Chenzhe Xu

Active research projects:

Title: Prediction of biochar longevity and carbon sequestration efficiency in soil systems: a new modelling approach
Biochar, a sort of carbon-rich material derived from biomass under limited-oxygen pyrolysis conditions anthropogenically, has been believed to provide a reliable way of carbon capture for climate change mitigation, especially when used as soil amendments, and the longevity of biochar in the soil determines the efficiency of soil carbon sequestration (SCS) and emission reduction. Therefore, accurate estimation of biochar longevity under different conditions becomes the key for future biochar application at large scales and global biochar-SCS strategy. However, the effective tools or ways to accurately predict the persistence of biochar in the soil are still lacking. The main aim of my project is to develop a new modelling method to predict biochar longevity in different soil systems, serving for strategies of carbon sequestration.