Nano-Biochar and Nanoparticles for Soil Health Improvement

Crop loss and insufficient yield are two important issues faced by farmers. A major cause of both of these issues is unhealthy soil. Various technological means have been tested and used for purifying soil and making it healthy. However, they are expensive and often unfriendly to the environment. This new book, Nano-Biochar and Nanoparticles for Soil Health Improvement, explores sustainable means of soil improvement through the promising use of nano-biochar and nanoparticles for improving soil quality, as well as for reducing waste. Nano-biochar application improves soil properties, increasing the suitability of the soil for microbial growth activities. The book explores approaches for soil health improvement, focusing primarily on nano-sized biochar and various metal-based nanoparticles, which may have a direct influence on soil microbial functionality, soil biota, and soil physiochemical properties. The book discusses how nano-biochar can improve soil quality and sustainability and explores the various types of nanoparticles and approaches for improving soil health. Chapters present research on how nanoparticles and nano-biochar can reduce salinity stress, improve soil physiochemical properties, and improve intrinsic soil characteristics. The book also explores the unique soil-microbe interaction and provides insight into nanoparticles and nano-biochar as a means of this interaction. This new book is a pioneer for its discussion of the role of nanoparticles in improving soil quality and reducing soil toxicity and stress. It will be a valuable addition to the scientific community to consider new technological developments to improve soil health.