Terahertz Spectroscopy of Biochars and Related Aromatic Compounds

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Author list: Lepodise LM, Horvat J, Lewis RA

Publisher: Springer Verlag (Germany)

Place: NEW YORK

Publication year: 2016

Journal: Journal of Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (1866-6892)

Journal acronym: J INFRARED MILLIM TE

Volume number: 37

Issue number: 12

Start page: 1158

End page: 1165

Number of pages: 8

ISSN: 1866-6892

eISSN: 1866-6906

Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)

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Abstract

A recent application of terahertz spectroscopy is to biochar, the agricultural charcoal produced by pyrolysis of various organic materials. Biochars simultaneously improve soil fertility and assist in carbon sequestration. Terahertz spectroscopy allows different biochars to be distinguished. However, the origin of the absorption features observed has not been clear. Given that biochar-based fertilizers are rich in aromatic compounds, we have investigated simple aromatic compounds as an approach to unravelling the complex biochar spectrum.

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2,4-dinitrotoluene, Biochar, Terahertz, THz

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