, Cu, Cd, Pb, Zn and As) in GM presented potential risk. The hazard of PTEs in GB was significantly decreased after GM was pyrolyzed. Overall, pyrolysis provided an opportunity for the sustainable management of GM, and GB is a multi-purpose and high-value product that could be applied in soil improvement, environmental remediation, and climate change mitigation for achieving sustainable development.

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