Because they are strong and stable, lignocellulosic supramolecular structures in plant cell walls are resistant to decomposition. However, they can be degraded and recycled by soil microbiota. Little is known about the biomass degradation profiles of complex microbiota based on differences in cellulosic supramolecular structures without compositional variations. Here, we characterized and evalu...

Natural biomass ash of agricultural residuals was collected from a power plant and modified with hexagonal mesoporous silica and functionalized with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane. The physicochemical and morphological properties of the biomass ash were analyzed by ICP-OES, SEM, TEM-EDS, FTIR, and BET analysis. The adsorption behavior of the modified product for Cd2+ in aqueous solution was studi...

In order to investigate the change rules and response characteristics of growth status on each component of poplar seedling followed by continuous cropping generations and growth period, we clear the biomass distribution pattern of poplar seedling, adapt continuous cropping, and provide theoretical foundation and technical reference on cultivation management of poplar seedling, the first genera...

Large-scale coastal reclamation has caused significant changes in Spartina alterniflora (S. alterniflora) distribution in coastal regions of China. However, few studies have focused on estimation of the wetland vegetation biomass, especially of S. alterniflora, in coastal regions using LiDAR and hyperspectral data. In this study, the applicability of LiDAR and hypersectral data for estimating S...

Coarse woody debris (CWD) is an essential component in defining the structure and function of forest ecosystems. Long-term dynamics of CWD characteristics not only affect the release rates of chemical elements from CWD, but also the species diversity of inhabiting plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms as well as the overall health of ecosystems. However, few quantitative studies have bee...

Ability of Cr (VI) biosorption with immobilized Trichoderma viride biomass and cell free Ca-alginate beads was studied in the present study. Biosorption efficiency in the powdered fungal biomass entrapped in polymeric matric of calcium alginate compared with cell free calcium alginate beads. Effect of pH, initial metal ion concentration, time and biomass dose on the Cr (VI) removal by immobiliz...

In this work author presented the up-to-date development on the various non-conventional low cost biomass adsorbent for the removal of inorganic/organic pollutants from aqueous solution. Author also presented the adsorptive properties of various agricultural by-products such as rambai tree leaves in the removal of Hg (II), castor hull in Zn (II) and Cd (II) removal, physic seed in heavy metal i...

This study assessed the potential of carbon stock and carbon sequestration rates in Van Panchayat forests at an altitude of 15001800m. The Total forest biomass was 308.3 t ha -1 , of the total biomass tree layer contributed the most, followed by herbs and shrubs. The forest litter biomass varied between 5.4 t ha -1 (in rainy season) and 6.6 t ha -1 (in winter season). Maximum Carbon sequestrati...

the removal of uranium and any other heavy metals from wastewater might be achieved via several chemical or physical treatment techniques. biosorption process has been considered as a potential alternative way to remove contaminants from industrial effluents. moreover the surface of biosorbent was characterized by sem. the biosorption characteristics of uranium (vi) on pretreated a. niger were ...