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Valorisation of Residue of Mentha arvensis by Pyrolysis: Evaluation of Agronomic and Environmental Benefits

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The elucidation of biochar properties across the various temperature ranges is necessary for the preparation of tailor made biochar from any feed stock. This paper reports selected physicochemical properties of biochar prepared from the residue of Mentha arvensis pyrolyzed at 450, 650 and 850 °C. Ultimate and proximate analyses, product distribution (bio-oil and biochar), TGA, Calorific values, FTIR, functional group analyses, cation exchange capacity and calcium carbonate equivalence of biochars revealed the variations and suitability of biochar for as a fuel feed stock and/or soil amendment. Bio-oil and biochars produced at 850 °C contained the highest carbon content (68 and 87%, respectively), and energy content (32 MJ/kg and 6837 kcal/mol, respectively) and could be a promising alternative for replacements of non-renewable-fuels. Biochar produced at 450 °C had the highest available nutrient contents (P: 47.3 mg/kg, NH3–N: 28 mg/kg, and NO3–N: 0.6 mg/kg), cation exchange capacity (161.8 meq/100 g) and calcium carbonate equivalence (83.5%) suitable and economical for soil fertility enhancement and liming of highly acidic soils (enhanced the pH up to 2.8 units at 6% application rate).

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This work has been supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India through Fast Track Project (PK) (Sr/FTP/Es-20/2012) and Women Scientist project (NN) (SR/WOSA/AS-01/2013). Authors are also acknowledging Director, CSIR-CIMAP for providing analysis facility.

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    Nidhi Nigam & Puja Khare

  2. Analytical Chemistry Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. – CIMAP, Near Kukrail Picnic Spot, Lucknow, 226 015, India

    Karuna Shanker

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Nigam, N., Shanker, K. & Khare, P. Valorisation of Residue of Mentha arvensis by Pyrolysis: Evaluation of Agronomic and Environmental Benefits. Waste Biomass Valor 9, 1909–1919 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-017-9928-7

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