An Experimentally Validated Selection Protocol for Biochar as a Sustainable Component in Green Roofs
Green roofs contribute to more sustainable cities, but current commercial substrates suffer from important limitations. If carefully selected, biochar could serve as a viable option for a more sustainable green roof substrate. We propose a protocol to select an optimal biochar for green roof substra...
Main Authors: | Tom Haeldermans, Jeamichel Puente Torres, Willem Vercruysse, Robert Carleer, Pieter Samyn, Dries Vandamme, Jan Yperman, Ann Cuypers, Kenny Vanreppelen, Sonja Schreurs |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Waste |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-0391/1/1/13 |
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