Life cycle assessment of feedstocks-based biochars as soil amendment in Iranian agriculture: Sustainability analysis and strategy optimization

Key Points

• Biochars as soil amendments show significant sustainability benefits in agriculture, enhancing soil health.
• The life cycle assessment reveals a reduction in environmental impact, positively affecting agricultural practices.
• This assessment utilizes environmental impact metrics and sustainability evaluation methods to measure biochar effectiveness.
• The findings suggest implementing biochar use in agriculture could promote sustainable practices, yet regional strategies need consideration.